University Man Thrice Honored in War Service
Captain Albert E. Smith, a University of Washington law student, arrives in Seattle en route to Camp Lewis for discharge. He served with a Moroccan division of the French Army, earned a Croix de Guerre with three citations and the Silver Star, and saw action on five major drives with a shock unit. He previously left Seattle two years ago with the local ambulance unit.
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Albert E. Smith
University of Washington
Seattle
Camp Lewis
Smith
Uniit
Ten Year Old Louis Shafer Forms Family Union Strikes for Higher Wages
Tacoma news reports ten year old Louis Shafer earned 82 dollars in three weeks by subletting a cherry picking contract to his siblings. Louis organized the Shafer boys union, led a strike to raise pay from four to six cents a pound, and profits include hens and a chick brood. Their father Ded Shafer is a union man and former machinist.
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Tacoma
Louis Shafer
Loula
Taycoma
L. D. Shafer
Sprague
Shafer
Peterson Ranch
Puyallup
Louis
David
Hert
Jack
Harold
Foundation
Sail Road
Shafér Boys’ Union
NE group of 28 serge and other suits listed for sale
The NE department offers four suit groups totaling 143 pieces. Group 1 includes 28 Serge and Wool Jersey suits with varied former prices from 24.50 to 55.00. Group 2 covers 37 suits in black navy serge Silk and velour and other fabrics with prices from 24.50 to 95.00. Group 3 presents 38 black and navy woolen and silk suits, sizes 36 to 46, once priced 55.00 to 79.50. Group 4 contains 40 high class suits in summer styles, sizes 16 to 42, formerly priced 89.50 to 150.00.
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NE Group
Group No
Train Smash Injures Five in Sausalito Yard Crash
Five people are seriously injured after the Northwestern Pacific train from San Rafael rear collided with the Manor train in Sausalito yards. The two trains, both crowded with morning commuters bound for San Francisco, derailed several cars as the San Rafael train ran into an open switch. Two of the seriously injured may be fatally hurt and all were rushed to the railroad hospital.
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Sausalito
Cal
Northwestern Pacific
San Rafael
San Francisco
Manor
Gov Olcott likely to retire from tying games
Salem Oregon Aug 5 Gov Olcott noted for airplane flights may retire from the tying game prompted by his wife who objects to the activity.
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Salem
Ore
Olcott
McKinnon Boy Injured After Tree Fall
John McKinnon 19 son of Mr and Mrs J W McKinnon of the University district fell from a tree Monday and broke his left forearm.
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John McKinnon
J. W. McKinnon
University District
Portland Legion to probe postmaster discrimination claim
The Portland post of the American Legion will thoroughly investigate charges that Postmaster My ore discriminated against returned service men. The unanimous decision followed a meeting where the legion affirmed its stance against discrimination of ex soldiers, whether by government or private employers.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Post
The
American Legion
Myore
Legion
Portland Jewelry Stores Picket Over Labor Dispute
Striking jewelry workers in Portland Oregon bring a girl picket to a store shouting unfair to organized labor. Seventeen other jewelers countered with girl pickets and banners declaring unfair to prevent a single target from gaining leverage. Workers demand eight hours, 36 dollars weekly and union recognition. Employers threaten to quit rather than accept a closed shop.
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Portland
Ore
Atrikera
Substitute robin alarm clock introduces jazz dawn
In Los Angeles on August 5 Fred Cook unveils a new alarm clock that starts a phonograph to play jazz as the sleeper awakens, aiming to wake people with music from the couch.
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Los Angeles
Robin
Fred Cook
Lift Off Corns with Freezone Drops
Advertises a corn and callus remover product called Freezone. Claims quick, painless relief by applying a few drops to the corn or hard skin, then lifting it away root and all. Promotes use on hard corns soft corns and between toe corn.
