War Bond Drive Urges Full Share. Seattle Plants Lead
The article urges every worker to purchase Liberty Bonds and track individual subscriptions. It notes a $5 billion objective set by Leo McAdoo, with top prizes of five red white and blue pennants awarded to leading industrial plants across Seattle classes. Subscriptions are divided by plant employment and assessed per capita to determine class winners before the May 4 deadline. Local firms report strong progress, with Falls and Snoqualmie County among high totals, and reminders that bonds are available through local offices with no fee.
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Sam
Ted
Leo McAdoo
Seattle
Professor and Woman to Appear in Court
April 17 report states Mrs R M the “itty bitty lady” of W I Thomas amours recovered from a nervous breakdown under a professor’s care. A distinguished doctor was dismissed by trustees as the case moves to morals court Friday over alleged improprieties in a hotel room.
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R. M
W. I. Thomas’ Amours
Trustees University
Southern
Savant
Men at Camp Lewis Urge Timely War Effort and Ship Support
Maj. Gen. Greene urged urgency in sending troops to France but said ships food money and labor are needed first. He blamed home slackers not buying war bonds and warned against a labor organization masking as a union while stressing the need for six shipyard workers per soldier.
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Camp Lewis
France
Atlantic
Greene
Moes
Paria
Riddell Wins Tacoma Mayor Race by Narrow Margin
C M Riddell won the Tacoma mayoral contest by 400 votes over A V Fawcett after a city election yesterday. Riddell, an attorney and county defense council chair, defeats the incumbent Fawcett. Labor candidates Shoemaker and Harrison beat Meath and Carr for city commissioners. Roberts defeated Meads for controller. A $4 million power plant bond issue was defeated. The Tacoma Times backed the four elected candidates and opposed the bond.
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Riddell
Tacoma
C. M. Riddell
A. V. Fawcett
County Defense Council
Fawcett
Fred Shoemaker
H. Roy Harrison
Edward Meath
Calvin J. Carr
John M. Roberts
Jonn F Meads
Tacoma Times
The
Star
Bondasue
Germany Expectation of US Aid Cited by Dr. Jordan
Dr. David Starr Jordan, president emeritus of Stanford, told a Municipal League luncheon that Germany overestimated US aid and support. He cited a mistaken belief of 10 million German supporters in the United States, clarifying the figure was closer to 1,000. He described himself as a fighting pacifist.
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Germany
United States
Belgium
David Starr Jordan
Emeritua
Leland Stanford University
Municipal League
Twenty Teams at Camp Lewie Begin Baseball Championship Series
Twenty teams will compete in a three game series to decide the 1st division championship at season end. Practice is set to begin very shortly at Camp Lewie on April 17.
Western Aviators Win Croix de Guerre for First Home Ground Victory
Doug Las Campbell of California and Alan Winslow of Chicago earned the Croix de Guerre from a French general after shooting down two German planes over the American aero field in France. Campbell, Harvard 1917, father is Mount Harmiston observatory director. Winslow, 22, impressed by outmaneuvering the enemy and rejoining the fight after a brief card-game interlude.
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France
Douglas Campbell
California
Alan Winslow
Chicago
Campbell
Harvard
Mount Harmiston
Madonna of Albert statue foretelling turning point of war
Report describes the legend that the Madonna of Albert would fall only as Germany loses ground. The bronze Virgin and Child has stood atop the Albert church as French observers tied its fate to military fortunes. Now Albert faces renewed bombardment and the public awaits whether the statue will finally crash.
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Albert Church
Germany
House of God
France
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Hia
Commission May Cut Gas Quality Here
City utilities department reports that Seattle Lighting Company gas quality may drop further if the state public service commission orders lower grade gas. Expert Dr Bemis suggests profits rise by selling low grade gas while rate increases push consumers to use more heat.
