Lewis Defends Militia Forces in Senate
Cedar National Guard, described as a patri mon-political group, faced Senate scrutiny. Len Lewis argued the militia is a valid reserve to former soldiers and rejected Senator Chamberlain’s claim of a Washington lobby. He warned of threats to disband the National Guard if it does not end its opposition to reserves.
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Washington
Cedar National Guard
Len- Lewis
Senate
Chamberlain
Chamber
National Guard
Lewis
Tal Army
Mothers Hear of Baby Saving in Centralia
Dr. T. D. Tuttle, state health commissioner of Seattle, told the sixth annual convention of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations that infant mortality has fallen from 35 to 20 per 100 in the first year. More than 200 women attended the second day as Miss Margaret Evanston, a Kent blind resident, read a story and wrote letters under Mrs. W. B. Hall’s supervision at the state school for the blind.
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Centralia
T. D. Tuttle
Seattle
National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Associations
Margaret Evanston
Kent
W. B. Hall
State School For the Blind
Acquit Of Drug Clerk In Whiskey Sale Case
William Woodcock a druggist of 604 Pike street was acquitted Wednesday in Judge Jureys court after being charged with selling whiskey to an Investigator from the prosecuting attorney's office.
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William Woodcock
Pike Sr
Jitney Bus Death Claims Tacoma Woman
Mrs. Alice Crooks died after being struck by a jitney bus driven by Walter Jones Sunday night in Tacoma. An inquest was held today to determine the outcome of the incident.
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Tacoma
Alice Crooks
Walter Jones
Ano
Gasoline Prices Jump One Ninth Cent A Gallon
Gasoline rose to 19 a gallon on Thursday while Standard Oil also announced a one cent per gallon increase for naphtha and distillate.
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Standard Oil Company
Letters From Cynthia Grey Readers Seek Home Care Tips
A reader asks how to whiten yellowed clothes without bluing and suggests turpentine mixed with alcohol for rinsing. Another asks for books on home furniture making, citing Louise Brigham and Raeth. A domestic advice column advises on marital boredom, piano tuning issues from apartment dampness, fern care, and plant health with practical tips.
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Star Reader
John. A
Raeth
Otter
Louise Brigham
President Wilson Dines With General Scott at Port Meyer
April 6 report notes President Wilson traveled to Port Meyer, Virginia, to dine with Gen. Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff. The visit sets a precedent since presidents usually accept dinners only from cabinet members. Franklin High Ball set for May 13 by senior class.
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Washington
Wilson
Port Meyer
Hugh L. Scott
Army
Franklin High
Inside Walla Walla Prison Jute Mill Experience Report
Reporter prisoner recounts daily life at Walla Walla penitentiary in the jute mill, describing cellmates, guard presence, meals, dress, and chapel as he reveals his identity and the warden’s reaction to the story. The piece ends with the reporter’s release after an inquiry into his past.
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Walla Walla
Prises
Walla Walla Penitentiary
A. Peters
Tecoma Times
Veters
Vetere
Petera
Seattle
The
Star
Bulding
India
Eddie Jackson
Spokane
Jackson
Inside Bath Habit for Health and Bright Skin
An old health note urges both women and men to adopt an inside bath each morning. It promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, claiming improved complexion and energy and advising a quarter pound purchase for demonstration.
Pyramid Pile Treatment Showcases Home Cure Claims
Claiming to save many from surgery this ad cites letters from readers who say Pyramid Pile Treatment helped their piles. It urges readers to try a box price or request a free trial via a coupon, promoting a home remedy.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall, Mich
Rheumatism Cure Promises Free Trial To Syracuse Man
Mark W. Jackson of Syracuse New York says he was cured of muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after years of suffering. He urges other sufferers to mail their name and address to receive the remedy free before deciding to buy.
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Mark HM. Jackson
Syracuse
New York
Mark W. Jackson
Gurney
Brownatone Hair Stain Promises Quick Natural Color
A bold advertisement hails Brownatone hair stain as a fast acting dye alternative that tints gray or faded hair to golden brown or black. It claims lasting coverage, easy application, and safety, with trial offers and mail order details from The Kenton Pharmacal Co and distributor Owl Drug Co across the Pacific Coast.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike St
Covington
Owl Drug Co
Pacific Coast
Zent torpedoed and sunk with forty eight aboard
London reports the Elder liner Zent was torpedoed and sunk without warning. The loss includes forty eight persons. A few survivors have been landed and confirmed.
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London
Zent
Women’s Good Government League Visits Immigration Station
Wednesday the Women’s Good Government League toured the United States immigration station at First and Union to learn the how and why of immigration.
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Women's Good Government League
United States
First
Union
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Miya
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A. A. Folger & CO
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