Cooperative mills run by workers prosper in Olympia area
The Star reports that following Secretary Hinkle's plan idle state mines may be leased to workers. In Olympia a co operative shingle mill began with 18 workers each owning one share of $150 and no board of trustees. The bank funded the purchase with workers signing waivers. profits shared equally. Similar co operatives followed in Olympia Fir Lumber, Olympia Veneer, and Tacoma Electric and Fir Lumber companies, all worker owned and run, with Oscar McGill driving the movement.
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J. Grant Hinkle
The
Star
Olympia
Olympia Shingle Co
Co-Operative
State Capital
Olympia Fir Lumber Company
Olympia Veneer Company
aleo @ co-operative
Veneer Company
Olympia Box & Package Company
Ecene Washington
Tacoma
Tacoma Electric Mill Co
Old Delta Shingle Co
Tacoma Fir Lumber Co
P. G. Lumber Co
Thesman
Oscar McGill
Real Ideal
Olympia Cooperative
Co-operative Lumber Exchange
Minnesota
No, Girls Not Knickers Here's Too Many Kickers
A Washington state note on knickerbockers called trouserettes sparks debate among Seattle business leaders. Executives from Metropolitan Life and National City Bank express modesty concerns while others joke about work efficiency and office disruptions. Local clerks report mixed adoption in the West.
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Wanda von Kettler
Seattle
P. G. Young
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
J. W. Maxwell
National City Bank
Express Office
F. A. McGee
American Express Company
McGee
J. F. Ball
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
R. W. Bridges
The
Western Union
Fall Fashion Show Windows Reveal City Styles
Seattle merchants prepare for September 12 to 14 fashion event. Central to the display are new fall styles from cooperative mills and local shops. The campaign features window displays and in-store showcases highlighting skirts, hosiery, and garters as breezes of early autumn expose ankles and calves. The Retail Trade bureau leads the event with participation from downtown stores and shingle and lumber groups in state-wide efforts.
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Seattle
Retail Trade Bureau of the
Seattle Fashion Show Opens Three Day Fall Exhibit
The Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club announce a three day event for masculine and feminine observers of fashion to learn Seattle store offerings in clothing hats and shoes for the fall season. On Saturday evening September 10 windows will be veiled to prepare exhibits and by 10 o clock Monday September 12 the week will continue with displays in the retail center.
Selfishness Rapped by Seattle Pastor
Rev Chauncey J Hawkins of Plymouth Congregational church says neither capitalism nor labor will endure if built on selfishness Injustice or greed will be unveiled and the Fashion fete will open to the public Seattle window trimmers will supply talent and ingenuity for exhibits
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Chauncey J. Hawkins
Plymouth Congregational Church
Dows
Seattle
Big Dome to House Frye Telescope at Beattie
Charles M. Frye the meat packer plans to donate the world’s largest telescope to Beattie and will return to Europe next year to select the dome architecture. The instrument is built by T Sherman in Print Led Columbia and should be ready for use by year end.
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Frye
Charles M. Frye
Meat Packer
Beattie
Europe
T. #. Sherman
Prnt
Columbia
Dollar Day Is Ending Says Pastor In Sermon
Rev Henry L Wilhelm of Ballard Presbyterian church warned that the day of the dollar is passing amid a riot of lawless news. He preached that true human liberty is dawning as the dollar age wanes.
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Henry L. Wilhelm
Ballard Preachterian
Rev. Wilhelm
Municipal League to Host First Luncheon at Mane's Cafe
The Municipal League will hold its first luncheon at Mane's Cafe at Tugeday noon. Details show a community gathering to discuss local issues and future activities.
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Municipal League
Mane
Tugeday
Reverend condemns slackers and tax dodgers at church
Rev. M. A. Matthews denounces slackers tax dodgers and corrupt business executives during a Sunday night sermon at First Presbyterian Church. He also rebukes tutors of home brew in a pointed address to the congregation.
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M. A. Matthews
Puyallup services set for Tuesday for Norwill
Puyallup Washington funeral services are planned for Tuesday for Antor KF Norwill 61 who died Sunday in Woodland. The service details and burial plans are announced by the family.
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