Merchants Reap Rewards After Bold Recovery Plan
E G Chalcraft of the Western Co and Chamber trade bureau chair cites Merchants who stayed tight during the depression as example. By cutting prices early and expanding volume buyers, they cut losses and rebuilt operations. The plan led to increased buying, a night shift in shipping, and a return to full operation with rising revenue.
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The
Western Co
Trade Bureau
Chamber
Western Dry Co
Depres
Anderson
House
Boy Sings for Family Help in Seattle Mission Home
Francia Lang, 11, from Seattle, seeks regular work to support his widowed mother Lillian J. Lang and five siblings. Though he enjoys singing and has performed for cafe patrons, he will take any job to ease the family’s load at 6000 Corlins area.
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Francia
Francia Lang
Lillian J. Lang
Corlins
Francis
Nick
David
Eleanor
Paddy
Mother
Seattle
Hilo
Hawaii
Francie
Textile market upswing signals durable recovery
Industry expert Anderson forecasts better prices across textile lines as the trend shifts upward after a recent drop. He notes cotton has advanced and believes current levels can hold or rise, aided by constructive business expansion and disciplined cost control.
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Anderson
Various Local Updates From Ellensburg Area News
Local notes report public works rate hike for North Pacific Public Service Co in Los Angeles area water charges. Ellensburg items include a White Temple Baptist Sunset Social for seniors in Walla Walla and a Prosser band wintering plans. Also mentions cheese venture by Guatos Kontos in Toppenish and Elks degrees in Walla Walla.
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Department of Public Works
North Pacific Public Service Company of
Port Angeles
Mail Carrier Killed by Train Near El Monte
George Brown mail carrier was struck and killed by a Pacific Electric steel train on the San Bernardino line near El Monte. The collision demolished his car as passengers panicked but emergency brakes stopped the others. The train reportedly traveled about 40 mph.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Electric
San Bernardino
el Monte
George Brown
Divorce suit started again by Henry Pierce
Henry J. Pierce again filed for divorce from Violetta Pierce, nine years apart, after a prior denial for insufficient cause. He offers 400 dollars monthly support. she, now a New York resident, opposes the case as it proceeds amid a recent legislature change enabling five-year separations.
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Henry J. Pierce
Violetta Pierce
A. W. Frater
Pierce
New York
Produce From Yakima Could Reach World Markets
Special to The Star reports 55 000 carloads of wheat apples and other Yakima valley outputs ruined in the past year. Rep John W Summers urges free Panama tolls to cut freight rates for farm goods. Census data show Washington literacy at 1 7 and 171 419 children 7 to 12 in school with 94 7 attending. A five scientist land use committee of the agriculture department is named.
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Ing
John W. Summers
Walla Walla
Yakima Valley
Bio District
Summers
Panama
Pacific Coast
State of Washington
Wahkiakum County
Department of Agriculture
Railroad Strike Considered Remote by Union Official
In Chicago on October 5 a high union official said a railroad strike is only remotely possible despite a strike vote. He stated he does not believe there will be a strike.
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Anderson
Chicago
Phonograph camera novelty fuels irrigation land survey
Secretary Wallace unveils a plan for the widest survey yet into arid West lands for irrigation swamp drainage and cut over timber areas. The committee includes Dr. L. G. Gray as chairman with C. V. Piper Dr. G. M. Rommel C. F. Marbut and E. B. Carter among others.
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Wallace
L. G. Gray
C. V. Piper
G. M. Rommel
C. F. Marbut
EB. Carter
October Trade Sales in the Baby Shop
October sale at Bon Marche offers deep discounts on baby items. Sweaters, sweater suits, blankets, crib blankets, and silk comforters priced from 75 cents to 1.95. First-step shoes 1.15, Kiddies coats 6.95, and striped outing sleepwear 65 cents. Goblin dress and other garments discounted for this sale.
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BON Marche
October Trade Sale of Cowhide Bags Reopens
October sale notes sell 16 and 18 inch cowhide bags at 3.95 dollars. Bags feature split leather walrus grain lift catches set-in lock reinforced corners and inside pocket. Display on lower main floor.
Gray and White Switches Price Drop
A sale item formerly priced at 13.50 is reduced to 9.00, reflecting a discount on gray and white switches.
Cotton Goods Are Lower In the October Trade
Cotton goods prices ease in October with Chambray at 20c per yard lengths to 10 yards, 32 inches wide in pink blue and brown. 36 inch Percales 15c with neat checks stripes and figures in light colors for aprons and dresses. Cotton Suiting 15c 84 inches wide printed stripes brown and blue heavy weight for boys wear. THIRD FLOOR
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Chambray
Mavis Powders and Cream Sale on Main Floor
Advertising brief lists Mavis large compact Powders and Mavis Vanishing Cream each priced at $1.25 and Lily Pure Powder Puffs at 5¢. Note indicates Upper Main Floor location for the items.
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Mavis
Bon Marche
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Price & Carter
Star
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Ellensburg
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Toppenish
Greece
Elks
Yakima
James 8. Riggs
Wapato
Puyallup
Commercial Club
Pinehurst
Alderwood Manor
Mississippi
Yakima-Kittitas County
the Knights of Pythias
Washington Congregational Conference
Everett
Grass Valley
Ita
Washington
Obregon
Jersey
Y. Auditorium
Accord
Washinon
Tacoma
Eookane
Aas
Armour
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