Roosevelt to Boost Salvation Army on Northwest Trip
Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt plans to praise Salvation Army workers including Maj John E Atkins, calling them corkers in speeches in Idaho and Washington. A Roosevelt letter quotes his belief the Army boosted troop morale in France, as he plans a Northwest visit for The American Legion campaign.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Salvation Army
Johnny” Atkins
Salvation Army Overseas Worker
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Maj. Atkins
Frank E. Roberts
Salvation Army Home Service Campaign
Roosevelt
Mr. Roberts
Atkins
Corker
John E. Atkins
Salvation Army Overseas
American Legion
Franks Optic Stepped On Quiet Riot At City Jail
Frank Briley, a laborer, was escorted to the Fifth Ave and Yester Way jail after fears of an assault. In the receiving cell he was injured when a fellow prisoner stepped on his optic causing unrest and a vivid bruise. Acting Police Judge Eugene Childe dismissed the matter as excessive restraint.
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Frank Briley
Applej
Bert Houck
Houck
Frank
Eugene Childe
Childe
South Park Plans Big Labor Day Celebration
South Park residents prepare a Labor Day program with band concerts athletic events and a big bicycle race for under 16. A clam bake plus baseball games races and other stunts are on the schedule culminating in a community dance at the South Park playfield house after the day’s events.
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South Park
South Park Playfield House
Committee On
Suisun Slashes Health Officer Salary to One Dollar
Suisun asserts it spends less on health oversight than any town in the state with a salary of one dollar a month for the health officer. The rate was cut from ten dollars but the town must retain a wealth officer per state law, per the town attorney’s instruction.
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Suisun
Exciting Summer Romance Letters From Lively Beach
Dolly writes to Joan about her summer with vivid scenes at Lively Beach. She describes a handsome English musician, John de Galler, and a moonlit walk with an enigmatic suitor who urges courage and change. Dolly fears losing to strong passions while recalling friends, music, and seaside outings.
Indigo the Bunting among the sparrow family tale
Peter Rabbit learns Indigo the Bunting belongs to the sparrow branch by size and shape, while Indigo worries about attracting attention with his bright blue coat. Mrs Indigo and Chewink discuss family ties as the group notices others dispersing and moving on. Next story: Jenny Wren and Mr. Wren are Busy.
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Eter
Chewink
Peter
Indigo
Mrs
Mrs. Indigo
Peter Rabbit
Jenny Wren
Mr. Wren
Display at the Basement Store Priced at 12.50
A sign promises an attractive display priced at 12.50. The Basement Store advertises a ready showcase item with emphasis on value and presentation for shoppers.
Basement Store Ribbon and Garter Sale Items
The Basement Store offers ribbons in Dresden checks stripes moire and taffeta in widths 44 to 6 inches at 25 35 40 and 50 cents a yard Hair bows come in 114 yards with prices 38 53 60 and 75 cents Garter and pin on styles for children's hose supporters in sizes black white and colors priced 10 15 25 and 35 cents per pair
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Dresden
AIST
Barleycorn’s Job as Co-Respondent Gone in Divorce Report
In Macon Georgia on August 19 fifty shattered romances are spotlighted in a divorce report. John Tarleycorn, once a familiar alibi for domestic infelicity, was used by only one unhappy bride as an excuse for divorce. A duck of a man is apt to make a goose of a husband.
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Macon
John Tarleycorn
Peter Learns Mother's Value
A family tale in which Peter provokes siblings and fears their mother has run off. The children search the house for their absent mother, hear a cautionary tale from Norah, and are confronted with the idea of a single parent managing rambunctious kids. Helen Carpenter Moore.
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Mamma
Jane
Norah
It Is Folly to Cry Over Spilled Milk
A wry proverb notes that crying over spilled milk is folly because water waste remains a concern and actions should focus on practical solutions rather than regret.
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Liberty Theatre
Miss Barbour
Barbour
Seattle
Opal
Sheffield
I. M. Bennett Manufacturing Jeweler Plaza Hotel
Westlake, Near
Pine
Wheeler & Wilson
White Sewing Machine CO
Union Street
Iomances
Zoe Becker
Joan
Hentaville
Randy
Thomson
Bessie Whroughty
Thomson Kirla
Ferris’ Drug Store
Echo Lake
Tle Williams
Nellie
John de Galler
Switzerland
Symphony Orchestra
Eric Wallis
Jimmie Rows
Alwo
Dolly
Dorothy
Lively Beach
Thornton W. Burgess
T .W. Burgers
Wegner Optical CO
Dr. Hh. Bh
Wegner
Mer
Hetwersm
Florench Lpstairs
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
Bolivia
Children’s Hose
Barleycorn
Patty
Prissy
Helen Carpenter Moore
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