Dollar a Year and What It Cost in Food Control Scandals
A 192? article details letters and telegrams linking major meat packers to influencing food policy in Washington. It traces communications among Burrows Swift Meeker and Rosenwald supporters to secure positions with Hoover’s food administration and Rosenwald’s advisory council, noting Heyl’s rise to head canned goods.
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Ington
Federal Commissions
J. Heney
Hey
Swift
Wald
Chicago
MI of National Defense
Rosenwald
Willam Chalmers
Washington
Meeker
White
Julius Rosenwald
Heyl
Burrows
Hoover
Charles J. Swift
New Willard Hotel
Wash Naton
L. F
Stanley King
King
Mey
Mr. Hey
Council of National Defense
Swifte
Swifts
Charles Swift
Louis Swift
Henry Veeder
Canned Good
The
Food Administration
Florence Upstair Store Spring Suit Sale
A clipped ad style notice highlights the Florence Upstairs Store offering spring suits coats dresses and more. It promotes savings and urges customers to visit for value on apparel in a period tone.
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Florence
Chief's Probe of Examinations Nears Closure
Chief of Police Joel F. Warren nears completion of an inquiry into claims that headquarters police officials obtained question lists for the civil service commission Thursday promotion exam. Examinations were canceled and a new set of questions is being prepared. Warren said any employee with lists will be reported to the commission with his evidence.
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Joel F. Warren
Civil Service Commission
Warren
Packers Crank Letter Inquires About Reform Efforts
The record recounts alleged connections between officials and meat packers, noting Heyl’s dual role with the food administration and Libby, McNeill & Libby. Correspondence shows Rev. William C Covert seeking clarity on A. W. Green and claims of packer criminal practices.
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Washington
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Swift & Co
Heney
Chicago
Heyl
Food Administration
Rosenwald
Covert
Green
Armour
Wilson
Dollermaakers and Iron Ship Builders Union Carnival Closes
The Dollermaakers and Iron Ship Builders Union benefit carnival was set to end with a lively Saturday night, promising humor and entertainment for attendees.
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Dollermaakers, and Iron Shipbuilders’ Union
Superintendent Reed Builds a Poultry Empire at Alderwood Manor
A Seattle area promotional feature extols N F Reed of Alderwood Manor Demonstration Farm for transforming poultry farming. It highlights his Leghorns, the 30 acre demonstration farm, the New Life of the Land movement, and inviting readers to visit Alderwood Manor and learn poultry, filbert and fig culture, dairying, and home food preservation with Puget Mill Company guidance and Everett interurban service. A call to action encourages visiting tomorrow and contacting Elliott 188 for details.
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Nf. B. Reed
Alderwood Manor
Linden
Alderwood Mann
Heed
America
Puget Mill Company
Walker Building
Corner Second
University
Beattie
Everett
Fifth and Pine
Seattle
Weatlake
North Trunk Boulevard
Elliott
Seattle Items: thefts, arrests, and community news
A crowd near Second Ave and Union St. saw Alexander Teiser report a pocket snatch and a missing $20 after a thief’s touch in an open streetcar crowd. Police say Everett Moore, 19, attempted to sell a large city hydrant. Bernard Ask, 25, died after being crushed by lumber. The second Polish mass meeting will discuss a Polish home in Seattle. The service flag of the University of Washington was raised at campus day events. Key FE Sutton to preach on patriotic topics at Occidental and Washington.
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C. EE
Washington
Everett Moore
Bernard Ask
82Nd Ave
N. W
Seattle General Hospital
Duket Sound
Maccabee Hall
Hartfard
Seattle
Ave
R. A. Plattery
Republican St
Army
Navy
Mugh M. Caldwell
R. L. Bogges
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Balkans
Charlie Chaplin
Maxine Elliott
A” Theatre
O Stjiean
Lillebeke
Kemmel
Speloi
Awytschaete
Amessines
O Wervicq
Weuvr. Eglise A Nzton
Memdines Ridge
Kemmel Hill
Ypres
Dunkirk
Bay Liberty Bonds
Walter Miller
Dr. A. K E. Southward
Quer
Jurey
Costa
Brazil
Fit Lee Ge
E.V. Kopta
Walla Walla
Mkt
2Ist & Jefferson
Reed
Landers
Mr. Treed
H. B. Reed
YA Ince
Larry
Cactus Country
Ray
Mack Sennett
Pike
Greater Coliseum Symphonic Orchestra
Marius Brambilla
Samuel E Curtin
Fremont Ave
Napoleon
Cantonmenta
Allen
Platteburg
University of Washington
W. C. R. Allen
Golden Garden Park
Pest
San Francisco
John Kingham
France
Theatre Players
May Robson
Fanchon Everhart As
Aunt Mary
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