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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
11
The Pacific Coast fishing industry has produced about one billion dollars in wealth in a year with salmon dominating the trade. Overfishing driven by greed and better gear endangers the industry, prompting calls for government action to protect resources and ensure long term viability.
Mrs. Othell Burley of 4004 24th Ave and John M. Harnon of 749 17th Ave share opinions on whether smoking affects intellect and behavior. Burley says it makes no difference to her and Harnon suggests quitting could be edifying for those in high positions.
The article argues modern toys grow costly and elaborate while simple, affordable toys bring more benefit and pleasure. It cites Elizabeth Harrison on choosing toys by what a child can do, not by size, noting children prefer controllable play and simple objects over winding automatons.
The census bureau reports over 3 800 Americans killed by cars in the past year, more than ten deaths daily. While disease deaths fall, reckless driving and careless crossings cause many fatalities, with trains and grade crossings common dangers.
A commentary argues that protectionist policy will strangulate cheap imports, boosting domestic sales while risking Europe paying nine billion owed. It notes new government leanings toward higher tariffs, shifting Europe’s purchases to South America, and questions the long term effects on exchange and trade.
A humorous column rails against brandy in Christmas pudding and mocks dessert traditions. It ridicules the plum pudding and brandy sauce, notes culinary boredom, and weaves in witty asides about Chaplin style gossip and a joke about a Kentucky man and his mother-in-law.
The industrial code commission outlines a plan to merge state labor and industrial agencies into a single Department of Labor and Industries with three divisions industrial insurance safety and industrial relations. It proposes a nonpolitical department head appointed by the governor with senate advice and a law to enact the consolidation this session.
Report notes unanimous recommendation by all parties for consolidating current agencies. Aimed at streamlining operations and reducing duplication. Discussion centers on scope and governance structure while avoiding significant policy shifts. Authorities pledge careful implementation and timeline planning.
The report proposes a Division or Bureau of Industrial Relations with three subdivisions including Mediation and Conciliation, Industrial Statistics, and Women in Industry. It envisions a state mediator, local adjustment boards, and mandatory investigations for public utilities disputes. An Industrial Welfare Commission is reimagined as a five member body led by the Director and Assistant Director of the Department of Labor and Industries.
Questions ask for the first church collection amount in Beattie s and miles of water mains, plus Alaska imports last month. The text outlines Beattie s collection, Madison Street Cable Railway history, the first Seattle couple and their officiant, and mentions Seattle industrial figures and roles.
The Industrial Code Commission proposes unifying about 16 labor and industries agencies into a single department. The governor would appoint one director while other heads continue to be named by their respective agencies. The goal is better coordination, reduced duplication, and greater economy, with industrial peace as the end.
Everett remembers Henry Alling Moore for A Visit From St. Nicholas also titled Twas the Night Before Christmas. Composed in 1822 for his children it gained enduring fame via St Nick and reindeer racing past chimneys.
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