Merchants urged to advertise at home through lively papers
National ad expert James A. Wood told Northwest Merchants Convention that intelligent use of the home newspaper builds understanding with customers. He urged constant, up-to-date ads backed by personal service to create lasting business, and defended local merchants against mail order competition by stressing home advertising. Also notes Mrs. Steffens in London reporting wartime conditions and German airship fears.
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James A. Wood
Wood & Reber
Seattle
Northwest Merchants Convention
Wood
Parcel Post
Mr. Wood
Post Office
E. F. Steffens
London
England
Belgium
Republican Candidate J Roy Owens Seeks Chelan Legislature Nomination
Chelan county rancher J Roy Owens campaigns for the 56th district seat, pledging unpledged stance, lower taxes, fewer laws, and elimination of new boards. He notes about $1000 personal tax burden and emphasizes tax relief and lighter legislation as his priorities.
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J. Roy Owens
Republic
Chelan County
State of Washington
Owens
Salina drunks per thousand outrun several cities in 1913
Salina Kansas reports 402 arrests with 310 convictions in 1913. Among arrests 136 were for drunkenness yielding a ratio of 13.6 drunks per thousand based on a population under 10 000. The figures compare unfavorably with Baltimore Newark New York Cleveland Milwaukee Denver Wichita Pittsburg and Topeka. Seattle Patriarch notes the data come from official annual police reports and 1910 census.
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Salina
Kansas
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
New York City
Cleveland
Ohio
Milwaukee
Wis
Denver
Col
Wichita
Pittsburg
Topeka
Anti Saloon League
Seattle
Leavenworth Fruit Growers Form Permanent Organization
At a Leavenworth district meeting in city hall last Saturday, a permanent group was formed. E A King, H E Carr, Wm Titus and H S McNett were elected directors. E A King named president with H E Carr and F S Jacobsen as treasurers. Plans for a warehouse were discussed but not finalized, likely postponed to next season.
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Leavenworth
R. W. Bryant
Wenatchee
North Central Fruit Distributors
H. S. McNett
E. A. King
C. A. Fox
John Tvedt
W. Titus
J. F. Hartman
J. W. Miller
H. E. Carr
John Byron
W. F. Swalwell
J. B. Schons
F. S. Jacobsen
John Bjork
Emil Frank
Conrad Harding
John Emig
Wm. Titus
H. S.mcnett
Why the Dollar Is Idle and How to Restore Prosperity
A. C. Shaw, Spokane Republican candidate for Congress, argues the idle dollar harms industry and calls for bold legislation to restore confidence. He urges lawmakers to spur railroads, development, and employment by inviting investment and opening new fields for growth ahead of the September 8, 1914, primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Shaw
Spokane
Congress
Much Feeling Against Legislative League
A statewide protest grows against the self appointed Joint Legislative League which seeks pledges from candidates to vote for league measures and to reject amendments without league approval. Critics call the pledge coercive and undemocratic while candidates return unsigned pledges. The Legislative League faces widespread opposition and scorn from citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Legislative League
League
First Hart Schaffner Marx Suits Arrive for New Season
The first shipment of Hart Schaffner & Marx suits has arrived and will be shown up to the minute. The items are highly recommended as worth your time even if you do not plan to buy. The new line promises quality and style.
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Marx
Samuel Johnson
Queen Elizabeth
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Frances Willard
Buffon
James Fenimore Cooper
Porfirio Diaz
John Marshall
Felicia Hemans
Henry George
Balmacaan Coats and Mackinaws Arrive at Local Store
Local shop touts Balmacaan coats as the swellest and announces a new Mackinaw line that resists wind and rain with style and quality customers expect.
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Kansas Cities
Ella Owens
Emily Woodrow
Sioux City
Iowa
State University
L. W. Woodrow
Local Fruit Growers Perfect Organization
Leavenworth Fruit Distributors
Mr. Shaw
Legislative League
Public Service Commission
Roslyn
Northern Pacific Railroad
O. O. Calderhead
Rose Rhodes
J. E. Gatherless
Miss Rhodes
Lake Chelan
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Wenatchee River
Tumwater
Dale Marbel
Templin & McKenzie’s
F. S. Jacobsen & Co
Rexall Store
Wheeler’s City Drug Store
E, H
C. M. King
Hlere
Hart, Schaffner
Sharman & Gangler Inc
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