Balfour to Visit U S to Discuss War Plans
Foreign Secretary Arthur J. Balfour will leave for Washington on a special mission. Lord Cecil acts as foreign secretary in his absence, and Robert Cecil handles blockade duties. Balfour brings deep knowledge of war conditions and organization for Lloyd George’s government.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
Washington
Lord Ceecil
Robert Cecil
Balfour
Admiralty
England
Andrew Bonar Law
Lloyd George
Haig Guns Blow Up German Works In British Push
British artillery hammered German positions as the offensive pressed forward with heavy losses for the enemy. Prisoners were taken in large numbers and German morale sagged under relentless shelling that turned trenches into a cratered sea of dust and mud.
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HAIG
Roches
Dynamiting at Burton on Vashon Island prompts $100 reward
Short news item reports an explosion at Laula Lofgren’s home in Burton on Vashon Island with authorities offering a $100 reward for arrest and conviction. Other notes include local elections, society news, and community incidents from Seattle and surrounding area.
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Laula Lofgren
Burton
Vashon Island
Charles Crickmore
Seattle Audubon Society
Blue Wing
Mischer Hall
Seattle Federation of Womens Clubs
Gray Hair Restored or Money Back Guaranteed
Advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, non dye method to restore natural gray hair color. Claims permanent, glossy, healthy hair with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Promotes Q-Ban Tone, Shampoo, Toilet Soap, and a free hair culture book from Hartell Drug Co and related outlets.
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Owl Drug Co
Heasign-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
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Restraint on School Recruiting Urged by Superintendent
Frank B. Cooper, superintendent of schools, calls for restraint on high school recruiting until federal guidance is set. He opposes propaganda in high schools aimed at recruitment and says boys should not be drafted before manpower resources are exhausted. The board approved diplomas for seniors who enlisted. leaders Gribble Graves and Cassela joined the Coast Artillery.
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Frank B. Cooper
Cooper
Coast Artillery
Fred Gribble
Ralph Graves
Whims
Bert Cassela
Defense Springs Surprise On State in Everett Murder Case
The defense in Thos. Tracy's murder case of Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Beard at the Everett shooting last November called W. H. Clay on the stand. Clay testified of a meeting where city officials mill owners and editors decided to end the trouble and that Gov. Clough asked McRae for courage to proceed with a citizen deputy plan.
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Thos. Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Everett
W. H. Clay
Clay
Gov. Clough
McRae
Government to fix food prices and farm wages
National and state plans move toward stabilizing food resources as a federal food commission may set prices and wages. In Washington state a statewide conference at the Chamber of Commerce will convene to discuss procedures and data from the department. Mayor Gill announces 20 of Kent city farm’s 40 acres will grow vegetables for city institutions, with Staplea field crops planned and celery for the hospital.
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King County
Seatte
National Capitol
Federal Food Commission
Northwest
Altho
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Gill
Kent
Tukwila May Seek Brick Highway Paving Injunction
Mayor Stevens leads Tukwila citizens in a legal bid to stop county commissioners from paving part of the Pacific highway with concrete. They seek a permanent injunction arguing a prior promise to use brick in exchange for right of way donations. Judge Smith granted a temporary injunction.
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Stevens
Supreme Court
Pacific
Stand Together Is Now Plea of Dr David Starr Jordan
A Washington message transmitted to San Francisco from Dr. David Starr Jordan argues the nation must unite during wartime. As Stanford University’s emeritus chancellor, he urges movement toward Europe to advance democracy and hasten lasting peace, despite previous antiwar stance.
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San Francisco
Washington
David Starr Jordan
Pacificlers
Jordan
Stanford University
Pactifictata
Europe
War of democracy against autocracy urged removal of Stone and Kitchin
Prof. Oliver Richardson of the University of Washington pressed for rapid changes in Congress at the Municipal league meeting in the Washington Annex. He urged Senator Stone be retired from the foreign relations chair and Claude Kitchin removed from House leadership, arguing the stakes are the preservation of free institutions.
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University of Washington History Department
Municipal League
Washington Annex
Senator Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Claude Kitchin
House
Easiest Way to End Dandruff Advertisement Claim
A simple four ounce liquid arvon remedy promises to dissolve dandruff overnight when applied to the scalp at night. With repeated use it allegedly removes all dandruff and itching by morning and leaves hair fluffy and glossy. The advertisement notes arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Papes Diapepsin promises quick relief for stomach acidity
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a five minute remedy for heartburn indigestion and sour stomach. A fifty cent bottle claimed to neutralize excess stomach acid and prevent belching gas and headaches for the whole family.
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Pape
Organic Iron-Nuxated Iron Endorsed by Dr Ferdinand King
Dr Ferdinand King of New York endorses organic Iron Nuxated Iron as easily assimilated and stomach friendly. He claims it doubles strength in two weeks for weak irritable tired women and says it is stocked by Owls Drug Co Bartell Drug Co Swifts Pharmacy and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Ferdinand King
Owls Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swifts Pharmacy
Acid Stomachs Warn Of Dangers And Simple Cure
Medical experts warn that nearly nine tenths of stomach trouble stems from excess hydrochloric acid. An antacid and astringent, plus a teaspoon of magnesia after meals, can neutralize acid and prevent further formation. Obtain pisulated agnosia or magnesia tablets from a druggist for relief.
Letters All for U S Rich or Poor
A pair of letters to Miss Grey argue Americans should defend the nation regardless of wealth. They insist war is to defend rights, honor, and democracy against Germany, urging support for the president and the home front while noting merchants and city life must continue.
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America
United States
Vanderbilt
Henry Ford
Thomas Edison
Teddy Roosevelt
Jess Willard
Anna
Misa Grey
Germany
Wall St
Frederick the Great
Wall
Reader
France
Dear Mies Grey Letter on Life and Its Harsh Judgments
A reader contrasts the fate of individuals who take a single life with those who kill by the dozen, arguing society labels killers differently. The writer reflects on a mother’s sacrifices for her sons and hints at how public opinion shifts after aims are achieved.
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Mies Grey
Mothers mourn and urge action against war’s toll
A reader signs as MOTHER OF 3 BOYS condemning war’s ruin and urging women to refuse further births to stop the conflict. A Q&A clarifies Arizona’s statehood: Arizona was admitted February 14, 1912, last to join. The rent question notes a landlord may collect rent up to vacation, even after a notice to vacate.
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