Two Steel Ships Awarded to Thorn dyke, Trenholme Co for Operation
The 800-ton Westport built by Ames Construction & Drydock and the Western Hope from J. F. Duthie Co. are assigned by the West branch of the United States Shipping Board to Thorn dyke, Trenholme & Co. for operation. They also secured the Oakwood and the Alabama, ships built for Pacific American Fisheries at Bellingham and Alaska Pacific Construction in Seattle. The Alabama is a fast motorship.
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Westport
Ames Construction & Drydock Company
J. F. Duthie Company
Iweat
United States Shipping Board
Thorndyke, Trenholme & Co
Opera
Oakwood
Alabama
Pacific American Fisheries Company
Bellingham
Alaska Pacific Con
Three People Hurt in Separate Auto Accidents
Mrs Jennie Ia Fall aged 29 of 1214 Bth Ave and Robert J McClure aged 38 of 38th Ave S and S sustained no bruises in separate Thursday auto crashes. An unknown woman was injured at Fifth Ave N and Royst when two cars collided.
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Bth Ave
Robert J. McClure
38Th Ave
S&s. W
Fifth Ave. N
Royst
Inventor touts labor saving device for shipyards
Charles Greenhalgh of 1118 Third Ave W claims a simple labor saving machine can be operated by hand or power and will do the work of 12 men. He plans to offer the invention to the federal shipping board for use in turning out ships, with patent application pending.
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Charles Greenhalgh
Third Ave. W
Ames
Greenhalgh
Federal Shipping Board
West Hosokie Delivered After Trial Voyage
The West Hosokie, an 1800 ton Skinner & Eddy steamship, was delivered to shipping board representatives after a successful trial trip on Thursday. Launched August 15, she was completed and delivered in 65 working days, reflecting efficiency in production.
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Skinner & Eddy Corporation Steamship
Shipping Board
Nature's Safe Blood Treatment S S S
S. S. is a vegetable remedy for rheumatism catarrh scrofula sores ulcers skin diseases blood poison and other blood disorders. It cleanses the system and is permanent with roots herbs and barks and no mineral medicines. Write to Medical Director 442 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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S&ss
Get & S&s. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
White Elephant Shop Opens Saturday for Charity
The White Elephant Shop opens Saturday at 10 AM in the Leary building basement at Second and Madison under the National League for Woman's Service. Donors give unwanted items and buyers purchase those that fit their homes, with proceeds supporting veterans and patriotic efforts.
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White Elephant Shop
Leary Building
Second
Madison
National League For Woman's Service
Second Ave
Todd Harbor Island Plant Nears Completion
The Harbor Island plant of Todd Dry Docks is practically completed with removal of repair docks from Skinner & Eddy plant No 2 to a new site. The ship repair operation will be on a larger scale than any on the Pacific coast as the Seattle institution relocates to its new location.
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Harbor Island
Todd Dry Docks Company
Skinner & Wddy
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Sixteen Missing After Sinking Of Sub Chaser 209
Washington reports sixteen men are missing from sub chaser No. 209 after it was sunk by a steamer off Fire Island on August 27. Two officers are among the missing Lieut Henry J Bowen and Ensign G H Randolph. Nine men were saved.
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Washington
Fire Island
Henry J. Bowen
G. H. Randolph
Greene orders cut in Philippines alcohol for soldiers
Brig. Gen. H. A. Greene, former Camp Lewis commander, issues orders cutting alcohol allowed for troops in the Philippines effective August 21. In the Prussian lower house, Herr Hoffman voices criticism of church and state, saying responsibility for war rests with Prussia.
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Manila
P. L
H. A. Greene
Camp Lewis
Wao
Philippines
Herr Hoffman
Prussia
Working Girls Urged to Try Lydia E. Pinkham Plant Remedy
Milwaukee reader Mrs. H. Coover credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing daily pains from functional disorders. The ad urges working women to seek the remedy, noting 40 years of company experience and inviting letters to Lynn, Massachusetts for advice.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkbain
Lydia E. Pinkham
H. Coover
26Th St
Dooley
Ellis Has Had Active Career
Everett C. Ellis, 47, Seattle resident for 25 years, is a candidate for superior court judge. He trained in several top Seattle firms, served with Kerr & McCord and as city attorney of Fairhaven, won a $40,000 grade-change award against the city, joined the prosecuting attorney’s office in 1909, and worked as deputy in his home county. A Republican, he holds multiple local posts and civic roles.
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Everett C. Ellie
Superior Court
Seattle
Struve, Allen, Hughes & McMicken
Burleigh & Piles
Kerr & McCord
Thomas Burke
L. C. Gilman
Great Northern Railway
Fairhaven
Whatcom County
John ¥. Murphy
Ellis
Young Men's Republican Club
Elk
King County Council of Defense
Lawyers’ Advisory Board
Associated Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Minute Men
British daylight saving outpaced by Europeans
Special report from London notes Americans saving daylight but Europeans lead. With twilight lasting late into the evening, street readings remain possible until 11 p.m. Police enforce blinds drawn at dark to deter air raids, with official compliance around 7 p.m. in most regions.
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N. BE. A
London
England
British Isles
Belgium Plans Restoration Effort Opens in Paris
A Paris formed National Committee for the restoration of Belgium’s economic activities organized to aid industry and trade. It will help Belgium acquire tools and raw materials for rebuilding its industrial fabric after the war. American firms are invited to send catalogs of their goods.
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Paris
National Committee For
Belgium
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Jennie Ia Fall
West Hosokie Delivered
Q. Q
Pine Street
Red Seal Grocery Annex
Ohio
Eagle Poultry Co
Sun Produce Co
American Fruit Co
Concord Grapes
Siegel
Pine St
Todd Harbor Island
Chaser
Gen. Greene
Warners
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester, Fi. Y
Food Admi
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Ceylon
Japan
14Th N. EK
Pike Pl
Ballard Ave
Green Lake
Pike Street
Eod Market
Ith Ave
McGrew
Broadway No
Union Street
Economy Market
Westlake Market
11Th
Pike
University Mkt
Corner Market
Alki Ave
Greenwood Av
Eaatiake Ave
Int Ave
Miaine St
Real Light Savers
DR. J. & Binyon Free Examination
Binyon Optical CO
NC Et
Liberty Delicatessen
Lower Ichloor
Watermelonn, Tb
Campbell's
Graham Crackers
Darley
Philadelphia Fish
Yukon Market
Creamery
Allen's
Ihah
Crescent Goods
Veal
Northwest Cor
FIRST
Dawson Meat CO
Murray
Murray Meat Co
Washington Market
Pike ST
Pike Place
METS
Fabers
Grist
Pike Fi
Miecan Ryzon Baking
Santa Clara
Lipton
Libby
Aun
Iby
Bottie
Borden's Brand
Seghetti
Crescent MA
Pike Place Market
Kellogg's
Hest
Westinghouse
MAZDA
My. Luckhurst
Thos. Lipton & Co
East
Teria
Everyboys
Shoeteria NO
Barnes
STONG
Arm & Hammer Soda
National Corn Crackeres
M. J
Stitham Market
Liberty
Abe
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