Minimum Wages Not for Mother in Washington
Washington women excluding mothers gain protection under the state minimum wage law as the U S Supreme Court seals the standard. Hotel and restaurant workers face an eight hour day with a $14.50 weekly minimum, others at $13.20, but enforcement has been weak. The welfare committee plans strict enforcement after a test case netted $100,000.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
United States Supreme Court
State Welfare Committee
Wenatchee
W. A. Toner
Toner
High Court
Laxative ad extols Black Draught vegetable cure
An old time advertisement urges readers to consider a vegetable laxative for constipation. It claims Black Draught does not upset the stomach and acts on the lower bowel to relieve constipation.
Better traffic engineering for safer streets
A 1936 Travelers Insurance study cites 36 900 deaths and 967 840 injuries as America’s traffic toll. Experts split causes among engineers educators and police while cities cut accidents by targeted remedies.
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America
Travelers Insurance Company
Labor reforms debated by Seattle union leaders and state law
Alice Lord and Seattle central labor council leaders push enforcement cooperation and favor organization over statute to lift wages and working conditions. They contrast a waitress and chambermaid minimum of 15 dollars weekly with 1450 without meals under state law, noting 95 cents daily deduction for meals. Ed Sorger, state safety supervisor, calls for updating scales to current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lord
Seattle Central Labor Council
Ed Sorger
Washington Holt and Ruby Holt Honor Friday Visit
Washington Roy Holt and daughter Miss Ruby Holt from Tokio were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank May on Friday. Mrs Joe Monroe returned from a month with Mrs Geraldine Garner in Summit Miss and attended Natchez Garden Pilgrimage in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Holt
Ruby Holt
Tokio
Frank May
Joe Monroe
Geraldine Garner
Summit
Miss
Mississippi
Monroe
Natchez
S. H. Smith
Luther Smith
Lat Moses
Blevins
Herbert Lewallen
Community party with gifts and a wedding in Palestine Texas
A party honored a young recipient with many gifts as guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. The piece notes a March 28 wedding at the First Baptist church of Palestine between Elenora Kitcher of Palestine and Edward H. Stewart of Houston, with Rev. Calvin Nelson officiating and a 2 pm reception at the bride's home. The couple honeymooned in Texarkana and diverted to New Orleans before settling in Houston.
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Juanita Velvin
Betty Ruth
Vesta Jean Saunders
Dorothy Carolyn
Mary Emma
Lucy May Holt
Sarah June Et‘ter
Jimmy Lacy
Frank Rowe
Grace Childers
Dora Elizabeth Webb
Ovan
Mabel
Myrtle Bearden
Hope
W. S. Stroud
Elenora Kitcher
Palestine
Texas
Edward H. Stewart
Houston
First Baptist Church of
Charles Wyatt
Stewart
Thrxarkana
Washington
Ark
Stiewart
Claud Agee
Missionary Voice
E.R. Timberlake
Mil Bulletin
Nelson
J. B. Williams
W. H. Etter
Suleumr
Luther Smith
Hawtie B. Rarsay
Joy Chita
Tt Wits
Florida Ship Canal Proposed by Proponents and Critics
The page outlines a Florida ship canal plan claiming yearly shipper savings of $9.56 million by shortening sailing time around the peninsula. Opponents warn of long term damage to the peninsula’s underground water supply. The idea traces to Philip of Split in the 14th century with Conpresa's first preliminary examination in 1926.
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Philip of
Split
Conpresa
Fragmented Barbs From A Tumultuous Page
A garbled excerpt lists brief, disjointed phrases about a Mass man accused of arson, a janitor unconvincing, a stabbed saxophonist amid careless motives, a fashion note on Dirnel's style, a wife’s complaint about a doll dress, and a misquoted Shaw moment. The text ends with varied asides on Henry Ford and wealth.
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Alynn
Mass
Dirnel
Bernard Shaw
Henry Ford
Statements On Marriage And Peace From Noted Figures
The quotes cover views on second marriages wealth from land fashion changes and disarmament. Mrs N Brooke Stull argues second marriages reflect real love while Henry Ford praises land as security. Agnes Young notes fashion regularity, Col Andrew Copp urges peace but defense at home. Leonard Ayres warns of a weaker dollar effects.
