Northwest Manufacturers Must Learn Sales and Advertising
Seattle manufacturers have much to learn before the Northwest Products movement succeeds. The public understands that Northwest goods pay Northwest taxes and create Northwest jobs, while many local producers fail as they are not strong salesmen or marketers. Better aggressive advertising and direct sales efforts are needed to persuade housewives to choose Northwest products over Eastern rivals.
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Seattle
Northwest Products
Northwest
East
Briand and Poincare Clash Over France's Crisis
Read of Briand's steady leadership amid a militarist clique led by ex president Poincare. Briand seeks flank moves to avoid isolation and possible downfall, arguing reform or resignation is needed if the crisis persists. The piece notes the cost of 30 days rent for 28 and a quip about Turkish atrocities.
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Briand
Raymond Poincare
Fox
France
Georges Clemenceau
Poincare
Policy for American merchant marine needs reexamined
Amateur economist argues the United States should define a clear merchant fleet policy after wartime costs. He proposes a wartime transport need of 100 ships and 10 ships on 10 routes, urges exact assessment of requirements, and questions continuing subsidies to unprofitable routes. He warns of waste and calls for a decisive plan to avoid another billion-dollar loss.
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United States
Australia
England
Otheralions
Moving the Ocean Inland Plan to build St Lawrence canal faced by Congress
The article discusses a proposed St Lawrence canal to make ocean ports of Great Lakes cities, with an estimated cost of 315 million dollars. It forecasts a future network of canals and dams, arguing water is a vital resource and power should not be wasted. Several quotes on duty and morality follow.
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St. Lawrence Canal
Ocean
Great Lakes
America
Firemen Ride Free Letter Criticized in The Star
Walter F. Meyer objects to a January 21 column accusing firemen of riding free. He notes fire department rules require badges and uniforms, and railway conductors must collect fares. Meyer urges clarification before publicizing such claims. Engine Co 34.
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the Star
Fire Department
Walter F. Meyer
Engine
Beattie Resident Demands Local Heaters for Street Cars
William Felil complains in beattie Washington about delayed street car heaters. He urges buying from home industries in Beattie or nearby Tacoma and Portland, criticizing officials for sourcing from the East and arguing for local production to reduce taxes and save public money. He notes street cars run for profit, not service.
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the Star
D. W. Henderson
Henderson
Seattle
Beattie
Tacoma
Portland
Tom, Dick
Marty
Municipal Street Railway
William Felil
East
Offers Legion Information In Reply To Questions
Harry Weingarten letters Da vid E Wallbom with directions to join American Legion Post No. 1 Seattle. He states a discharged veteran may pay six dollars and present a good discharge at 333 Burke Building Second and Marion to become a member and attend meetings. He adds he will discuss the Legion further at his home nearby.
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American Legion
David E. Wallbom
Burke Building
Second
Marion
Seattle
Wash
Decry Word Entry from Language Lesson
A daily word entry defines decry as to blame censure or condemn. It notes pronunciation de kry with emphasis on the last syllable and traces origin to Old French deserier meaning to cry out against. Example shows world decrying the German emperor’s action leading Europe into war.
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Deserier
Europe
Edison Marshall novel release noted by Little Brown
A brief bibliographic notice highlights Edison Marshall with his new work published by Little Brown and Company. The item emphasizes the author and publisher, indicating a notable literary release in the catalog.
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Edison Marshall
Little Brown & Co
Harold Lounsbury Plots Against Harold Cabin Capture
The narrative centers on Harold Lounsbury's growing hatred toward Bill and Phil, as Indians Joe Robinson and Pete the Freed plan an ambush at Harold's cabin. Harold's inner rage deepens after Virginia’s role in earlier rescues, revealing a scheme to murder Bill and seize a hidden mine, sparked by a deadly mix of vengeance and greed.
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Phill
Joe Robinson
Pete
Freed
Harold
Tast
Lounsbury
Yuga
Joe
Itas
Clearwater
Bill
Harold Lounsbury
Thum
Hare
Phll
Virginia
Arma
Woodaman
Tarold
Eli
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Aristide Briand
Congress
John G. Shedd
Maud Lutee Rey
Editor
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Harry Weingarten
12Th Ave
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Arizona
E CU
Petter
Aiwwridge Mann
P. M.G
Moving Picture
Wrom Love Bangs
MacMillan Co
Wild Asters
Sara Teasdale
Buy Tires
Western Auto
Nebraska
Pharis
West
Paris
Puania Conde
Iota Con
N. S
BUICK
Maxwell
Dort
Durant
Western Auto Supply Company
Everett
E. Pike
Westlake
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