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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
13
NEWCASTLE Pa Aug 31 The owner of the old Neshannock Falls hotel site has released two monkeys to clear the area of black snakes that infest the land since the hotel burned years ago. A summer colony of bungalows will be built nearby and the snakes are being driven away first.
SMITH CENTER Kan Aug 3 In northwest Kansas towns overcrowding hits housing shortages. In this city a newly arrived family after imploring the school board was allowed to begin housekeeping in one of the schoolhouse rooms.
Puget Sound Navigation Co announces a nautical excursion from Colman Dock to Union City and back. The schedule envisions boards at 9:00 am with return by 10:30 pm. Adults pay one dollar and children fifty cents for this city outreach voyage.
A Cornell freshman recounts his aviation aspiration and the U S Army Air Service selection tests. He describes eager interest in flying, the nerve tests, eye and ear examinations, a spinning chair, blindfold balance checks, and the link to flying in clouds or at night.
Washington August 31 Hoover foresees a one pound loaf at 5 to 6 cents via mixed flour using barley rye and corn. The plan aims to keep allotments simple for housewives while saving wheat for allies and limiting prices.
Paris Missouri August 31 I BR tired citizen plans to quit church attendance due to interruptions during sermons He cannot sleep when preachers call for standing to sing or stand during hymns He questions why standing improves rest rather than sitting down
In Haven New York on August 31 Hibbert Hibbard Bratt dubbed the laziest man in the country is presented with a belt by several townsfolk to formalize the title.
Mrs. Josie Copner of Cincinnati Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long illness. The ad promotes the tonic as a remedy for female troubles drawn from roots and herbs and claims forty years of proven value.
Berlin releases statement on the Kaiser’s 1914 telegram to President Wilson, amid claims it was misreported. British and German press debate authenticity and implications for war responsibility and King George’s role.
Binyon Optical Co advertises eye examinations by a graduate optometrist on First Avenue Seattle. Lenses ground in house with free examination and glasses not prescribed unless necessary. Address 1116 First Ave near Pine Street. Main 1556.
A brief price note lists amounts including 88.50 10.00 817.50 and a 15.00 to 25.00 range. The fragment suggests varied costs likely for goods or services without complete context.
Washington August 31 The Kaiser's dogs of war reportedly turn against him as War Secretary Baker endorses Senator Brady’s war dog bill. German shepherds are offered nationwide to be trained for Red Cross units under Brady’s select service plan. A major training camp forms at Allentown Pennsylvania as dogs are prepared under new regimens.
John A. Niemann, 50, died after losing balance while teaching a horse to drive cattle. A dog lunged at the other animal causing the dog to dash between Niemann's legs. He fell face down and sustained internal injuries.
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