Labor Cost Not Primary in Production Costs
William C. Redfield argues wage levels rarely determine production costs. He notes high protected industries like machinery and steel pay higher wages, while textile makers pay low wages yet struggle against foreign competition. Redfield urges efficiency improvements before wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
New York
William C. Redfield
Commerce
Garrison
Hudson County Bar Association
America
Europe
Elks Stage Amsterdam Band Musical Comedy in Hoquiam
Hoquiam Elks present The Amsterdam Band a musical comedy June 2 3 at Weir theater and June 4 at Arcade Grand theater under H L Brown with a 30 person chorus. The plot centers on a city mayor seeking a public market to cut living costs and features C C Pinnick and Fred Isensee in the band lineup and comic direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Weir Theater
Arcade Grand Theater
Hoquiam
Amsterdam
H. L. Brown
C. C. Pinnick
Fred Isensee
Mrs Woodrow Wilson As She Appears In Official Portrait
Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of the President, is shown in the so called official picture. The feature describes her appearance and demeanor in the portrait.
Boy Ed French Sets 50 Mile Beach Record in Northwest Race
Ed French, 18, rode to a 48 34 2 5 finish to win the Southwest coast 50 mile championship at Cohasset Beach. Archie Taft of Seattle took second in 48 54 with W S McKean third. Fourteen machines started. seven finished. Archer quit on lap nine.
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French
Cohasset Beach
Ed French
Southwest
Archie Taft
Seattle
Archer
Taft
W. S. McKean
George French
Oscar Gould
Ed Sherk
Aubrey Archer
Ocean Beach
Edward Godfrey
Western Federation of Motorcyclists
Ritchie
Edward French
Cohassett
Federation of American Motorcyclists
C. J. Ritchie
A. W. Featherly
Clem Felzer
Tom Hastings
F. R. Ritchie
R. E. Barnes
Laren Coolidge
Northwest
C. H. Hassensling
Bill Allen
C. R. White
William Noven
John Venen
J. Smith
E. McKelly
Sheriff Notices Delinquent Taxes in Montesano
Delinquent personal taxes amounting to 14181.96 were turned over to Sheriff Mathews by Treasurer McGillicuddy for collection. Written notices will be sent to delinquents. pay now to save travel fees. Those who do not pay will be levied on and incur additional fees.
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Montesano
Mathews
McGillicuddy
Quiniault Road Contract Let In Montesano
The Spokane Paving and Construction Co. won the bid to build about eight miles of Quiniault road near Montesano for roughly 36927 dollars, excluding graveling. The contract requires completion by October 1 and aims to minimize timber clearance while granting 40 feet of roadway.
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Montesano
Quiniault Road
Spokane Paving & Construction Company
Fishel
Wiley After Tax Dodgers in Chehalis County
Towdy Bros railroad contractors win release of equipment after posting bond in superior court. They allege Assessor Wiley taxed their property at high levels while underrecords show attempts to list assets properly. County records indicate the outfit operated in Chehalis last year without paying taxes, risking 1912 levies and another bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Towdy Bros
Wiley
Twohy Bros
Bros
State Equalization Board
Chehalis County
Chehalis
Annual Picnic of Chehalis County Pioneers
The Chehalis County Pioneers association holds its annual picnic at Elma city park on June 27 1913. Open to pioneers and families residents before 1886 and their children over 21. Admittance 1 dollar includes dues, join on grounds. bring a full basket, cups, and dishes. berries and coffee provided. Secretary Mrs Clara Belle French.
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Chehalis County
Pioneers’ Association
Elma
Main Street
Division Avenue
Clara Belle French
Pioneer Lady Eliza Bemiss Dies in Hoquiam Home
Mrs. Eliza beth Bemiss aged 47 wife of E J Bemiss dropped dead yesterday afternoon at 308 M Street while reading a newspaper after helping with noon housework. Survived by husband two daughters Jessie and Mrs Brunsdon a son Ernest and a sister in Tacoma. Funeral plans pending.
