W. W.'s Are Following a Cold Trail
The article argues the I W W movement ignores human diversity and overvalues handwork, praising head work and individual differences. It cites Edison, Schubert, Shakespeare, Carnegie, Hill, Lincoln and others to claim genius is born not made, and stresses varied aptitudes across people.
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Edison
Schubert
Shakespeare
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
Carnegie
Hill
Abraham Lincoln
The People's Bargain in Liberty Bonds
The annual increase of wealth is about fifty billion dollars. Americans would invest a small percentage of that increment to back the government. They would receive 3 percent per year on bonds, with principal and interest exempt from taxation except estate taxes, and can swap to higher-rate bonds if new issues arise. Protecting U S government credit protects individual credit and business, a patriotic service supplying the sinews of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
High Prices Not Warranted Warned Against
A statement accuses retailers of boosting prices beyond manufacturer levels to profit secretly. It calls on Mr. Hoover to publish a list of affected articles to aid consumers and justify government action.
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Hoover
Daily Press
Uneven Commercial Street Draws Offical Complaints
Residents complain of a rough stretch on Commercial street from Ninth to the railroad crossing near the creamery and from the creamery to the Wenatchee river bridge. Boulders protrude a few inches to near a half foot making this road the worst between Leavenworth and Peshastin. The issue may be fixed cheaply and deserves council attention.
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Ninth
Wenatchee River Bridge
Leavenworth
Peshastin
I W W Threat Narrated in Newspaper Notice
The notice by James Rowan of the Industrial Workers of the World warns four governors in Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana of a strike threat if their demands are not met. It demands a ten hour day harvest wages better sanitary conditions and union organizing rights while arguing the I W W is opposed by non sympathetic state factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Press
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
James Rowan
The
Industrial Workers of the World
S W. W
Seattle
Washington Mills
Weather and War News Blur Comfort in Heat
The report compares hot weather with ongoing war news to show discomfort. It notes neither is welcome and suggests relief would come from their absence, highlighting the strain on physical and mental well being.
America Goes To War Speech From Wilson On German Threats
President Wilson asserts Germany violated neutrality, spied on American towns, threatened U S citizens, and urged Mexico and Japan to oppose the United States. He defends the nation’s duty to fight to protect commerce and seas, invoking duty to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Spokane Society Forms for Lower Living Costs
A Spokane group organizes a society to cut living costs through a cash cooperative buying scheme. By pooling purchases, members demonstrate that meaningful savings can be achieved.
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Spokane
Apple Growers Urged to Wait for Better Prices
An adviser tells Washington apple growers not to rush contracts as markets may rise with a short eastern crop and belownormal orange yields in California and Florida. Government action in banana shipping could lift prices and reduce supply, making the outlook favorable for Washington growers.
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California
Florida
Washington
Northwest agitators and strikes affect mills and food limits
In Seattle meetings try to resolve lumber mill labor disputes while eight hour days collide with profits. Government rounds up German sympathizers amid war strain. Meatless days begin in Seattle as housewives cut meat and bread use to aid conservation.
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Seattle
Church Services Schedule With Rev Haase
Morning services at Cashmere next Sunday at 10 o clock and in Leavenworth at 8 o clock Sunday school at 9 in both towns. Evening preaching at 7:30 led by Rev Haase. Regular services today at 10:45 with Sunday school at 9:45.
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Epworth League
F. L. Moore
Haase
Cashmere
Leavenworth
Labor clash over closed shop at Frye & Company
Organized labor pressed for a closed shop at Frye & Company, the Northwest meat packer led by Charles Frye who supports open shop policy. Workers walked out after wage and treatment complaints, but substitutes filled their roles and production continued without interruption.
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Frye & Company
Northwest
Charles Frye
Frye
Government May Call on us for Spruce
Under direction of the forestry department Forest Supervisor Sylvester investigated the Chewawa river valley for airplane timber and found a substantial spruce body. Timber men study its use. Hoquiam reports fifteen Slavonian families purchasing a 1600 acre tract nearby.
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Forestry Department
Sylvester
Chewawa River
Hoquiam
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California State Land Information Bureau
Sacramento
Great Northern Lumber Company
A. E. James
East Commercial Street
J. A. Begg
Cascade Orchards
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Singer
G. W. Hathaway
Lutheran Church
Catholic Church Notice
C. R. Rothen & Co
MIDGE
Mutual Mercantile Co
F.$. Jacobsen & Co. Inc
Notary Public
J.W. Elliott
Commercial St
Naxtle Sates Co
Viedec Calier Herring
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