Dear Mias Grey Shipyard Workers Wife Letter
A Seattle wife of a striking shipyard worker defends organized labor and strikes, arguing papers unfairly label workers as un American while noting high living costs. She asks The Star to expose trusts, cites family patriotism, and urges fair treatment for workers and their families.
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Mias Grey
Wwe
Seattle
Five
Star
New England
France
W. SS
Lillian White
The Star’s stance on shipyard strike and working men
A Star editor rebuts rumors that the paper branded shipyard workers as un American, asserting decades of support for labor. It cites editorials defending higher wages for unskilled workers, condemning Bolshevik tactics, and praising public backing for labor actions while stressing avoidance of anarchistic methods.
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Star
At Ne
The
the Star
Teamsters
Carmen
Seattle
Old College Co Eds Return to Complete Education
Two women formerly at the University of Oregon gain permission to return for one year to earn diplomas in literature science and the arts. Anna Henderson of Portland and Anna Coffin of Seattle left 33 years ago when curricula differed. Dr. John Straub notes their strong past work and they may graduate next summer after teaching in public schools since.
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Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
College of Literature
Science
Anna Henderson
Portland
Anna Coffin
Seattle
John Straub
College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Miss Henderson
Misa Coffin
Straub
Washington
Miss Coffin
Former railway chef held as bootlegger
Penny Rees a former chef on the Olympia fast transcontinental train of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul was arrested in Chicago as ringleader of a bootlegging gang operating between Chicago and the Coast.
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Chicago
Penny Rees
Olympia
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pink Pills Help Stomach Trouble Through Blood Repair
An Indianapolis style medical ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood to aid digestion. It recounts Mrs Herman Deasel of Springfield TI improving after four years of stomach pain, shortness of breath, and headaches. The piece urges nourishing food and daily exercise, lists prices, and offers a free booklet.
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Mre
Herman Deasel
East Adama Street
Springfield
Dr Williams
Dr. Williams
Night at Lorimer's Grocery Mezzanine
A wary narrator and Tommy the caretaker navigate danger and affection in a dim upstairs area of Mrs Lorimer’s store. The narrator fears what may happen despite Tommy’s protective actions and hints at hidden romance and unresolved tension.
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Tommy
France
Daddy
Spring Dress Skirts Display With Pockets And Belts
New arrivals showcase plain tailored skirts with pockets and wide belts alongside graceful pleated models. Georgette trims, silk faille, Kumsi Kumsa, and tricolette fabrics catch the eye, with serges popular in many skirts. Prices range from $9.50 to $35.00 at Paterson Co Third Floor.
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Paterson,Co
60000 Rifles for Czechoslovak Forces Depart Bridgeport
A shipment of 60,000 rifles in 20 freight cars will leave Bridgeport tomorrow for the Czecho-Slovak forces at Vladivostok. The rifles were ordered for the Kerensky regime and have rested in a local warehouse since July of last year.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Vladivostok
Kerensky
Wheat Price Guarantee Passes Senate in Conference
The Senate approved the one billion dollar wheat price guarantee bill in conference, adopting an amendment that bars payments on a 1919 spring planting unless farmers grow spring wheat next year.
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Senate
Freezone promises painless corn relief from Cincinnati chemist
A provincial ad claims freezone, a small bottle sold at drug stores, quickly stops corn pain with a few drops. It supposedly allows roots to be lifted out with no pain and says hard corns soft corns and calluses shrink and shed without skin irritation. Ladies are urged to keep it on the dresser.
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Cincinnati
Women in Business Power and Health Remedies Highlight
The piece notes thousands of women entering nearly all trades after wartime drafts. It emphasizes health as a strength but warns of nervous conditions from business strain and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty five year remedy for American women.
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America
Lydia FB. Pinkham
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips Ad
Harmless preparation Hamlin's Wizard Oil promises quick relief for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and stiff joints. Also advertises Wizard Liver Whips pink pills 40 cents for constipation or headaches with money back guarantee. Availability through druggists, 30 and 40 cents respectively.
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Hamlin
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