Free Advice to Seattle Electric Chief on Jitney Losses
The Seattle Electric Company faces a $2,448.65 daily revenue loss since jitneys entered competition with streetcars, amounting to about $893,757.25 yearly. A public appeal urges better customer service and flexible fares to win back riders and reduce pressures on lawmakers.
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Labor Market Reform Urged by U S Labor Expert
Chicago January 25 Dr William Let Berson of the U S Industrial Relations Commission argues the first step to end labor hardship is organizing the labor market through labor exchanges at city county state and national levels. He notes labor is far behind other sectors in selling its labor and urges creation of a national labor bureau while warning unionism alone cannot solve the problem. He compares job seeking to a modern market and calls for organized labor marketing.
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William M. Let Berson
United States Industrial Relations Commission
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National Labor Bureau
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Industrial Relations Commission
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Labor exchanges proposed to regulate employment system
An interview discusses government led labor reform through a nationwide employment bureau. The plan envisions a federal bureau under civil service with a director, a ten member labor and ten member employer council, and oral examinations to ensure qualified staff.
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Federal Department of Labor
Civil Service Board
Wheat at Two Dollars A Bushel Threatens Farm and Food Plan
The author warns that $2 wheat would disrupt farmers and markets, with smallholders already selling most grain while wealthier holders wait. Britain, Russia, Australia, and South America affect supply, and Americans face higher bread and pork prices as corn raises meat costs. A shift to pricier staples could push substitutes and alter eating habits.
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South America
Russia
Australia
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Hidden Clues In A Farcical Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue from a New York World piece recounts odd misunderstandings about everyday objects like an escutcheon and a fountain pen. A character insists he wears automobile goggles to dodge speed maniacs, while a Christmas gift of honey prompts a playful sting from another character.
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N. Y. World
Sage and Sulphur Nightly Hair Darkening Tonic
Grandmother style remedy promises dark even hair color using Sage Tea and Sulphur. It claims Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural color, adds thickness, stops dandruff and itching, with simple application by morning.
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Wyeth
Why We Wear Glasses Why Eyestrain Matters
The article explains glasses aid not only those with poor vision but also many with 26 to 50 percent better sight who suffer eyestrain. It describes how farsightedness causes continuous focusing strain leading to headaches and fatigue, and advises sunlight, clean air, and dryness to curb disease germs.
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