London hut ready for American troops on way to war
The Army and Navy Young Men’s Christian Association has rushed a large hut to London’s Akithwych near Somerset House to provide lodgings meals and recreation for U S troops passing through or on leave in London. It will house over 350 men and include billiard rooms cafe writing and an American soda fountain aiming to serve officers with club accommodations.
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London
Europe
Young Men's Christian Association
Ing
Strand
Somerset House
United States Army
Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association
Washington State Guard Begins Muster at State Border
The mustering in of the Washington State Guard is under way. The first company, FB under Capt. Frank Downie of Bellingham, was accepted for service and mustered in Saturday night. The regiment is planned to reach about 1,400 men.
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Washington State Guard
Frank Downie
Bellingham
Adjt
Maurice Thompson
Con Walsh joins Seattle police force
Con Walsh the 58 pound shot putter from London Olympic Games becomes a Seattle police officer. He was assigned by Lieut. Dennis Drew. Both men were born in Carriganima County Cork Ireland.
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Con Walsh
Seattle
Lieut
Dennis Drew
Carriganima
County Cork
Ireland
Wilson Keeps Fit for Work by Exercising
President Wilson remains healthy and active despite the war burden. He starts each day with morning exercise and golf with Mrs. Wilson, then tours the White House grounds. He reads newspapers via Secretary Tumulty, curates clippings for his attention, and enjoys detective stories for mental diversion.
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Wilson
Mra. Wilson Naw
White House
Rainier Ad Praises Western Drink and Growth
An advertisement extols Rainier as the pure Western soft drink and urges Washington residents to choose local products to save money. It promotes expansion of the Rainier brand into a larger, modern western American soft drink establishment and includes a phone cue.
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Rainier
Western America
Little Daughter of Old London Pantomimist to Come as Cinderella
Jeanne Rae daughter of Granville Rae a famed London pantomimist arrives with Ringling Brothers to play Cinderella in their circus spectacle. Her great uncle Al Miaco once led a company in Humpty Dumpty and Magic Talisman and will appear as king in Seattle exhibitions next Thursday and Friday. Miaco, a former Dan Rice clown, recently turned 76 while Jeanne Rae is 20 and the pair perform in hippodrome acts and the royal role alike.
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Jeanne Rae
Granville Rae
London
England
Ringling Brothers
America
al Miaco
Mina
Minco
Hippodrome
Ringling
Merry Andrews
Confessions of a Wife On Paria trip and a secret engagement
Paula Newton recalls a risky romance with Jack Van Renssalaer aboard a ship. He proclaims love and proposes marriage while his mother plots to use Paula for gowns and status. Paula rejects a life of wealth without love, foreshadowing a dramatic denouement.
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Jack van Renssalaer
Margie
Paula
Paria
John
Land
Jack
Margite
Althe
van Renssalaer
Jackie
Altho
Edison to Visit Wilson for Secret War Invention
United Press reports that Thomas A Edison will meet President Wilson at 4 p m in the White House visit. The purpose remains undisclosed though Edison has been working in his New Jersey plant on unknown secrets.
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Edison
Wilson
Washington
A. Edison
White House
New Jersey
Can You Tell Marine Colored Hat Cords Define Ranks
The article explains how hat cords in yellow blue and red help civilians identify cavalry infantry and artillery roles. It notes Marines wear khaki and an eagle globe and anchor emblem on their hats but do not wear any hat cord.
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United States Marine
Baseballs for Bombs Training at Puget Sound Yard
Marines in training at the Puget Sound navy yard throw base balls as a drill for handling hand grenades in trenches. The session runs long as recruits work on throwing accuracy and fitness amid the wartime effort.
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United Press
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Novelty Sarah and Chiffon Taffeta Silks Ad
Attractive offering of novelty Sarah and chiffon taffeta silks satin striped in contrasting colors ideal for separate skirts and to harmonize with blouses in various colorings for street and afternoon wear. Wide 36 inches priced at $1.65 a yard.
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Sarah
A Pretty Crepe Gown at 59c
An advertisement describes a white crepe gown with a circular neck trimmed by a ribbon embroidery edge and kimono sleeves finished with lace. Sold at 59 cents.
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