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Hoquiam
Elizabeth Bemiss
E. J. Bemiss
M Street
Brunsdon
Bemiss
Jessie
Los Angeles
Ernest
Tacoma
Hoquiam Seeks County Road Funds for City Roads
Hoquiam expects about 2100 dollars in road funds this week for improvements within the city limits. City Attorney J P H Callahan filed the application last month and county commissioners may act at a special meeting tomorrow. Funds limited to the New London and MW East Hoquiam roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
J. P. H. Callahan
New London
MW East Hoquiam
Elks Smokers Draw Big Crowd With Notable Sparring
A Friday night smoker at the Hoquiam Elks on K street drew a large turnout with several sparring exhibitions. The highlight featured a quarter staff style contest between two Japanese fighters showing notable skill and agility. Refreshments followed and attendees hope for another event soon.
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Hoquiam
The
Elks
K Street
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Aberdeen
Veterans of the Civil War and allied groups invite the public to Memorial Day services on May 3 in Aberdeen. The program includes a parade from the Armory to the cemetery, invocations, Gettysburg address, songs by a male quartet, recitations, and Taps with flowers cast on the water.
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Aberdeen
James M. Birmingham
George Crook
Women’s Relief Corps
Spanish War Veterans, Co. G. N. G. W
O. R. Austin
E. A. McKenna
J. B. Kinne
Torm
Armory
Allan Austin
G. Tanning
Loomis Tuet
E. Burton Lincoln
Gettysvare
Harry Phipps
R. O. Hi. Austin
al Lan
G. ‘Tanning
McQueen
Wm. Baumert
A. M. Wade
Starry Phipps
S. Yenning
Judge Pearson Is Trustee In Divorce Settlement
Judge Mason Irwin signs the divorce of Dan Pearson and names Judge J. C. Pearson as trustee of property set aside for the children in the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Irwin
Dan, Pearson
J. C. Pearson
Post Office orders carriers report forest fires on routes
Washington May 25 The Postal Guide notes a Post Office Department order requiring carriers to report any forest fires detected along their routes to the proper authorities. The move follows a suggestion from the Secretary of Agriculture and builds on prior informal cooperation between forest rangers and mail carriers to improve fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Secretary of Agriculture
National Forest Rangers
National Foresters
Cle mons Receives New Pierce-Arrow Touring Car
Montesano May 26. C H Clemons has received a new Pierce Arrow touring car noted as one of the finest in the county. The six cylinder vehicle includes every convenience and luxury for premier automobiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
C. H. Clemons
Pierce-Arrow
Marriage Licenses Issued in Montesano Area Last Week
The Montesano area issued several marriage licenses last week including Harry Wang and Sallie Ostrom of Tacoma, Charles Hill and Hilda Rajola of Hokiam, Crist Olsen and Maye Rosier of Montesano, Oscar Tingwell and Hilda Rydman of Aberdeen, and Harry H. Tutmark with Clara J. Bergren of Cosmopolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wang
Sallie Ostrom
Tacoma
Charles Hill
Hilda Rajola
Hoquiam
Crist Olsen
Maye Rosier
Montesano
Oscar Tingwell
Hilda Rydman
Aberdeen
Harry H. Tutmark
Clara J. Bergren
Cosmopolis
Millmen Resist Wiley in Grays Harbor Assessments
Assessor Robert A. Wiley and Chief Deputy A. C. Girard visited Grays Harbor mills from Montesano to Hoquiam to appraise machinery for taxation. Some mill managers cooperated, but others refused access to appraisal sheets and considered banding with Aberdeen mills to resist. Wiley vows to complete the assessment this week, warning courts if needed, and argues for an equitable, all-property tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Wiley
A. C. Girard
Montesano
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
Wiley
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Ross
State Board of Tax Commissioners
R. A. Wiley
Brown Seeks Pardon for Husband in Wife Beating Case
Montesano May 26 The three county commissioners signed a petition to the governor for a pardon of George Brown serving nearly a year in county jail for wife beating. His wife shared a jail term after a domestic dispute. The Aberdeen justice of the peace imposed six months and a $500 fine. His wife is out and needs support.
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Montesano
George Brown
Aberdeen
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Woodrow Wilson
Boy
Quiniault
Quiniault and
N. River Roads
North River Road
Locke
Carter & Graham
Leo Rolland
Wilson
South Montesano
Board of Commissioners
Chehalis CO
Pioneer Lady
American Surety Company
City Building Department
Church Street
City Investing
Tise
Broadway
New York City
George Crook Post
Brown
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