After War Is Over What
The piece argues postwar recovery will be strong with a shift to peace-time production. It foresees six to twelve months of wage readjustment, a booming American merchant marine, and robust demand for lumber and manufactured foods as Europe and other regions rebuild. Returning soldiers are praised and warned against discontent, with a call to support stability and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
France
Belgium
Germany
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Australia
Hell
The
Echo
Contrasting the boiler makers with soldiers in wartime
The Portland boiler makers strike for a 44 hour week while earning high eight hour wages. I W W stickers label sabotage and the piece denounces boiler makers as selfish and unpatriotic slackers compared to soldiers who endure hunger and hardship for the war effort.
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Portland
Oregon
Haywood
France
Shipbuilding Slippage Persists At Hog Island Plant
Washington dispatch notes U S shipbuilding lags behind aircraft output with Hog Island near Philadelphia showing reduced yard productivity. General Manager Pier and Admiral Bowles threaten discharge and rapid army induction for slackers as morale frays among workers who feel indispensable.
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Washington, D. C
Hog Island
Philadelphia
Pier
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Admiral Bowles
Bowles
Ridgeport
Newspaper critique of labor strife and Washington policy in shipyards
The piece criticizes the presidents handling of strikes at Hog Island and coastal shipyards, accusing Washington of lax action, praising efforts to curb disaffection while noting graft and incompetence. It discusses statues in Statuary Hall, contrasting figures like Kirby Smith and John Stark with Webster, and warns of Southern influence in Congress and Confederate commemorations.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island
Washington
Kirby Smith
Florida
Statuary Hall
John Stark
New Hampshire
Bennington
Smith
Jove
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Republic
Webster
Liberty
Union
Congress
Jeff Davis
Stephen R. Mallory
United States
South
James Buchanan
The Food-Labor Problem and Food Famine Danger
The piece warns that wage hikes cannot fix rising living costs and will raise article prices. It notes margins would grow, food demand outstrips supply, and land values rise while production falls. It cites farm labor disputes with I W W and the non partisan league, linking class tension to food shortages.
A Very Partisan League and its Farmers Class War
McClure's Magazine views the Nonpartisan League as expanding in the northwest and reaching into Kansas as leaders aim to win several states in upcoming elections. It criticizes the league for pitting farmers against mill owners bankers and manufacturers, arguing class war undermines democracy despite praise for cooperative farmer effort.
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Northwest
Kansas
McClure’s
Japan Latin Trade Boost Faces Latin American Shortage
Reciprocal efforts are underway between Japan and Latin American republics to expand trade. Latin American nations face an embarrassing shortage of essential goods and seek imports from Japan to relieve the scarcity.
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Japan
Hawley Publishes Primer on War Revenue Bill
Oregon Congressman Willis C Hawley offers a concise illustrated primer explaining the new revenue bill. He provides typical examples of income taxes for individuals and corporations and will mail a copy upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis C. Hawley
Oregon
Hawley
Sales Representatives Sought in Every Washington Town
Kane Mfg. Co seeks sales reps in all Washington towns. Training provided, earnings from 75 to 150 dollars weekly, permanent positions. Accepts men with sales background or those eager to develop sales. Women of exceptional ability may apply. Include age, experience, years in community, and references. Address Seattle location.
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Kane Mfg. CO
L. C. Smith Bldg
Seattle
Wash
Typewriter ribbons for sale at The Echo office
The Echo announces ribbons for Remington Underwood and L. C. Smith typewriters available at the office. Publication notes July 26 with sale details and contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Motor
Echo
Echo Office
Remington, Underwood and
L. C. Smith
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Leavenworth
Postoffice
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar and
Julian I Mayar
Washington Newspaper Association
American Welfare League
Washington News Letter
Hog Island Wallow
Abe Lincoln
Capitol
Eagle Creek
Red
Chumstick Bridge
R. O. Canady
Koerner’s
National Suit & Cloak Co
New York
J. Stanley Webster
Mutual Mercantile Go
Mutual Mercantile Company
F. S. Jacobsen & CO
Front St
Sampson Grocery Co
Rexall
Wheeler’s Drug Store
the Revol Store
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