Close Early Save Strength War Time Merchants Plan Colville
City and County urge cut in merchandising hours to aid war work. Colville merchants close at 6 pm weekdays and 8 pm Saturdays, with only one garage open Sundays. four garages rotate hours. Restaurants discuss Sunday trade sharing. Golden Rule stays open until 9 pm Saturdays. State and national defense boards urge nine hour days, one daily delivery, 30 day credit, economical goods, and enlist merchant compliance.
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Colville
Lee Cafe
Star Cafe
Bert Nicol
C. D. Jarchow
J. D. Casey
Retail Merchants’ Economy Board
State Council of Defense
Dahm
Commercial Economy Board
National Board
State Board
Councils of Defense
Council of Defense
Subcommittee On
End of War Effort Urges Citizens to Aid in Prosecution
The text argues to waive the 30 day settlement plan only in unusual cases while noting that France and England overlook nonessential actions. It urges U.S. citizens to prioritize war efforts to hasten victory and shorten the conflict.
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France
England
Fourth of July Picnic Planned in Colville
The city to host a big all-day Fourth of July picnic at the park with band concerts contests and races. The Chamber of Commerce is planning early and urges residents to watch for posters announcing Colville’s largest celebration yet.
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Colville
Chamber of Commerce
Registrations Count 123 in Stevens County Draft Pool
Stevens County records show 128 registrants of 21 or older this year with 123 listed in county totals. Registrants included 10 aliens from nations at war with the U.S. and two Indians. lists were processed for Olympia and Washington D.C. authorities.
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U. S
Stevens County
John B. Slater
Col. Clair Hunt
Colville
Slater
United States
Adjutant General
Olympia
Washington D.C
State Adjutant General
Soldiers Have Chance Of Coming Back Home
In a recent address Allen Alber cited war mortality figures. more soldiers may return than many mothers imagine. He gave odds of twenty nine to one against death, ninety eight to two for recovery from wounds, and two to one for losing a limb. Training and front line care improve life expectancy, disease rates, and medical support compared with civilian life. The speaker argued this war is less deadly than prior conflicts despite prevailing views.
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Allen Alber
Eclipse of the Sun Visible Today Across Regions
A total solar eclipse will be visible this afternoon with observatories ready. The 1918 path runs from Portland Oregon through Utah Kansas Arkansas to Florida, with St Louis showing a partial eclipse and Washington nearly total. Portland spectacle around 3 25 p.m. Florida near sunset.
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New Orleans
Raleigh
N. C
Portland
Ore
Utah
Kansas
Arkansas
Florida
St. Louis
Washington
Calcutta applicant seeks City Club Bulletin editor post
A humorous Archadia Journal excerpt shows a Calcutta applicant requesting an editor’s job with a rambling letter. He cites illegible writing from climate change, a brother’s death, and supporting seven dependents including two wives and their children, ending with a courteous blessing to the editor.
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City Club Bulletin of
Chicago
Calcutta
Arcadia Journal
Dotacamud
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