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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
3
A private Sunday meal in a home features steak, potatoes, biscuits, olives, peaches, and chocolate cake all served with Wilson & Co. products. The guest extols the quality and a merchant’s fair business, praising the company and its guarantee “The Wilson Label Protects Your Table.”
The Butler Drug Company markets a one price policy tied to market costs with lower prices when market costs drop. It lists hair and shaving preparations with typical prices and brands, promotes rural delivery, prepaid postage on orders, and guarantees every sale with full stock of high grade goods backed by a guarantee.
After extended debate the Central Labor Council endorsed a communication denouncing the Federated Unions of Seattle as an attempt to split the local labor movement. Delegates warned that if the new body gains power over local industrial affairs the C L C loses its purpose. The vote to condemn passed 100 to 43.
Seattle unions presented a resolution to the Central Labor Council opposing Wilsons wartime prohibition repeal. They argued four years of dry policy raised living standards and benefited labor by abolishing manufacture and sale of intoxicants. They claimed workers are steadier and focused without concerns about liquor.
A disputed right to sell Mquor was deemed worth fighting for and the related communication was placed on file without debate, indicating a formal, unresolved controversy in the record.
The Central Labor council endorsed United States government employment agencies after reading a Labor Department letter confirming their permanent status. J. G Brown urged acceptances of federal aid, citing notorious evils of private services and calling for reforms rather than dismissal.
The Central Labor council warned the Gas Workers Union that its charter in the central body could be revoked if it does not meet to decide its stance on the gas boycott. The council endorsed a May 31 tag day by the International Workers' Defense League to fund further publicity for Tom Mooney's case.
Boldt's operates two outlets at 1414 3rd Ave Uptown and 915 2nd Ave Downtown offering casual meals. The chain markets quick service and tabletop options for local diners seeking convenient dining spots.
Special report notes police seizure of stills in Porto Rico. Authorities state operation targeted illicit liquor production. No injuries reported as officers recovered equipment and arrested individuals connected to the activity.
San Francisco Labor Council resolution urging labor capital cooperation was tabled by the Central Labor Council after sharp debate. Delegate Vincent Brown warned that allying with capital is like adding strychnine to the fruit salad and the measure was voted down amid contention.
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