German Propaganda Boom In Mexico Costly Boomerang
A Star correspondent reports that a covert German propaganda campaign in Mexico used a German official wireless program and a stenographic setup to sell imagined victories. Key figures Herman Rueckheim and Erich von Bekardt ran falsified stories via limited wireless and local press, but post armistice most German papers collapsed and funding dried up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurter Zeitung
Mexico
Erich von Bekardt
Rueckheim
Hun
France
Berlin
Germany
Chapultepec
Uncle Sam
San Salvador
German Information Bureau
von Eckardt
Koloman Kania von Kanya
Mexico City
Carranza
von Eeckardt
Ebert
Junkers
Hohenzollern
Evangelist Dies in Beacons Hill Church Parlor
Evangelist Mrs Anna Elisa Stryans collapsed in the parlor of Beacon Hill Congregational Church during services and died before aid could reach her. Her husband N J Bryans had long been active in evangelical work and formerly served in the Salvation Army. The article later shifts focus to Mexican political press and a Goodrich Rubber company sales conference at the Butler hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill Congregational Church
Anna Elisa Ptryanes
Weed
N. J. Bryans
Deputies Raid Roadside Cafe in Bootlegging Crackdown
Sheriff John Stringer led a raid on the Motor Inn roadhouse near Auburn on Pacific Highway as part of an anti bootlegging drive. Proprietor Harry Greenwald and C. W. Sample were arrested and jailed. Greenwald facing a prior arrest. deputies seized a quart bottle of whisky and several empties.
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John Stringer
Motor Inn
Auburn
Pacific Highway
Harry Greenwald
C. W. Sample
Greenwald
U S Calls for 15000 Air Service Recruits Now
A U S call for 15000 recruits to the Air Service urges men from New York to apply. Capt Charlee J Glidden promotes joining as aviators, balloon pilots, chauffeurs, mechanics or other air service trades, with addresses sent to the Department of Air Service Officer, 104 Broad St New York. Bremerton navy yard seeks over 260 mechanics and laborers with pay from 3 to 5 dollars daily per a district bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Service
New York
Charlee J Glidden
Air Service
Department of Air Service
Broad «T
Army Flying School
Souther Field
Americus
U & Army Balloon School
Fort Omaha
Neb
Bremerton Navy Yard
11Th
United States Civil Service District
Coverall Aprons Offer Neat Striped Styles
Advertises coverall aprons described as well made with full cut design for home wear. Notes gingham and percale options in light and dark colors, trimmed with white collar and cuffs or taped edges. Emphasizes quality, launders well, and practical use.
Aprons in Various Styles Priced Broadly
Oregon shoppers see several apron styles including percale and gingham options. Prices shown for Margaret style light colors feature buttonhole scallop trimming around the bottom and pockets.
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Margaret
Chambray Aprons in Coverall Style at Low Price
Plain blue Chambray aprons with plaid gingham trim offer practical, neat home wear. These coverall style garments emphasize durability and simple styling for everyday use at a budget price of $1.79.
Outsize Aprons Offered in Larger Sizes
A special offering for women needing larger fits. Coverall aprons of percale in light and dark colors with stripe patterns, taped in white. Sizes range from 44 to 52, priced at 1.79.
Gompers Hurt In Accident In New York
Labor leader Samuel Gompers was injured when a street car struck his taxicab. He suffered two broken ribs and other injuries and rested quietly after being taken to a hospital. A medical exam was planned to assess the full extent of his injuries.
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New York
Samuel Gompera
Gompers
Suzzallo Won’t Leave Washington University Post
Dr Henry Suzzallo announces he will remain as president of the University of Washington. He plans to stay for two more years and continues recruiting faculty after a tour of 15 colleges. The university still has 25 faculty vacancies and will train reserve Coast artillery officers per a war department arrangement.
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Henry Suzzallo
University of Washington
Sureallo
State University
War Department
Coast Artillery
Search for Eva Apple Abandoned by Deputies
Deputies from Sheriff Stringer's office have halted the search for Eva Apple, 24, believed to have drowned herself in Lake Washington near the Lake City home of Mr. and Mrs. Chauren, where she had been a guest since arriving from Spokane a week ago. Footprints were traced to the shore and undercurrents may have carried the body miles away.
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Stringer
Eva Apple
Lake Washington
Lake City
Mra. & D. Clhauren
Spokane
Lake Lottom
Picnicker Killed By Truck Wheels On Des Moines Kent Road
Elseworth Lambert aged 20 returning home from a picnic party in Des Moines Kent road was killed when he fell from a truck and its wheels passed over his head. The accident occurred late Sunday afternoon. The body was taken to C. E. Chittenden undertaking parlors. Lambert is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Lambert.