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Hove
N. Brooke Stull
National Widow and Widowers' Club
Henry Ford
Agnes Young
Cleveland
Homan
Andrew J. Copp
Los Angeles
Leonard P. Ayres
Ozan Harris and Harry Chism wed by Justice Robins
Ozan Miss Cleo Harris and Harry Chism were married Saturday night by Justice of the Peace J. B. Robins. The couple’s families and visiting relatives are noted, including Mrs. Chism’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Wyus Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chism. Further mentions include Mrs. Chas. Goodlett of Idabel visiting this week and Mrs. Floyd Matthews with Mr. and Mrs. Warner Citty visiting relatives in Haynesville, La.
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Cleo Harris
Harry Chism
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Robins
Chism
Wyus Harris
Robert Chism
Chas. Goodlett
Idabel
Okla
Floyd Matthews
Warner Citty
Haynesville
Citty
Robins and locals feature in Hope area notices
Miss Lillian Robins of Eldorado visits sister Mrs D E Goodlett. Ovan St Paul Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs F P Ditty’s for a quarterly social. Regional visitors include Ben Stuart and family in Hope. A revival at the Methodist church draws large attendance led by Rev G W Robertson and Rev Baker of Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Robins
Lillian Robins
ElDorado
D. E. Goodlett
Ovan-St. Paul
C. K. Osbor
Fulton
Eather Robertson
Hope
Methodist Church
G. W. Robertson
Baker
Prescott
Ben Stuart
Willie Stuart
Elizabeth Hanna
Rush Jones
Jesus
Cross
Smoking Etiquette In Offices And Social Gatherings
The piece argues about where to smoke and how to do it gracefully, noting many women grip cigarettes awkwardly, take nervous puffs, and drop ashes or misplace half smoked cigarettes. It criticizes lingering embers on ash trays or furniture and the resultant nausea.
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Aimmiher
Women Discuss Forgiveness and Verse Readings
Mrs. B F Goodlett led in prayer after reciting Galatians 6 17th verse. Mrs G S Smith presented a program on Aspirations Forgiving and Forgetting reading Philippians 3 13 14. Mrs Rush Jones read What We Shall Forget and Why. Mrs J K Green spoke on How Forget. A poem Jesus Forgives and Forgets was read by Mrs F P Ditty. Mrs Floyd Matthews delivered an article Forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodlett
G. 5. Smith
Rush Jones
J. K. Green
Jesus
F. P. Ditty
Floyd Matthews
Meeting closes with prayer and acknowledgments
The gathering ended with a prayer poem led by Mrs. G. 5. Smith. Mrs. Chas Gomblett of Idabel Oklahoma and Miss Alma Hanna received appreciated posts for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 5. Smith
Chas Gomblett
Idabel, Okla
Alma Hanna
Youngest Federal judge to quit amid case prep
The article follows the life of a young Oklahoma native who left home after his mother’s death, rode freight trains across the country, and ended up in Oklahoma City broke and working odd jobs. He put himself through high school and the University of Oklahoma before entering law school and forming a partnership, earning the nickname Goldfish for a reddish glaze to his hair and later deciding to quit at age 70 to focus on a spy counterpoint.
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Murrah
New Tishominga
Okelahomta
Oklahoma City
Stuh
Broke
Hinery
Adil
HTC Moon
Nebraska
Princalipal
Tuttle
Okla
Hint
University of Oklahoma
Et Schoolmales
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ROY Anderson and Company
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J.L. Williams
Yuecy- Hope Furniture CO
V. Herndon
T. S. Cornelius
Florida Ship Canal
Ozan
Canada
Lord
Lady Tweedsmuir
White House
Paul Bastedo
Lord Tweedsmuir
Roosevelt
Col
E. M. Watson
Pattern Bureau
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Pase
Tol-E-Tex Oil Company
Buffalo
Crm Contes Co
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Gomorrow
Gaby
Smaed Mn
Plymouth
Tudor Seran
Ateanty
Hempstead Motor Co
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