Mrs. Gerard Praised for Relief Work in Berlin
Berlin reports Mrs. Gerard wife of the American ambassador has earned praise in Berlin and across Germany for financing and running the American relief kitchen in Schlesische Strasse. It fed 200 women and children daily, with $1 buying seven meals, and provided coal for winter. She received Red Cross honors on November 11 for aiding German prisoners of war in Russia.
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Berlin
Gerard
Germany
Great Britain
France
American Association of Commerce and Trade In
Schlesischestrasse
Russia
Jail Empty 120 Hours Sparks City Police Changes
In East Grand Forks Minnesota a jailless 120 hour record ended when J W Lafferty a transient was jailed for passing a fraudulent check. The police force has been halved by the new city regime. A drought in Grand Forks North Dakota also led to no arrests for drunkenness for over a week and the mayor considers major police cuts.
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Minnesota
East
Grand Forks
Minn
J. W. Lafferty
N. D
Wordsworth at Buckingham Palace Ball in Court Dress
The article recounts William Wordsworth attending a 1845 Buckingham Palace state ball in borrowed court attire with a sword once owned by Sir Humphry Davy. It notes the poet’s austere nature clashed with court ceremony and includes reactions from Haydon and Professor Reed.
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Wordsworth
Words Worth
W. Forbes Gray
Lake Land
Buckingham Palace
Professor Knight
Samuel Rogers
Humphry Davy
Haydon
Hazlitt
Flood
Indians Good Farmers Rise Under Indian Affairs
Washington report on the year highlights brighter farming and stock raising among tribes. Commissioner Cato Sells notes growing love of home and domestic happiness and praises Papago efforts to improve schooling and living conditions in southern Arizona.
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Washington
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Arizona
ABC
United States
Rooster Attack Kills Two Year Old in Ontario
In Ontario California a rooster fatally injured two year old John M. Seaman, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Seaman, after the child visited his grandparents ranch and fed the birds. The bird jumped and pricked his scalp. blood poisoning followed and he died after a period of suffering in hospital.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John M. Seaman
Harry Seaman
Ontario
V. Lawrence
John
Peshastin News Roundup and Local Happenings
Peshastin notes include driving by George Spanger in a Ford and O D Reeves awaiting family from Leavenworth. Local winter visitors, school board actions, and a picnic at Icicle with about twenty attendees are recorded along with the Peshastin nine defeating Dryden and plans for a trip to Cashmere. A dance and canal repairs are mentioned, plus an eczema ointment guarantee offer.
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Peshastin
Dryden
Cashmere
A. Bigelow
J. B. Duncan
Spokane
Anderson Hall
Mr and Mrs Frank Vare Visit Leavenworth Friends
Mr and Mrs Frank Vare are spending this week visiting with Leavenworth friends.
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Mrs
Frank Vare
Leavenwort
Potter Couple Motor to Wenatchee Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Potter traveled to Wenatchee yesterday. Mrs. Etta Castleberry returned yesterday after an absence of several weeks.
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Mrs. S. A. Potter
Wenatchee
Etta Castleberry
Snow melts as locals await Telma Fowler’s Sound trip
The bulletin notes Telma D. W. Fowler left Monday for the Sound while mail moves by horse and buggy. Snow faded after a weekend fall, and residents debate if spring or fall comes next. The White River Literary Club met Friday and local families visited, with two weeks left of school and final exams approaching.
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White River
Plays Postponed and Local Sports in Dryden Area
Dryden T. J. Sherman and Jim Dollar traveled to Seattle on business. A Girls K. K. Klub play was postponed to Wednesday the 17th at Sherman’s hall. Dryden and Peshastin ball teams met with Dryden losing 11 to 8 in Peshastin. The Woman’s Reading Club met on the 3rd to discuss discoveries in Washington and its Indians. sandwiches and dessert were served. The next meeting is with Mrs. Morkinway on June 7.
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Jim Dollar
Seattle
K. K. Klub
Sherman’s Hall
Dryden
Peshastin
Woman’s Reading Club
Washington
Local Social Notes From Leavenworth and Wenatchee
Eagle Creek resident Ruth Ress taught in Leavenworth with friends on Sunday. Mrs J B Schons and daughter Mary traveled to Wenatchee for several days. Mr and Mrs Martin Christenson visited the H A Anderson home. Wesley Vance Grift and Fred Lancaster walked from Leavenworth to Winton and back. Harry Burger bought a horse this week. Merlin Schons visited Ray Sharpe’s home Tuesday.
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Ruth Ress
Leavenworth
J. B. Schons
Mary
Wenatchee
Martin Christenson
H. A. Anderson
Wesley Vance Grift
Fred Lancaster
Winton
Harry Burger
Dr King’s New Life Pills for Liver Help
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best liver medicine with bitter taste masked by sugar coating. Claims they stimulate liver function, aid digestion, and move bowels without gripe or nausea. Priced at 25 cents at the druggist.
Chelan County Sheriff Primary Campaigns
Frank A Reynolds seeks the Republican nomination for Chelan county sheriff. N Insche announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He is serving his seventh term as Wenatchee chief of police and has thirteen years residence in the county. Bert McManus of Cashmere also seeks the Republican sheriff nomination subject to primary voters.
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Frank A. Reynolds
Chelan County
N. Insche
Wenatchee
Bert McManus
Cashmere
Wenatchee Man Tom C Atkinson Seeks County Engineer Post
Tom C Atkinson of Wenatchee runs as a Republican candidate for county engineer pending primary voters’ choice. He has served as deputy in the county engineer’s office for four years.
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Tom C. Atkinson
Wenatchee
Echo promises better cheaper printing and invites quotes
The Echo pledges improved cost efficient printing and urges customers to request their figures before sending work elsewhere. The notice emphasizes shopping around and giving them a chance to compete on price and quality.
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the Echo
Mount Vernon Home of Washington Impressions in Blue Gold
A colonial style pamphlet printing about Mount Vernon describes cover ink in colonial blue and gold leaf title on French vellum paper. Illustrations by local artists received special permission from authorities. An eminent authority hails the work as capturing the real spirit of the place. Regular price 1. If unsatisfied remit 75c or return within a week. U S Press Association Bond Building Washington DC 141f.
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Mount Vernon
Washington
U.S. Press Association
Bond Building
Washington, D. C
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Rooster
George Spanger
O. D. Reeves
A. Munden
California
Tom Cannon
Mrs. Richenderfer
P. R. Bradley
Bellingham
J. W. Sussex
Dr. Hobson
Telma
D. W. Fowler
the Sound
A. H. Carnahan
Jessie
Ed Young
Bradford
Nelson
Mrs. Batchelor
Oliver Bates
T. J. Sherman
Eagle
Merlin Schons
Ray Sharpe
Chelan Co
Prince Albert
Bringe Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Winston Salem
Prince Albert Co
W.P. Clinton
Tye,Wash
Echo Office
Peshastin Fruit Growers
Association
F. A. Wingate
Wash
Jerusalem
Rutherford’s
J. B. Hathaway
Susie Fromm
Briskey’s Ranch
C. & O. Nursery Co
Wenatchee, Wash
D. H
Standard Oil Company
Mutual Mercantile Co
L. J. Howerton
T.P. Harris
Franklin
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