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Elseworth Lambert
Second Ave
Harrison
41st Division Troops Move to Western Demobilization Camps
Bound for demobilization camps, four trains of troops passed through St Paul yesterday. The 41st division trained in California, under Lt. H R Holm, sent a contingent of 69 men to the Soldiers and Sailors' club for lunch.
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ST. Paul
California
H. KR
Holm
Wallin Walla
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Machine Gun Troops Discharged at Presidio Liege
Discharges are being given today to 269 men of the 48th machine gun battalion who arrived at the Presidio for demobilization. Many soldiers were decorated for gallantry in the Argonne fighting.
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San Francisco
S48th
Presidio
Major Riley Allen Reported Improving From Typhus
Major Riley Allen, attached to the American Red Cross in European Russia and formerly a Seattle newspaperman, is convalescing from typhus. An official telegram from Perm, Russia, says he is en route to Vladivostok under Red Cross care.
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Riley Allen
American Red Cross
European
Russia
Seattle
Perm
Allen
Vladivostok
Red Cross
Portland Mayor Extends Invitation to Seattle for Rose Festival Float
Portland Mayor George L. Baker sends Seattle an official invite to join Portland's annual rose festival. A victory parade is the lead event and a float entry is requested. The invitation awaits presentation to Mayor Hanson after his Victory loon tour returns.
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Seattle
Portland
George L. Baker
Hanson
Church Plans New Building With Two Lots Purchase
University Baptist members subscribed 5500 dollars on Sunday to buy two adjoining lots at Brooklyn Ave and 45th St south of the church for a new structure. A 75000 dollar church building is planned.
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University Baptist Church
Brooklyn Ave
45Th St
Sherman's son cites apology from grieved civil war general
Rev. Thomas Ewing Sherman in Washington reports that his father Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman might apologize to Hades for his famed three words analysis of war if alive today.
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San Francisco
United Press
Sherman
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Washington
What About Baby Brother Spring Dress Options
Bon Marche Baby Shop features spring outfits for little brothers including white corduroy coats with pearl buttons at 4.95 and white Bedford coats with black velvet trim at 7.50. Straw hats range 1.95 to 3.95, with Paul Jean and Gordon Ross suits priced around 1.95 to 2.50. Second floor baby shop.
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Baby Brother
Paul Jean
Dimity
Gordon Ross
Lace and Embroidery Week Offers Bargains at Bon Marche
Lace and Embroidery Week features discounts across Seattle New York Chicago Paris and Palm Beach with Bon Marche securing good output. Heavy Filet Lace Insertion and Swiss Embroidery priced at 25 cents a yard while 18 inch Swiss Embroidery for camisoles and skirts at 25 cents. 27 inch Embroidery for children’s dresses and infants wear ready in 35 cents per yard. 45 inch Dress Flouncing in Swiss or gandy voile and batiste offered at 1.50 per yard with Normandy Val Lace 4 inch signs 15 to 25 cents. Camisole laces 25 cents per yard and 4 inch wide laces 75 cents per yard. The Bon Marche.
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Seattle
New York
Chicago
Paris
Palm Beach
Neat Banded Hats at Bon Marche
Advertises hats with neat bands in various textures and shades, daily wear on display. Hats priced at 3.25 with wide and narrow brims, described as fashionable everyday headwear. Located on the second floor of The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Wool Sweaters for All Occasions and Durable Children’s Wear
A vivid advertisement promotes wool sweaters for present wear, outings, auto wear, and camp life. It emphasizes comfort and long wear, highlighting children’s sweaters that are neat in appearance and built to withstand heavy use.
Would You Like a New Coiffure
Hair switch advertisement offers 18 to 22 inch switches with multiple stems. Second quality prices range from 3.50 to 5.00 while first quality 18 inch and 20 inch switches run 5.50 to 7.50. Third Floor.
Bleached Sheeting and Muslin Sale on Main Floor
Bleached sheeting 500 yard lot and 2% yards wide offered in medium weight for durable sheets. Also 500 yards of bleached muslin at 15 cents a yard while stock lasts. Ideal for pillow cases underwear and similar uses. LOWER MAIN FLOOR.
Many Useful Articles in Toilet Goods
Everyday life items listed with prices including Tyrone Merit Water Bottles 98c Victory Metal Hot Water Bottles 98c Tooth Brushes 10c extra value brushes 25c and 50c Ebony Hair Brushes 50c Thermos bottles pint size 2.75 Maxine Soap four bars 25c Floating Bath Rose Soap 2c per bar Upper Main Floor
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Tyrone Merit
Victory Metal
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The
Star
BY Jack Neville
Kaiser
Republic
el Democcrata
Rafael Martines
Martines
Felix Palavicini
el Universal
Rafael Auducin
Excelsior
Eckardt
Goodrich Rubber Company
Butler Hotel
U. S
Bon March
Bargain
Suzzallo
U. W
East
Church
Gen. Sherman
Little Sister
Tams
Normandy
Val
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