Shall City Sell Its Light Plant Question Heads To Voters
A March 2 ballot asks Seattle voters to decide whether to continue the citys light and power plant policy of rate reductions over the past three years. Proponents say the plant broke the electric monopoly and cut residence lighting costs by about 30 percent, while opponents accuse municipal ownership of stoking a campaign against public ownership. Voters are urged to register before February 9.
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Jugal
City Light Plant
City
Seattle
Irony in Lincoln Name Amid Idaho Washington State Split Move
The piece denounces Olympia backers of Hutchinsons plan to detach Idaho and part of Washington to form a new state. It accuses wet forces of poor sportsmanship and claims some lawmakers pursue self interest and pork, invoking Honest Abe to justify divisive actions.
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Lincoln
Olympia
Sen. Hutchinson
Idaho
Abe
Dale pushes ordinance to buy Seattle Renton & Southern
The councilman introduces a measure to purchase the Seattle Renton and Southern for 1.5 million over 28 years without a public vote, risking a March 2 timing. Eight other council members remain, with calls to proceed without a referendum while Dale argues for the purchase.
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Seattle
Renton, & Southern
Coun Dale
Moongay
People's Son
Dale
Government expert finishes his report on remedy for unemployment
McGregor interviews Dr. William Letserson of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations. The expert outlines a national labor exchanges plan to pool irregular employment, reduce annual unemployment at factories, and provide information to match workers with seasonal needs, while noting relief delays during economic waves. The discussion emphasizes preparedness and the limits of emergency legislation.
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McGregor
William M. Leiserson
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Chicago
Stil
Half Day Wasted and Other Humorous Vignettes
A collection of brief humorous sketches and quips about daily life. A hodcarrier’s half day on the job, a miserly son dodging rent, a mistaken meeting, and light theodolite on social scenes. Gentle satire threads through workplace folly and family foibles.
Cannibal Joyfest Photos Return From Nukahiva Scene
Photographs show a cannibal dance around a steaming kettle described by D. H. Armstrong and Marcus M. Marshall of Los Angeles. Victims were said to be prisoners of a tribal war. Tahiti gendarmes captured ringleaders who were jailed in New Caledonia. The scene featured a copper-sheathed tree trunk kettle and banquet relics.
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San Francisco
Nukahiva
Marquesas Islands
Tahiti
D. H. Armstrong
Marcus M., Marshall
Los Angeles
Papeete
Armstrong
Marshall
New Caledonia
When You're Well Keep Well health advice to mothers
The Star promotes infant care with AMA co operation. It warns against harsh punishment and careless nurses, urges gentle parenting, proper feeding and hydration, and cautions about unsafe soothing syrups and iced drinks.
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The
Star
American Medical Association
California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Children
Old fashioned calomel and castor oil are scorned as harmful. California Syrup of Figs is promoted as a gentle, effective liver and bowel cleanser for all ages. The ad urges buyers to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and warns against counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Dialogue Fragments Highlight Courtship Exchange
A brief exchange between a woman and Percy shows a wary yet polite walk conversation. The man hopes not to bore the woman as she contemplates continuing her stroll alone.
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Percy
Backache and kidney health drug advertisement
An old advertisement warns that backache signals kidney issues and urges readers to consult a druggist. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy, claiming two capsules daily maintain health and offering a money refund if ineffective. Sold by Owl Drug Company in sealed Gold Medal packages.
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Nature
Bright
Haarlen
Owl Drug Company
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Vetosrapa News Service
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Seattle, Wash
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Vasis
Council For Action Peace Sro
Cheasty
Great Sale
the Virginus Hotel
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Letserson
Everett True
Tom
Belgium
Mildred
Santa Claus
Cenetore
Pacific Salmon Company
Aliso Drake
Diana Dillpickles
Jtiant
MR. Jinks
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lwZeZez
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Peter Nelson
Boston
Edwards
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Selece
UNION
Navy Yard
HM. B. Kennedy
Colman Dock
Beattile
Eer Stewart
Stewart St
Pike Public Market
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