Cotton men rebuked over conference call in Topeka
Gov. Henry J. Allen of Kansas rebukes South Carolina Cotton Association for planning a postwar conference to push a campaign to cut cotton acreage. He says it is unspeakable to trade on world misery for enrichment and refuses to aid any group aiming to retard production while staple shortages persist.
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Topeka
Kan
South Carolina Cotton Association
Henry J. Allen
Wannamaker
Allen
Larger Premiums Plan of Woodmen
Chicago March 26 delegates from 45 states at the Modern Woodmen of America convention heard four proposed schedules for premium increases. The measures range from 50 to 60 percent, targeting existing members, new members, and a patriotic fund for returned soldiers. Schedules 3 and 4 are expected to be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Woodmen of America
Insurance Committee
Progress in shipyard wage dispute talks toward settlement
A telegram from A. M H. Miller reports favorable progress toward settling the ship yard wage dispute but notes a deadlock on some points. Local unions are conducting the strike vote for April 1 while a relief fund drive winds down in two weeks. Local 46 IBEW may gain jurisdictional representation in the Metal Trades council if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M H. Miller
Washington, D. C
Metal Trades Section
American Federation of Labor
Patternmakers’ Association
Metal Trades Council
Porthind Conference of the Pacific District of the
Ite
Coal Price Reductions Move to Stabilize Market
Washington reports the Industrial board plans to break down coal prices this week following steel price cuts. The price-cutting agency will meet with National Coal association representatives to boost coal sales and give buyers confidence for next winter's supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Board
National Coal Association
Rev Higley Speaks to Rotarians Here
Rotarian Elmer F E Higley president of the Des Moines Rotary club and pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church spoke at the club luncheon at the Masonic club rooms on the topic Rotary Stephen A Hull a former state legislator shared Olympia experiences.
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Elmer FE. Higley
Des Moines, In
Rotary Club
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Club
Rotary
Stephen A. Hull
Olympia
Magee to Succeed Captain Magee Next Tuesday
Magee will assume the post as successor to Captain W A Magee next Tuesday. The United States Shipping Board announces no other personnel changes with C V Rice promoted to assistant district manager in charge of wood construction. Captain John F Blain retires next Tuesday.
Br Gen J B McDonald to be welcomed back
The Bon Marche asks a fitting reception for Brig Gen J B McDonald of the 91st division who will soon return to the Northwest. He commanded the 181st Infantry brigade at Camp Lewis succeeding Gen Styer in May last year. The brigade includes the 361st and 362d regiments with many Seattle men. An Indian and Philippine war veteran, he graduated from West Point in 1881.
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Bon Marcheta
Ths
Frank McDermott
Knights of Columbus
France
J. B. McDonald
91St
McDonald
Camp Lewis
Harry D. Styer
Seattle
Washington
West Point
Dodwell Visits Seattle War Injury Recovery Tour
George M. Dodwell son of the founder of Dodwell and Co arrives in Seattle from San Francisco accompanied by K J Middleton Seattle manager. He tours the country on business and to recuperate from wounds received during eighteen months of war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Dodwell
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
Seattle
San Francisco
K. J. Middleton
Dodwell
Ice Cream Sodas to Help Pay War Costs
A new revenue act imposes a tax of 1 cent for every ten cents spent on ice cream and confections after May 1. Proprietors must keep strict records and remit tax to the internal revenue collector monthly.
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Internal Revenue
Three New Shipping Board Vessels Assigned to Matson Run
The West Maximus West Hardaway and Glendoyle join Matson Navigation for a Seattle Honolulu San Francisco triangular service. Two ships load in Seattle and one in Portland with West Maximus built at Skinner and Eddy yard.
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Shipping Board
West Maximus
West Hardaway
Glendoyle
Matson Navigation Company
Seattle
Honolulu
San Francisco
Portland
Skinner & Eddy Shipyard
Saxony Confiscates Former Kaiser's Property
The government of Saxony has decided to confiscate the former Kaiser’s property in the state, a Dresden dispatch announced today. The move follows wartime and imperial legacy issues affecting estate ownership and restitution considerations within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Copenhagen
Saxony
Kaiser
Dresden
Toda
Spring Display of Coverall Aprons at Attractive Prices
A broad Spring showing features fresh coverall aprons ideal for housework and kitchen protection. Shown in Percale, Chambray, Gingham, Middy styles with rick rack trim, embroidery, piping and shoulder-fastening designs. Typical values highlighted.
Sweaters advertise knit slips and sleeveless overblouses
Last summer's five dollar seventy five cent slip over sweaters return in updated navy coral emerald and purple with waist narrowing and fluffy yarn pompoms. Sleeveless slip over sweaters in soft yarn priced at 1.95 or 2.50 come in coral American beauty emerald buff Copenhagen turquoise navy purple green and rose. The Basement Store promotes the new stock.
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Copenhagen
Women's Stockings Special at Basement Store
House wear stockings offered at 10¢ per pair in large sizes 8 to 10. Black cotton hemmed top style advertised as exceptional value for home use.
Handkerchiefs for sale at The Basement Store
Women handkerchiefs at 12 14 cents each with colored roll edge colored embroidered corner and initial handkerchiefs in fine white lawn priced at 12 14 cents. The Basement Store.
Embroidery Packages from Bucilla Offer Ready-to-Stitch Items
Bucilla embroidery sets include stamped articles with mercerized cottons and full instructions. Available fabrics and items include an infants bib 25c, fancy tea apron 50c, baby dress 1.50, child romper 1.90, infant dress 1.25, layette 1.50, little girl hap 0.95, and women's envelope combination 1.75.
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Gertrude
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