Death of Pearl Bissell Recalls Former Residents
Pearl Lee Bissell a private in Company E of the Indiana State Militia died at 7 30 p m at 507 West High street Elkhart after a pneumonia illness that followed influenza. He had lived in Elkhart eighteen months worked as a metal polisher at the C G Conn plant and leaves a large extended family.
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Elkhart
Ind
Pearl Bissel
Leavenworth
John Larue
George Godfrey
Keene
Bissel
Bessie
Irene Simmons
Lerue
Pearl Lee Bissell
Indiana State Militia
West High Street
Bissell
C. G. Conn
Tom H. Keene
Jean
Martin Bissell
Wash
California
Adrian
Mich
Godfrey
Wendling
Oregon
Ella Knewlson
Summitt, Ill
Earl Bissell
Summitt
Albert Bissell
Plano
Co. E
S. H. Church
Germany faces trade war and debt questions after war
The article argues Germany will press for restored trade if war debts are paid, while aiming to undercut others by lowering prices. It notes many German workers willing to extreme hours for minimal wages, contrasting past wartime hardships.
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Europe
Germany
No Meddler Says Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels warns against being an international meddler while urging the nation to engage with world problems. He notes the United States must attend to its own affairs yet cannot remain merely an onlooker in larger nation conflicts after the recent war.
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United States
Daniels
Secretary Daniels
German Reds and Bolshevik Rise in Germany
The piece argues Bolshevik influence in Germany is growing faster than in Russia and that while the revolution has toppled the bourgeoisie and unsettled national stability workers lack a clear objective. It notes workers seek a better social order but have not planned how to rebuild it.
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Germany
Russia
Mitsui Vessel Ko nan Maru Brings 9000 Tons Rice To Seattle
Mitsui Co's new steel steamer Ko nan Maru is due in Seattle with 9000 tons of rice. It is described as the largest rice shipment ever brought to Puget Sound in one voyage and is the first since war import restrictions were lifted.
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Mitsui Co
Konan Maru
Seattle
Puget Sound
Christmas Spirit Across Britain and France in Holiday Traditions
The article surveys quaint Christmas beliefs in England Scotland and Wales praising bread baking for luck, avoiding mattress flipping, bees wished good morning, birds and livestock fed generously, and oats placed for fowls. In Lyons a hospital welcomes the first baby with ceremonial gifts and a cradle, as expiation for the Bethlehem's poor welcome. Some French provinces warn against crossing strange thresholds on Christmas day.
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New World
England
France
Lafayette
Scotland
Devonshire
Wales
Lyons
Foundling Hospital
Labor Shortage Hits Seattle Shipyards After Armistice
Seattle plant officials report an eight thousand man labor short age in shipyards persists even after armistice. Many workers left when work or fight rules ended, some returned to nonessential jobs while others idled. The author warns idle men may threaten postwar stability amid bolshevik fears.
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Seattle
California Labor Federation Seeks Broad Postwar Program
The California State Federation of Labor outlines an after war program leaning toward socialism. It calls for public ownership of utilities eight hour day wage controls and land value taxation. It urges labor representation on the state university board and other commissions while warning of potential “disaster to established government.”
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California State Federation of Labor
Board of Regents
the State University
Let Us Help Bring Jones and Smith Together
An editorials urges farmers to inventory their farm machinery and tools and use a simple want advertisement in the Echo to match needs. Jones has surplus items while Smith needs them, and vice versa, creating mutual benefit through a small ad.
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Jones
Smith
Farmer Smith
Echo
No Agitation for Labor Capital in Readjustment
The text urges restraint between labor and capital during national readjustment and warns against agitators. It emphasizes collaboration to avoid harming the industrial system and notes influenza losses as millions in reduced life years.
Strengthen democracy urged by University of Washington scholar
Dr. Suzzalo argues for an instinctive democracy that engages more citizens in American crisis and history. He says democracy requires education, self discipline, and service, and warns against those who demand division without lawful public support.
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Dr. Suzzalo
University of Washington
Oil Imports Depend on European Supply After War
Oriental oil arrivals into Seattle have held at about ten million pounds a month since the war began. If European nations become export customers, imports may continue for years until they can produce their own oils and fats.
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Europe
Seattle
America
Spring Clothes Pins Special at Second Hand Store
Two dozen spring clothes pins for the price of one offered by the Second Hand Store opposite the post office. Also available 100 dozen slightly used pins, all in good condition. 2 dozen pins for 25 cents.
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Echo
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