End of an Era for Germany to New York Family
A frightened couple Jacob Theiss and Elizabeth long lived in New York after emigrating from Germany. Illness forced work stop six years ago. They moved to live with son Andrew who later failed, prompting the elder pair to be placed in a county home. They escaped in a clothesline plan, died together, and the piece argues about social inequality and charity versus suffering.
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Elizabeth
New York
Germany
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Eliza
Political clashes and quips color a tense prewar scene
A Tacoma meeting of the Republican State Central Committee exposes deep rifts over amalgamation with progressives. Wesley Rimer Jones pushes for unity while stalwarts oppose any deal. The piece notes racing hopes, golf disruptions, Huerta jokes, and pacifist chatter as tensions rise ahead of the war era.
Bugs Like Music Frogs Like Bugs in Kansas Cartoons
A collection of humorous vignettes and dialogue sketches features farmers in Kansas wryly fearing pests and drought while a chattering chorus of bugs and frogs is imagined reacting to the threat. A talking Uncle Sam and farmers debate music bug songs and frog saviors amid rural worry.
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Goldurn
Uncle Sam
Washington readers gather for diverse spring events
Master Gakers of Washington hold their annual convention April 28 29 30. Legislative Federation in King County reports resignation of E C Gaumnitz as purchasing agent. Seattle Lodge K of P entertains at Pythian hall. Dr C M Buchanan will address at Suquamish steamer launch. New schooner Tyee sails to Alaska. Journalists and bankers toast regional bank system at Press club. The Man From Home staged by Franklin High School Friday. Rose show set for Rainier Valley June 12 under All Saints church guild. Sir Alexander Flower and Lady Flower hosted by Saunderson School. John Butler exhibits paintings at Fine Arts display. Western Alaska Steamship Co taken over by Daweon Co. Act men meet at Vancouver June 11-13. Seattle fanciers ship cats to Portland. Robert Dollar steamer in San Francisco aims for Panama Canal. Aviator Niles flies inverted during loop. Vincent Astor regains ability to sit up. Three Delafield students drown in Wisconsin and Massachusetts incidents. Bossuet tribute in France. Michael Mahoney held on bail after mayoral assassination attempt. Hotel Maryland Pasadena destroyed by fire. Fraser River fishermen press Ottawa to bar Orientals. Roosevelt touted by Senator Poindexter. Mrs. Minnie Wallace Walkup Ketcham left one quarter of estate. Olympia reports state office budgets. Waldo G Paine declines Regent bid for state college.
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Tulalip Indian Agency
Tyee
Alaska
Franklin High School Dramatic Club
Rainier Valley
Guild of All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Sir Alexander Flower
Lady Flower
Stratford-on-Avon
England
Saunderson School of Expression
John Butler
Fine Arts Society
Baillargeon
W. C. Daweon & Co
Western Alaska Steamship Co
Act
Vancouver
Seattle
Portland
Lake Quinsigamond
Mass
France
Bishop Bossuet
Michael Mahoney
Mitchel
New York
Maryland
Pasadena
Cal
Fraser River
Roosevelt
Poindexter
Minnie Wallace Walkup Ketcham
Young Seattle Boy Warns of Caterpillar Invasion
A 9 year old writer from Seattle warns residents to remove caterpillars found in trees, urging action now to prevent damage. Buford Myers signs the letter to the editor.
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Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Relief Using Liquid Argon
An old advertisement asserts four ounces of ordinary liquid argon dissolves dandruff overnight. It claims repeated nightly applications moisten and rub the scalp, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy. The copy touts argon as inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Capybara: Water-Dwelling Rodent Of South American Rivers
The capybara resembles a large guinea pig yet swims like a fish and performs aquatic feats such as high diving and long underwater swims. It inhabits South American rivers but often raids sugar cane fields causing crop damage. It feeds on vegetation and helps keep river banks clear of vegetation.
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South America
Travel Indian Style Canoe Trip Planned on Lake Washington
A Spokane club at the University of Washington plans an Indian style canoe trip across Lake Washington on April 24. The stunt showcases cultural themed travel and campus activity.
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Lake Washington
Spokane Club
University of Washington
Professor Herman Hering Lectures on Christian Science at Hippodrome
Prof Herman Hering, a board member of the Mother Church lectureship in Boston, spoke last night at the Hippodrome about the benefits of Christian Science to a large audience.
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Bon Marche
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