End of High Prices Signals Market Slowdown
The article notes a broad drop in demand across multiple sectors as prices fall. It cites 20 percent cuts in clothing in major cities, reduced orders from retailers, lower hide purchases, and declines in cocoa beans, leather, dry goods, orange and cheese markets. It mentions silks, fur, Bermuda onions and other commodities sliding up to half price amid the panic in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Seattle
New York Journal of Commerce
Mus
Japan
Kind Words Boost Office Pep and Daily Efficiency
A column extols the value of praise and kind words in the workplace. It cites a kindergarten rhyme about kindness and notes that positive feedback improves morale, loyalty, and cooperation, helping workers perform better and handle criticism with better grace. An aside mentions Holland’s Kaiser's home as a showplace and an Atlantic City woman’s theft leading to an inheritance.
Good Roads Critiques Carlyon Plan For State Highway Push
Senator Ed T. Coman of Spokane argues against the Carlyon bill at a Walla Walla event, urging road improvement with diverse materials, warning of a thirty million debt and twelve million interest, and stressing prudent state income use. He notes wage concerns and unemployment myths tied to the measure ahead of a November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyon
Highway Department
United States
Ed T. Coman
Spokane
Walla Walla
Hold Liberty bonds through war and buy more, says guidance
The article explains how Liberty bonds function as government IOUs and insists holders should keep them to maturity. It warns against selling when prices drop and notes market fluctuations like tomatoes, urging buyers to acquire more at low rates. In closing, it links to spring housing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Letters to Editor Service Men Rejected
Readers express frustration with city employment practices in Seattle. A veteran recounts being denied work on the Yesler cable line after service and a taxpayer argues for higher teacher salaries. The letters reflect concerns about civil service, city hall hiring, and education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Mall
Seattle
Civil Service
Taxpayer
Exmen
Yesler
Woman Bulks Pennies to Border Grave in Tile Ring
London May 21. An old woman buried at Tipton left pennies saved up to decorate her grave with a border of tile. The story notes the coin stash was intended to distinguish the grave simply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tipton
The Saturday Night Bath and Skin Hygiene
The article explains skin waste removal, the role of soap, and bathing frequency. It compares tub and shower baths, recommends a warm shower followed by a brief cold shower, and warns against cold baths for the young and old. It notes open air bathing has limits and warns against overlong swimming.
Attack on Press Freely Sparks Controversy in Indianapolis
May 21 Indianapolis reports freedom of the press under attack as James M Kilgailen is fined 100 dollars and sentenced to two ten day jail terms for constructive contempt after the Indianapolis Times published editorials calling for jail reform and grand jury investigations. Editor Butler assumes responsibility while Kilgallen appeals to the state supreme court.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James M. Kilgailen
Indianapolis Times
James A. Collins
Criminal Court
Times
Claria Adama
Collins
Kilgallen
Altho Kilgellen
Robert A. Butler
The
A. B Anderson
the Times
Butler
Kilgalien
State Supreme Court
Collings
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color For All Fabrics
Each package of Diamond Dyes contains directions simple enough for any woman to dye worn garments draperies coverings in wool silk linen cotton or blends. Buy Diamond Dyes only for perfect results guaranteed even if never dyed before. Druggist has color card.
Frivolous News Snippets From The Papers
A collage of humorous and sensational clippings notes resignations at luxury hotels, high rents for new ventures, odd scientific claims about glands and dwarfs, railroads under government control, wireless conversations over long distances, celebrity zingers, and cheeky social commentary.
Foreign oil exporters possess stock lasting over two centuries
At current consumption, oil producing countries have reserves sufficient for more than 260 years. This assessment reflects ongoing energy demand and production trends affecting global supply outlook.
Back to overalls and patches in fashion talk
A humorous column ribbing fashion trends about overalls, patches, and class signals. It jokes that rich people may wear fancier cuts and patches, while working folk keep simple styles. It riffs on quotes, sports banter, and political names in a light, rambling style.
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Bird
Ford
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Star of Today
Star of the Past
Star of Tomorrow
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Button
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Block
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Trotaky
Billy Graves
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Robert F. Gowen
Oushing
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Frelinghuysen
Mary
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Lord de War
Central Africa
Jess Willard
Dempreey
Dempsey
Fannie Hurst
Wood McAdoo
Hoover Knox Johnson
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