Employers to Fight 18 Dollar Minimum for Washington Factory Girls
In Olympia on May 1 the State conference fixed an $18 minimum wage for Washington factory girls, a move employers say they will challenge in court. The dispute, marked by closed sessions and strong public support for the girls, ended with a split vote and debate over enforcing the new wage.
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Ralph J. Benjamin
The
Star
Olympia
Washington
Wetl Commission
Mark Ewald
Canning Co
T. W. Moore
Spokane Drygoodsa Co
Hi. Butler
Queen Anne Co
State Welfare Board
McCredie
Mins Simoneau
Tacoma
Miss Farrell
Hiverett
Robert H. Butler
Mem
Bers
Olympia Canning Co
T. W. Mobre
Seattle
Ragie Simoneau
Miss Simoneau
Alice Farrell
Ewald
Moore
R. HM. Butler
Hilda Freeman
Spokane
Miss Freeman
Industrial Web Fare Commission
Queen Anne Candy Co
Hart Pulls a Boner and He Burns Fingers
Washington acting governor Louis Hart faced backlash after a minimum wage conference. He fired welfare commissioner Mrs Griswold and appointed Mrs Winfield Smith, both Seattle residents, amid concerns over stance on wage increases. The conference approved an $18 minimum wage for factory girls as Hart's allies blamed him for missteps and missed strategies.
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Hart
Ralph J. Prnjamin
The
Star
Olympia
Louis F. Hart
Washington
Louie Hart
Hart Discovered That Mrs. W. & Griewold
Welfare Commission
Mra. Winfield
Phrase on Foolishness Reflects on Courtesy and Friendship
A reflective line notes that a fool values new acquaintances more than long time friends. It hints at a critique of inconsistent kindness and loyalty. The quote stresses the danger of neglecting established bonds while pursuing new ties.
How Much Does a Girl Need Minimum Wage Debate 1913
The Washington factory girl minimum wage question centers on a 22.09 weekly figure after an Industrial Welfare commission survey. A Spokane expert proposed 16.75 weekly, omitting dentistry and amusements, while workers listed 711.40 yearly in expenses including board, clothing, and recreation.
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Washington
State Industrial Welfare Commission
Carneta
Downstairs Store Clearance Offers Boy and Youth Wear
The Downstairs Store advertises clearance on boys and youths apparel including crepe de chine and georgette waists, wool and alpaca sweaters, topcoats, reefers, knickerbockers, and corduroy options. Prices range from $1.35 to $9.75, with many items in sizes for children aged 1 to 18.
Odd Sets and House Garments in Low Prices at Downstairs Store
Shoppers find substantial savings on girls wear and women's garments including bluebird crepe gowns and quilted boudoir slippers. Children’s gingham dresses, coats, and infants wrappers are reduced to $1.25 to $2.95 with several items in pink, lavender, and black and white checks.
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Pownstains Stone
Savings on Small Wares Include Fabrics and Accessories
Broken Lines in Small Wares Bring These Savings lists discounts on Marabou Capes Embroidery Edges Veilings Silk Net Folders Bag Frames Gloves Umbrellas Children’s Half-Hose Union Suits Women’s Stockings Whisk-Broom Holders Purse Mirrors Novelty Items Talcum Powder Perfumes Yarns Handbags across multiple items with reduced prices per unit or pack, highlighting deep cuts in fabric and fashion categories.
New Polo Coats in Navy Copenhagen at 17 50
Fifty polo coats NE of the styles in the new shipment are shown in a sketch with inverted plaits and rows of corded details for summer appeal. Tailored from plain weave and diagonal coatings, they are soft light weight and priced at 17.50 dollars.
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Navy
Copenhagen
Men’s Shirts and Wear Reduced In Saturday Sale
Shoppers find 400 shirts discounted to 1.25 with striped patterns and colors and good laundering. Also featured are men’s Balbriggian shirts and drawers, heavy leather work gloves at 1.15, union suits at 1.75, and fiber silk knit shirts at 0.75 in a wide color range.
Reduced price china and gifts sale items list
Broken Lines in China offers assorted wares at cut prices. Casserole insets brown and white earthenware now 85 cents. Decorated cream pitchers 10 cents each. Salt and pepper sets 10 cents per pair. Cut glass compots tall style one dollar each. Thin china cups and saucers six for 1 dollar 45. Tall chocolate pots one dollar. Gift novelties silver plate and glass 65 and 75 cents.
Deep Reductions on Women's Ready-to-Wear Lines
Broken lines in women’s wear at a local store feature Panama cloth dresses, serge suits, capes, jersey dresses, house dresses, tricotine and serge dresses, and skirts with deep price cuts. Notable items include 25 Panama cloth dresses at $4.75 and 300 house dresses at $1.55.
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Jersey
Pownstairs
Lots of Housewares Clearance Offers Rolled Out
Small Lots of Housewares grouped for clearance offer savings on cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Enamelware items like Saucepans at 40¢ and Preserving Kettles at $1.25, plus reduced ORONA Aluminum Polish and furniture polish. Household items include mops, lines, knives, brooms, and glass towel bars with several other discounted goods for housekeepers.
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Sterno
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R. C. McCredie
Sunnyside
Molen N. Stevens
W. N. Kern
Walla Walla City
Rose Simoneau
Shull-Day Co
Everett Canning Co
Younger
W. H. Udall
Welfare Board
Mise Hilda Freeman
Speckana
Exiiwards Manufacturing Co
Fred Rixon
Jones
Elliott
Fourth Avenue
Brunswick
Third Avenue
University and
Seneca
William Short
State Labor Federation
Lowman
Eiliott 1824
California
Bancos Angles Ronors
San Juan
Multnomah
McCormick Line
Cherry St
Emplrovyers
W. PY. Greene
Anc
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Georgette
Jade
Cerise
China
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