Do Fuel Users Get What They Pay For
The State Division of weights and measures reports shortages in coal and wood deliveries and vows strict inspections and possible prosecutions. It notes efforts to curb cheating in matches and thread and collaborates with the State Food Administrator. A revised edition of School and Granted Lands of the State of Washington is issued free by the Bureau of statistics and immigration. Washington sees strong business activity with over fifty new domestic corporations filing articles of incorporation with Secretary of State I M Howell.
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Washington
I. M. Howell
State Division of Weights and
State of Washington
State Bureau of Statistics and Immigration
Secretary of State
Pacific Northwest apples bolster troops in France letter says
A Northwestern Fruit Exchange letter from Sapper J. H. Gladwin of the Seventh Canadian Railway Troops praises the apples shipped from Toronto for quality and condition. The note confirms apples “according to Hoyle” arrive well, with Skookum wrappers as proof.
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Pacific Northwest
France
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Hoyle
Sapper
J. H. Gladwin
Seventh Canadian Railway
British Expeditionary Forces
Sapper Gladwin
Toronto
Canada
Spr
Third Liberty Loan bond issue planned for March
Washington reports that the Treasury, under Secretary McAdoo, will issue 400 million dollars in four percent treasury certificates of indebtedness. Subscriptions at par plus accrued interest to January 29 and payments by that date. Certificates count toward the third liberty loan, with installment payments likely beginning around April 22. Tax certificates may be sold concurrently. subscription terms reserve rights to reject, allot less, or close books. Denominations include 1000 to 100000 dollars, tax exempt aside from estate and inheritance taxes and certain surtaxes.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury
Federal Reserve
United States
Insurance Push Urges Enlisted to Cover Frontline Risks
One million soldiers and sailors have not enrolled in government life and disability insurance before the February 12 deadline for those with 120 days service. Policies for ten thousand dollars cost under seven dollars monthly for under 30s, with monthly disability payments. Also notes no wheat flour shortage in Washington state and urges the public to avoid hoarding based on rumors.
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National Council of Defense
Washington
Marines Say Lizards Are Good Eating in Haiti
U S Marines in Haiti report broiled guanas lizards as a new delicacy previously tasted in the Philippines. The natives have long hunted these small lizards, nearly exterminating them in some areas, but the Marines praise the flavor and say their global travels have left them qualified to judge.
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U. S
Haiti
Philippines
Government Seeks Lumbermen and Road Builders for France
A 1918 Washington dispatch calls for volunteers in the forestry and road building service in France. The War Department will allow draft-age men to enlist with permission, aiming to mobilize 2,000 woodsmen and 3,000 road builders for rapid deployment to supply lumber and transport routes to American troops.
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Washington
The
Echo
France
United States
War Department
C. E. Clarke
Washington, D. C
20Th Engineers
Farmers and Other Industries in Same Boat
The war has made farming a major national industry and brought farmer concerns to the fore. Labor costs wage questions hours and wages may be set by unions. Modern machinery and tax policies affect both farmers and manufacturers, with calls for conservative state policies to curb taxes.
Public ownership may increase taxation concerns
States fear government ownership of railroads could cut local tax revenues. California relies heavily on taxes from public utilities and officials warn federal action may be needed to ensure railroads pay state and local taxes. The government currently acts as a managing agent, not owner, but revenue loss alarms officials.
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California
Pacific Coast
Eastern
Uncle Sam
Pacific Northwest
United States
War bread economy drives Washington flour and labor trends
Miller's of the Northwest notes a shift to graham and whole wheat flour as war measures limit white flour and corn meal costs curb bread choices. Government food rules push meatless and porkless days, while railroads move to government control. Pacific Northwest cities see record payrolls, shipyards hiring, and real estate adapting as workers seek rural tracts amid wartime prosperity.
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Miller’s
Northwest
Washington
Slacker Receives Heavy Draft Evasion Sentence
Alban N. Scott faced a one year jail term in Spokane after being found guilty of draft evasion. Judge Rudkin rejected his retrial motion noting deportation timing from Canada did not affect his duty to register within five days of US entry.
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Spokane
Canada
Alban N. Scott
United States
Rudkin
Scott
Washington
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Skookum
Council of National Defense
Chicago
Charles Hebberd
Seattle News Letter
Ole Hansen
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
San Francisco
Pacific Building & Loan Ass'n
South 9Th Street
Bowes Buik
Tacoma, Wa
R. B. Field
Leavenworth State Bank
Mr. Farmer
Great Northern Lumber Co
Leavenworth, Wash
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee Best
Wenatchee, Wash
Harrington
Sampson Grocery Co
Leavenworth
P. A. Snyder
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