National Girl Scouts Formed in Washington
Mrs. Wm. Low of Savannah Ga spearheaded a national Girl Scout organization modeled after the Boy Scouts. The national headquarters opened in the Munsey building Washington with a secretary in charge. Any group of girls may join and learn crafts indoors and health outdoors.
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Hoy Scout Organization
Wm. Low
Savannah
Munsey
Washington
United States
Savannah Girl Scout Organisation
Munsey Building
Gas used to kill Toronto milliner found dead in New York
Police hunt the last occupants a man, a girl, and another man who rented a room where Wm. Martin of Toronto was found murdered. Martin's hands were tied, a gas jet tube pressed in his mouth with a towel, and hundreds in jewelry and money missing. The landlord discovered the body as he planned to evict the trio.
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New York
Wm. Martin
Toronto
Martin
Italians nab spy fever arrests near lakes
In August near Italian lakes by the Swiss frontier three Americans two Germans and an Englishman were arrested for taking pictures. After proving they were harmless tourists authorities released them. Also in Bangor Maine a buck deer charged a car near Ellsworth denting the radiator and breaking a headlight before vanishing into the woods.
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Chiasso
Auto Bangor
Ellsworth
Ringling Bros Circus Parade Draws 12000 At Seattle Big Tent
The Ringling Bros circus opened with a morning parade from Third and Republican and a full day of shows. Two performances were scheduled for today at 2 and 8 pm after yesterday’s delays. A crowd of about 12,000 attended the Wednesday night performance, including Willie and his parents, amid a bustling city display.
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Ringling Bros. Circus
Third
Republican
Cedar
Yesler
Firet
Fifth
Willie
Girls Learn Scouts Tactics and Virtues in Uniform Style
They display signaling with flags and blankets and sticks, wigwag like soldiers, and salute as Boy Scouts do. They are schooled in integrity honesty kindness and care for the elderly. Instruction includes cooking sewing washing ironing and first aid with emphasis on athletic participation.
The Tiger Lily and three reels at Yesler Tonight
The Yesler program runs three reels The Tiger Lily plus A Sea Dog's Love and The Noisy Suitors through Friday Also listed are A Wise Old Elephant Bunny Versus Cutey Uses of Dynamite and John Manley's Awakening at the Olympian with a five reel Mysteries of Paris at the Grand and more shows through Saturday
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Yesler
U. S. Engineering Corps
John Manley
Paris
Vaudeville
Public Interest Grows in Alaska Poindexter Bill Debate
Public inquiries in Washington reveal broad interest in the Poin dexter bill for Alaska coal mine operation though passage seems unlikely as party platforms do not endorse government ownership. Senators and representatives may back a government owned railroad if urged by the administration, but not beyond that. A circus review notes the era’s appetite for spectacle and education with a large show last night attracting adults as well as children. A 160 acre Paoli Kansas farm funds local high school books and clothing to aid students. A Jan d Arc spectacle with hundreds of performers and a ballet of 50 girls opens the main events.
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Washington
Alaska
Congress
Paoli
Kan
William
Jan d'Arc
Salt as household remedy and preservative
The text extols salt as a universal household remedy for teeth, baths, rubs, eye care, throat care, mouth cleansing, and cold prevention. It recommends salt solutions for gargling, nasal douches, fabric whitening and staining, stain removal, foot baths, lime removal from cottons, drain protection, and even cleaning garments with salt in gasoline to prevent rims.
Plan Campaign by Home Consumers League in Seattle
The Home Consumers league will hold an important meeting Friday at 2 p.m. in the Arcade building to discuss a house to house campaign aimed at engaging Seattle housewives with locally manufactured goods. A list of local manufacturers will be issued next month. Arrangements for representation at the Manufacturers and Merchants fair next week and an exhibit at the King County fair in September will be decided.
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Home Consumers’ League
League
Arcade
Seattle
Manufacturers’ & Merchants
King County Fair
Markets Report Shows Varied Prices to Farmers and Retailers
The page lists average buying prices paid to producers and selling prices to retailers for fruits vegetables and meats. Items include apples peaches berries citrus melons onions potatoes lettuce and livestock products with regional references and price ranges reflecting freshness and quality.
Two Fine Premium Offers From The Seattle Star
The Seattle Star presents two premium offers for new subscribers or renewing readers. One is a parcel post chart with complete data on rates and use, plus state and national maps. The other is a Barham shaving outfit with razor, blades, brush, soap, and case, free with a one year sub at 3.26 dollars prepaid. A German arboriculturist reports that annual or less frequent forest litter removal slows pine and beech growth and increases moss and weeds.
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Seattle Star
Washington
United States
The Passing Show at Moore Theatres This Week
The Passing Show headlines Moore theatre offerings this week alongside Metropolitan Dark and Seattle Dark programs. Weekly listings highlight stage entertainment in city venues.
Riches, toil, and folly in a wary verse
The speaker derides money and wealth contrasting the rich with bonds and stocks. He boasts disdain for market shocks and robbery while noting the poor lack luxury like cars. He claims great riches are a curse and wishes for money despite professing contempt.
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Standard
Rockefeller
Railroads in Washington Prosperous 1912 Year
Olympia August 14 reports filed with the state tax commission show Washington railroads earned a total gross of 41,281,872 in 1912, higher than 39,663,878 in 1911. Only one railroad reported a decrease in earnings.
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Olympia
Washington
State Tax Commission
Girl's bones found in bed of river shock Los Angeles
Children playing in the Los Angeles river bed discovered a sack containing a young woman's skeleton. Physicians say the skull shows a fracture likely from a club blow. An investigation is ordered to determine the circumstances of the death.
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Los Angeles
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