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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
6
A field report on factory girls enduring 12 hour shifts in steel shops. Liz and peers describe long hours, injuries, strict speed targets, no vacations, and limited schooling while weighing pay and the toll on health and youth. The piece highlights fatigue, social isolation, and the urge for education amid harsh labor.
Paris reports heavy damage to the white grape crop from wine parasites. Americana accustomed to late suppers will need more income this year to afford French wines as prices are expected to double.
A rock cavern at EB Sprague Avenue collapses killing Clinton Blair 34 and George Adams 35 and injuring Charlies Nichols. The incident occurred last night as Salvation Army meetings are announced for August 28 29 at the hall Fifth and Washington led by Brigadier Mrs Robert Dubbin Northern Pacific division officers.
Capt. Ivy Baldwin, formerly of the U S Army balloon service, will attempt a dawn cross from the north shore of the Gate at six o clock. His light 440 pound aeroplane has a four cylinder 40 horsepower engine and faces wind and tide racing at the harbor entrance in San Francisco on August 26.
London reports a rapid advance of a universal service movement led by Tory circles. It aims to draft every male 16 to 45 for one year minimum service, with exemptions for non service via tax, and broad support among upper classes and workers. The plan, pushed by militariat press and the London Express, may become a major election issue.
Gifford Pinchot will speak in Minnesota against the reelection of Congressman Tawney. Sydney Anderson has begun his campaign, while Tawney has not yet begun his fight.
An advertisement features testimonials praising Poslam for eczema and a range of skin ailments. It claims dramatic cures after first applications, notes 50 cent and 2 dollar sizes, and lists Quaker Drug Co Owl Drug Co and Raven Drug Co as outlets. A free sample offer is extended from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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