A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LABOR

Wed, 2 Jul '25
Cabinet department since 1913
Tue, 17 Dec '24
It usually precedes delivery
Mon, 20 May '24
It's working!
Sat, 26 Nov '22
Work or workers
Mon, 5 Sep '22
___ Day (early September observance)
Thu, 17 Jun '21
Accouchement
Mon, 7 Jun '21
___ Day (September observance)