Dutch Emabargo Strains Holland as Food Crisis Deepens
United Press reports Chevalier Van Rep pard says the embargo tightens the noose on Germany and pushes Holland toward choosing between fighting with the Allies or eating with Germany. Dutch ships with 160,000 tons of wheat and fodder sit idled in American harbors as Hoover and Van Reppard clash over neutral trade and aid. Begin reading "Persuasive Peggy" Monday.
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Chevalier van Reppard
Netherlands
America
Uncle Sam
Germany
Holland
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Belgium
New York Harbor
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Asajfs
Britain
Herbert Hoover
van Reppard
Hoover
England
United States
San Francisco
Pacific
Atlantic
Norwegians Riot Over Pro German Sentiment At Bergen Ship Dock
A Norwegian ship the Rannvelg docked at Aalesund amid a hostile protest. Locals jeered the officers, threw rotten fruit and rocks, and forced the ship to depart after longshoremen refused to work. A Dutchman aboard news story notes Norwegian hostility toward Germany.
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Norway
Germany
Aalesund
Seattle
Auto Crash Injures Street Pedestrian and Destroys Window
Louie Levanthall junk dealer of 506 Second Ave drove a car Friday afternoon on Second Ave near Marion Street. He nearly struck a woman, veered to miss her and crashed into a motorcycle and a showroom window. The impact bent a light pole at Marion Street and First Avenue and caused further damage as the car moved along Marion Street.
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Louie Levanthall
Second Ave
Levanthall
Daily Market Prices for Vegetables and Fruits and Rents
Market report lists wholesale prices for greens beans cabbage celery corn cucumbers and more with individual items stated per unit or per crate Local growers in Nebraska Iowa and surrounding areas supply items such as lettuce onions peppers tomatoes and fruit varieties including apples cherries lemons pears peaches and berries Prices paid for rags poultry veal and pork are also noted with figures for producers.
Sarah Bernhardt to Appear at Metropolitan Soon
The article notes Sarah Bernhardt’s tour on the Klaw & Erlanger circuit may open at the Knickerbocker September 1 and possibly reach the Metropolitan Theatre in Seattle. It highlights Wilkes Players with Phoebe Hunt in The Song of Songs and other acts across Pantages, Palace Hip, Orpheum, Tivoli, and Panteges bills, with Viola Dana and Ruth Roland film features among attractions.
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Orpheum Theatre
Eugene Levy
Jack Gilbert
Rehan and Lloyd
Bridewell Sisters
Viola Dana
Pantages
Octavia Handsworth
The
Four Roses
Eddie Martin
Ruth Roland
Refined Atmosphere Dining at Hotel Butler
A brief advertisement notes music and dancing with dinner at Hotel Butler, promising an atmosphere refined to fit readers' budgets and pocketbooks.
How to Lose Your Tan Freckles or Wrinkles
An ad describes mercorized wax to peel away tan redness and freckles without injury. Use nightly like cold cream, wash off in the morning, and expect clearer skin in about a week. A second solution uses a solution of axolite in witch hazel for astringent toning and whitening.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Of Capsules Promises Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Of Capsules as a permanent cure for backache claiming long history since 1696 and government charter. It urges daily use, warns against imitations, and touts Holland origin with price points and a money back guarantee.
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Holland
Netherlands
Ow! Drug Co
Letter from HAL on engagement and a kiss incident
Cynthia Grey advises HAL who planned to marry a coworker but faced a kiss by another man that led to tension. She urges fair treatment, a possible explanation from the fiancée, and to seek dialogue before deciding whether to act or forget.
Husband Should Share Family Burden, Advice to Wife
A 14 year marriage prompts advice that a husband must work and contribute to family support. If health allows, the wife should urge his responsibility and share burdens, affirming self care and joint duty for education and security.
Woman May Wear Hat in Restaurant
Dear Miss Grey answers a reader question about hat etiquette in dining rooms. Maude notes a woman may remove her coat but keep her hat on in public dining spaces, even in hotels unless she resides there.
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Miss Grey
Maude
Conversation Advice for a Young Man on Speaking Skills
A 22 year old writes Dear Miss Grey seeking tips to hold a conversation. The advisor urges study observation and memory to provide interesting topics and skills. A good conversationalist listens and shares, noting holding a conversation is a mutual effort where both parties contribute.
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Miss Grey
Boy Refuses to Meet Girl's Folks
A reader asks why a date who met her mother has not contacted again. The adviser suggests the man may be adjusting his ideas about propriety and class, and advises patience while promising the lesson will help him value the girl.
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Miss Grey
Genrle
Marriage and Citizenship Rights for Women in Cross Nation Marriages
Dear Misa Grey explains that a American born woman who marries a non naturalized foreign man loses her citizenship, while a foreign-born woman who marries an American man gains citizenship. A reader asks how to learn about manufacturing industries in specific cities and is advised to contact local boards of trade or commercial clubs.
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America
Nadine
Miss Grey
Boards of Trade
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Cobbler Faces Decline As Autos Enter Trade Next Door
In Fargo on August 24 a local cobbler clings to his trade amid rising automobile use. A clip about a cobbler who died by his own hand after his business declined is cited to illustrate the pressure on traditional shoe repair.
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N. D
J. F. Hunter Dies of Injuries in Auto Crash
J F Hunter jeweler at 330 29th Ave died in Providence hospital from injuries after Friday collision with a car owned by C P Keyes 1726 Broadway. The parked vehicle rolled down Columbia Street striking Hunter before it hit the A J Park & Co display window. Retired merchant A D Alexander who was with Hunter was injured.
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29Th Ave
Providence Hospital
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C. P. Keyes
Broadway
Columbia St
A. J. Park & Co
Columbiia St
A. D. Alexander
Tacoma and India Ferry Runs From Colman Dock
Tacoma and India depart Colman Dock every two hours after 7:00 A M for Puget Sound navigation, with schedules guiding early morning service.
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