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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
7
A barber community is described as conservative by a delegate of Tom Barber as the UN Labor Council discusses union leadership. The report notes overwhelming support for a general proposal among union men and highlights barber customer ties shaping opinions within the council.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims two hours to work with three doses, clearing nasal passages and head congestion, easing feverish symptoms, sore throat, and headaches at only a few cents with no need for a doctor's help.
Olympia dispatch reports William Short of the State Federation of Labor optimistic a settlement will be reached. Short left for Seattle to join a conference on shipyard and general strike issues called by the Metal Trades council. He canceled meetings with Governor Teata to attend the talks.
Central Labor council members criticized profiteers who capitalize on Tom Mooney's misfortune and opposed propaganda efforts by the Mooney Defense league. Delegates called for discussion of the Mooney convention in Chicago as a future special order of business.
Summit Motor Car company tells Central Labor council that shipyard workers who bought autos on installments will not be required to make payments during the strike, extending relief as negotiations continue.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath. It claims the tablets soften bowels and liver to clean blood and purify the system without the harsh effects of laxatives. Price listed at 25 cents per box.
The Central Labor council adopts a resolution calling for a public accounting of war funds raised in prior issues. Yakima Labor council initiated the measure. The proposal seeks government disclosure through large newspaper outlets and probes into contracts with foreign loans, clothing, equipment, munitions, and food.
Special to The Star from Olympia Jan 29 report outlines Representative Hob Grass Seattle effort to revive racing with a governor controlled commission. He argues wagering would be decided by the commission and notes past battles over track gambling. The bill, focusing on ring races, was introduced and then quickly dropped into the slot with little discussion.
The Central Labor Council condemned the criminal syndicalism bill after C. R. Case explained the measure. The council urged repeal and said they oppose sabotage yet fear the bill could be read to criminalize organized labor.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha sends three liners Fushimi Maru Mako Maru and Kashima Maru from Seattle in the first half of February carrying a total of more than 1 160 passengers bound for the Orient.
A medical testimonial from Beeman of Calispell Washington touts Adler-i-ka as a remedy that relieves stomach distress instantly by expelling gas and cleansing the entire alimentary canal. The ad lists ingredients buckthorn cascava glycerine and nine other drugs and notes long-standing sales by Swift Drug Co. and leading druggists.
An advertisement asserts Nedlin Soles’ long wear and waterproof durability from 1918 tests by W H Cocke AEF in France. It promotes Goodyear Nedlin Soles with Wingfoot Heels as superior for reducing shoe costs and re-soling. Also notes a bank deficit of about 500000 between liabilities and assets.
The Central Labor council opposed naming Mooney park after the late Col. Roosevelt. At its Wednesday evening meeting the discussion centered on giving Woodland park the Mooney name.
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