Electrical men to meet in Spokane
Electrical men of the northwest plan a September 12 to 13 gathering in Spokane for the Northwest Association of Electrical Light and Power and the Washington Association of Electrical Contractors and Dealers. President M C Osborn says the convention may be the largest electrical gathering in the United States this year, with over 400 attendees from most states. the association covers Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and British Columbia.
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Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utmbh
British Columbia
Typhoid claims former Kansas City editor Barton
Dante Burton, former managing editor of the Kansas City Post and vice chairman of the federal commission on Industrial relations, died at his home in New York of typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held there tomorrow with burial in Chicago. Burton’s friend Frank F. P. Walah, former chairman of the commission, will accompany the body.
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Young widow to share vast fortune after heir’s death
Mrs Henry Field, widow of one of two heirs of the late Marshal Field of Chicago, is reported to receive about 169000 pounds from a fortune believed to exceed 200 million. Her husband died unexpectedly on July 5.
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Henry Field
Marshal Pield
National Shoe to Be Issued in France at Fixed Price
France plans a government issued National Shoe and National Cloth to curb shortages and subdue prices. The National Shoe will cost about 22 francs, feature wear and comfort with modest style, and be sold alongside a nation branded cloth. Government promises universal supply and price controls to prevent profiteering.
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Two Weddings For Umapine During Week
Umapine Oregon Aug 4 two Umapine weddings occurred this week as Miss Lorena Wish of Plensa and Miss Winnie Harp wed, with families from Sam Harp and W. Witherite among attendees. A new pastor from Coquilie preached at Valley Chapel Presby terian and the audience welcomed him to lead the parish.
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Women support praised for war effort from Pershing and Petain
A fragment from New York dated August 7 reports messages to American women from Generals Petain and Pershing. Petain lauds women healing wounded soldiers and pledges French gratitude, while Pershing emphasizes indispensable cooperation of American women to win the war.
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Petain
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United States
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Goa
Amercoa
Four Americans Among 18 Crew Perished in Submarine Attack
London reports that the steamer Belittan Prince was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. Eighteen crew members died, including one American, a Black sailor. The submarine crew stripped the sailors and submerged, a grisly detail noted by authorities.
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Plan Det on German Right Flank Changes War Outlook
Washington reports that French assault on the German right flank targets the most vulnerable sector of the German front. American officers say success could sever the Belgian center and threaten U boats bases, potentially shifting the war. Observers note naval reinforcement could accompany land actions, and the Dutch frontier possibly opens Allied options. German commanders fear such moves and resist changing their battle plan.
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Fire Causes S100,000 Lumber Yard Damage
Weifer Idaho Aug 7 A fire destroyed a lumber yard causing around 100000 dollars in damage. Fire officials say the blaze began in the lumber pile and spread rapidly injuring no one reported. Local authorities are investigating the cause as flames swept through the yard early this morning.
Freenon Ether Cure for Corns and Calluses
A Cincinnati discovery introduces freenon ether compound for treating corns and calluses. Small bottles sold for a few cents. apply a few drops to painful areas for instant relief and removal of corns and hardened skin without irritation. Tags: over-the-counter remedy, topical treatment, profits from drugstores.
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Cincinnati
Pulnaga
Germans Execute Liege Merchant and Family
A despatch from Amsterdam reports German authorities in Liege executing an influential merchant named Groneret, his wife, and their two daughters aged twenty and fourteen for alleged treason. The parents were shot in front of their children. the daughters refused to betray kin, offering their freedom instead of naming accomplices. The elder daughter reportedly uttered a defiant remark before execution.
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Amsterdam
DLE HOMESTEAD NOW WORTH FORTUNE
Mr and Mrs George Keller of Ashland Nebraska discovered their 160 acre Stoneham Weld county land had grown rich beyond belief after years of neglect They learned the property’s crops thrived and taxes were paid while they were away Now valued at 240 per acre they plan to make it productive again
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Nebraska
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Keller
Fire at Gem State Lumber Yard Destroys Five Carloads
A blaze at the Gem State Lumber Yard caused damage estimated at a hundred thousand dollars. Five carloads of Ford vehicles were destroyed as the fire spread to nearby facilities including an ice plant, a cold storage line, and a coal yard.
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