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Seattle Lighting Company
City Utilities Department
State Public Service Commission
Bemis
Swinton Calls World War Crusade for Humanity
Maj. Gen. FE Swinton and Frank G. Odell addressed a patriotic gathering at the Masonic auditorium and Bon Marche luncheon stressing a crusade against Prussian Kultur. Swinton hailed Britain’s tank legacy and humanity’s cause, Odell urged relentless effort until Prussia’s influence is ended.
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FE. D. Swinton
Masonic Auditorium
Frank G. Odell
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Prussia
British American Relief Association
University of Washington Names Student Officer Nominees
Student officers were nominated Wednesday at a campus assembly. Darwin Meisnest and Walter Hodge run for president. H Sherman Mitchell and George Beardsley, Errol Rawson and John Allen for vice presidents. Mark Haas for Daily editor.
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Darwin Meisnest
Walter Hodge
H. Sherman Mitchell
George Beardsley
Errol Rawson
John Allen
Mark Haas
The
Daily
William O Graham Former Seattle Naturalization Examiner
William O Graham, a former United States naturalization examiner, is noted in Seattle. The brief entry records his role and location.
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William 8. Graham
United States Naturalization Examiner
Seattle
Tailored Petticoats and Hats Take Center Stage
A Riverside department announces new season styles featuring taffeta Petticoats in plain and changeable colors with deep hemstitched ruffles and shirred headings. Also new millinery offers include large and small hats in spring shades with trims from quills to flowers, all promoted as value highlights from $4.45 to $4.50.
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Praser-Paterson Co
New Beach Cloths Debut In Practical Yard Wide Fabrics
New Beach Cloths offer dependable materials for waists dresses and outings. Arrivals include helio sand tan brown green pink blue navy white 82 inches wide. Paterson Co on Second Floor promotes the line.
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praser-Paterson Co
Gingham Plaid Voiles Highlight New Sheer Fabrics
Fraser-Paterson Co introduces new dainty sheer Voiles in gingham plaid patterns. These one tone fabrics measure 39 inches wide and are priced at 40 cents a yard. Second Floor displays the selection.
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Fraser-Paterson Co
Sweetheart of a Soldier Killed in France
Front line reporter recalls a young Michigan soldier named Eddie who died in France after asking for two letters to his mother and a girl back home. The regimental chaplain describes 24 new graves, each with a wooden marker, and the heroism of American troops amid shattered villages and German shelling.
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Sammies
Seattle Star
France
Tobaccs Fund
Ile
Fiveryone
Michigan
Padre
Eddie
No Farm Labor Shortage Now Warned by State Council
The state council of defense announced that every county will mobilize idlers to farm work. It labeled idle individuals as slackers and argued active help from all is needed. No recruitment of women is required and the Harvesters' league is deemed to have achieved the goal. Retired farmers are returning to work as evidence of no real shortage. Fireworks ban and franking privilege for soldiers were approved.
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State Council of Defense
Tacoma
Man’s Land Army
Harvesters’ League
J. C. Scott
Washington State College
When Itching Stops With Zemo Skin Remedy
A trusted treatment promises rapid relief from itching and skin irritation. Ask any druggist for 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo and follow directions to banish irritations pimples eczema ringworm and similar troubles. The E W Rose Co Cleveland OH sells this penetrating liquid for smooth healthy skin.
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Yes
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
We Have Not Begun To Sacrifice Says Attorney
Attorney J. W. Reynolds told West Seattle residents at a patriotic meeting that Americans have pledged 8 billion dollars in war loans while France and England have contributed 45 billion and are only half as wealthy, insisting the nation has not yet truly sacrificed.
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France
England
United States
J. W. Reynolds
West Seattle
Run the Gauntlet at Camp Lewis Now
At Camp Lewis soldiers practice a new agility game in the cantonment. Men stand in two lines, each holding a belt at waist level while a chosen runner dodges blows aimed at the legs. The drill aims to improve speed and wind.
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Camp Lewis
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