Wages of Workers Increased by Board
Board approves higher wages for workers in the region. The decision follows industry measures and aims to improve labor conditions and productivity for local employers.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
10
Board approves higher wages for workers in the region. The decision follows industry measures and aims to improve labor conditions and productivity for local employers.
W. O. Standring head of the Pike Street Tire Shop plans an early next week tour of Eastern automotive circles. He will inspect methods of manufacture and distribution at principal tire plants in Ohio Iowa Michigan and other leading states of the auto and accessory manufacturing belt. Standring is purchasing agent for the Pike Street firm and will contract for several tire shipments while in the East.
Dean Stephen I Miller of the University of Washington argues at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that with shrinking oil coal and wood supplies electricity should be seen as the future power producing agent.
Republicans meet at Moone hall at 2 p.m. to elect county and state central committee members. Sam Walker plans a challenge to J Y C Kellogg for the state central committee, and alleges a plot to unseat Charles Hebberd and Guy Kelly. Democrats expect no contest and anticipate reelecting M W Taylor as county chairman and George.
Western Auto Supply company obtains exclusive agency for the Eveready windshield cleaner from Apex Electric Manufacturing of Chicago. The automatic device, button operated, clears windshield area between driver and road during rain or snow, keeping hands free for steering.
Glenn H. Curtiss conducts the United States first glider tests that take off from water aboard a motorboat near Manhasset Bay Long Island. The trials show the tow line limits and wind conditions needed for higher altitude glides as Curtiss envisions rapid development ahead.
The passage describes two spotlight attachments for enclosed cars and tests with a lightweight glider. It details handle-controlled car spotlights and gun-type mounts drilled into windshields, plus tow-glider experiments with wind effects and release mechanisms as pilots seek soaring flight with minimal motor power.
A catalog of vehicle types shows models labeled as two pass roadster five pass touring five pass sedan forty eight four pass coupe. The entry indicates a diverse lineup including two pass and five pass configurations across roadster touring sedan and coupe styles.
A note warns that fever with neglect can cause potential damage to the ears eyes kidneys and heart of the patient. It emphasizes caregiver responsibility and the need for prompt attention by the mother or nurse attending a patient.
Two elderly English women long divided by quarrel are reconciled through friends. After an awkward pause one says she wishes the other well, prompting a sharp retort about lingering harsh remarks. The scene appears in the Boston Transcript.
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