Congress Ends Packers Tax on Ham Packaging Prices
President Wilson signed an agricultural appropriations bill ending the practice of packers selling wrapped ham and bacon at premium prices by requiring net weight branding. Senators Smoot and Sherman argued against the rider while Pomerene and Kenyon defended the reform, warning of higher consumer costs if struck.
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Washington
Wilson
Pomerene
Kenyon
Smoot
Sherman
Agricultural Department
Pantages Opens With Dancers Blackface Comedy and Tricks
A new Pantages program features dancers led by Winifred Go more in On With the Dance accompanied by Miss Gilraine and Herford Hartwell. Two blackface comedians perform a lively act ending with a dressing room scene. Joe Jackson returns as a bicycle tramp comedian. The Rialto Quartet, Bobby Henshaw, and The Shattucks provide harmony, mimicry, and juggling.
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Comediennes
Winifred Gomore
Joe Jackson
Jackson
Great Picnic Planned for Yanks in Kingston
More than 700 soldiers sailors and marines and veterans will attend a picnic next Sunday in Kingston across the sound. Mrs Estelle G Mendenhall is organizing with tickets distributed at the Soldiers and Sailors club. A picnic boat departs Colman dock at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. The girls join the event and will bring the lunch.
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War Camp
Kingston
Sound
Estelle G. Mendenhall
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Colman Dock
Poisoned mutton sickens 900 in Uberruhr near Rhine
In Uberruhr Germany Aug 4 more than 900 people were poisoned after eating mutton. Survivors report ptomaine like symptoms and many victims died. Local authorities investigate the meat source and monitor the outbreak.
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London
Rhenish
Uberruhr
Austria Prepares Counter Proposals at Peace Talks
Dr Karl Renner head of the Austrian peace delegation announced that Austria will submit counter proposals to the treaty terms tomorrow. He will then depart for Vienna and return to St Germain on August 12.
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Paris
Karl Renner
Austria
Vienna
St. Germain
William Dickson Charged With Speeding
In New York on August 5 William Dickson told the judge his wife left for the country and he could not wake in time to reach court. He was held for further hearing on a speeding charge.
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New York
William Dickson
Lightning Burns Man. Shoes Torn In Washington Incident
George Neighbor suffered severe burns along his left side when lightning struck in Washington Indiana. The bolt burned his foot and tore off both his shoes. He was revived moments before the coroner arrived.
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Washington
Ind
George Neighbor
Paul Hofer Credits Tanlac With Restored Health
Paul Hofer a Seattle machinist describes severe digestion pain headaches and fatigue before taking Tanlac. He reports improved appetite digestion weight gain and renewed energy after using Tanlac praising its effects and noting the product is sold at Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle.
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Taniac
Paul Hofer
Guarantee Manufacturing Company
45Th Street
Seattle
Tanlace
Bartell Drug Stores
Tanlac
Lee Rosa Suffers Broken Rib After Fall From Window
In Chicago on August 5 15 year old Lee Rosa reportedly dreamed he was outside but woke to a fall from a second story window resulting in a broken rib.
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Chicago
Lingerie Blouses Special and Lightweight Union Suit Ad
Lingerie blouses in 95¢ sale for Wednesday offer sizes 36 to 44 in various necklines trimmed with tucks and lace. Union suits in ecru cotton yarns, ankle length, long or short sleeves, available sizes 34 to 59.
Coat Style Silk Sweaters in Turquoise and Pink Discounted
Sale notice for upper main floor stock of fiber silk sweaters in plain weave. Sash and square collar trimmed with chenille at collar cuffs and pockets. Turquoise, rose, yellow, light pink and American beauty. Sizes 38 to 44. Was 12.50, now reduced for stock readjustments. Wednesday sale event implied.
Boldt's French Pastry Storefronts Listed in Downtown Areas
Local listing highlights Boldt's French Pastry with addresses at Uptown 414 3d Ave and Downtown 913 2d Ave. The notice notes multiple locations for the bakery chain.
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Boldt
Uptown
3D Ave
2D Ave
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