Responsible position at Panama Canal offers chance for advancement
A Seattle Engineering School graduate, Nell Wetherby, writes from Balboa Heights Panama Canal Zone about securing a government post after completing gas engine, machine shop, and drafting training. The note praises practical schooling, shows how naval service aided his career, and invites enquiries through the Seattle school catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Canal Zone
Nell Wetherby
Yoling Wetherby
United States Navy
Wetherby
Seattle Engineering School
Faulkner
Neil Wetherby
Balboa Heights
Panama
Old Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Promised to Work
An old home remedy for darkening gray hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur, sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound in drug stores. A bottle costs about 60 cents and promises natural, even darkening after use, with repeated applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Pinex Based Cough Syrup For Fast Home Relief
Mothers can prepare a quick acting cough syrup at home using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with granulated sugar. The remedy claims to soothe throat membranes, loosen phlegm, and reduce cough within 24 hours, for both children and adults. Sold by The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne Indiana with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pinex Co
Wayne Ind
Society Night Makes Seattle Debut of Four Star Billiard Tour
Four billiard greats led by Willie Hoppe arrive in Seattle for a three day stay at Brown and Hulen's parlors. Charles C Peterson Young Jake Schaefer and Chick Wright will perform with two tables and entertain with exhibitions by Peterson and Hoppe. The tour manager KR Benjamin praises Brown Hulen's as an ideal parlor setting. Society night opens with the city’s select to witness the stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Brown & Hulen
Willie Hoppe
Charles C Peterson
St. Louis
Jake Schaefer
Chick” Wright
Pacific Coast
Peterson
Hoppe
Brown & Malen
Benjamin
Brown @ Hulen
Drink Fatal to Confectioner in Dreamland
Nicholas Raniero confectioner of Dreamland died after drinking a prohibition whisky downtown. He suffered stomach pains on the way to the city hospital and officials suspect poisoning. Detectives are seeking a man he reportedly quarreled with at Dreamland. An autopsy will be held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Raniero
Dreamland Lance
City Hospital
Rantero
Dreamland
Inspectors to Visit Bremerton Navy Yard for Base Study
Bremerton officials announce the commission on navy yards will arrive shortly after December 16 to inspect the Bremerton navy yard. Rear Admiral James Helm will lead the visiting party as they evaluate the potential establishment of a submarine and aeronautic base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
R. E. Coontz
Bremerton Navy Yard
Commission On Navy Yards
James Helm
Elopement Upsets Mother as Couple Marries in Church
Gladys Madigan and Sam Lamping, former University of Washington students, eloped on Wednesday night to wed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception instead of a church ceremony. The couple plans to reveal details to friends after January 1 following their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Madigan
Sam Lamping
University of Washington
J. J. Madigan
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Carroll
Villa Moves in Sonora region to direct scattered forces
Villa is relocating his army after replenishing supplies from Chihuahua City and is believed to have established headquarters at San Andreas. From there he is directing his forces in small bands, assembling and guiding operations as reports reach U S authorities in El Paso.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua City
Villa
U. S
San Andreas
The Harmony Kings and Newsies at Grand and Palace Hip
The Harmony Kings and the Three Newsies perform at the Grand theatre with dog dancing and jokes while Dunn and Adams revive old stage melodies. The Grace Twins and Valeska Suratt present gowns and songs, with Rasakin’s Royal Russian Walalaika band and a lineup of vaudeville acts at Palace Hip plus the five part Saint Devil and Woman film.
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Harmony Kings
Three Newsies
Grand Theatre
Dunn and Adams
Mr. Adams
Ed. Lang
Macintyre and Heath
Seattle
Grace Twins
Valeska Suratt
Fox
Broadway
Palace Hip
Rasakin
Yale
Chas. T. del Vecchio
Williams and Fuller
Charlotta
Gladys Vance
Russell
Hell
Saint Devil
Florence la Adie
Eddie Leonard ailing fans at the Alhambra matinee
Eddie Leonard, 40, bald and wearing burnt cork, draws Seattle women and men to the Alhambra matinee with his performance. The veteran entertainer hums in his dressing room and explains his appeal lies in treating each show as a lifetime opportunity and delivering audience joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Eddie Leonard
Eddie
Pddle
Bo Leonard
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Relief for Colds
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy used every two hours for up to three doses. It promises to open blocked nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache, feverishness, sore throat and sneezing, with pleasant taste and no inconvenience. The copy urges readers to obtain the genuine product for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Acta
Man of discipline speaks on heart and effort in performance
The subject emphasizes putting heart into singing and dancing to win audience approval. He recounts exhausting practice and the belief that conscientious effort, even at personal cost, yields results and parallels Coach Gilmour Dobie’s football team discipline. An Englishwoman patents ship bunks that stay level on rolling vessels.
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Tarely
Gilmour Dobie
Dobie
Brooks Rupture Appliance Advertisement Promises Cure
An early 20th century advertisement extols the Brooks Rupture Appliance as the only comfortable, scientific rupture cure. It claims instant relief, offers a free illustrated book with prices and testimonials, and invites readers to mail a free coupon to request information and guarantees trial proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elas
Brooke Rupture Appliance Praised by Bethlehem Man
James A. Britton of 0 Spring St Bethlehem Pennsylvania writes to commend the Brooke Rupture Appliance as comfortable and effective. He claims six years of rupture trouble ended and urges others to procure the device, praising the seller’s honorable treatment of customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Britton
Bethlehem
Trial to Prove It and Service in Eckle's Artillery
A historical letter notes a person sent on trial to prove it, mentions three years served in Eckle's Artillery at Oglethorpe County, expresses hope for divine reward for aiding suffering humanity, and is signed by H. Sb. Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckle
Oglethorpe Co
H. Sb. Banks
Ten Reasons to Send For Brooks Rupture Appliance
The copy touts Brooks Rupture Appliance as a unique device with an air cushion design that stays in place. It claims comfort through soft rubber, invisibility under clothing, washability, and safety without metal parts, plus decades of honest business.
Confederate Veteran Cured by Appliance in Commerce Ga
A letter from a Confederate veteran in Commerce Georgia describes being cured and restored to health after using an appliance. The writer, 68 years old, states he is now sound and able to plow or perform heavy work and credits the appliance with permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Brookes
Woman Held In For First Degree Assault In Everett Case
Mrs Edith Frenette was bound over for trial on first degree assault after testimony by Sheriff Don McRae and ex officer John Molin. They described a November 5 dock battle and a gun drawn in view of Molin as McRae was being taken to hospital. Bail set at 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McRae
John Molin
Edith Frenette
The
W. W. Trou
Molin
McRae
Justice Sheller
Auto
Appliance Cures Boy After Other Remedies Fail
Mr C FE Brooke receives a testimonial from WM Patterson of Akron Ohio praising an appliance that cured a boy after three months of use and after trying several other remedies, stating they will recommend it to friends and owe them thanks.
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C. FE. Brooke
Marehall, Mich
Patterson
No. 177
Main St
Akron
UW Football Team Receives Fifteen Gold W Awards
Fifteen gold W s were awarded to members of the University of Washington football team at the annual athletic assembly. In Meany hall Stacy Jones and Harold Allen were nominated for editor of the University Daily, while Charles Grinnell and Don Burdick were nominated for yell leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Meany Hall
Stacy Jones
Harold Allen
University Daily
Charles Grinnell
Don Burdick
Yell
Foreign Trade School Opens at University
The University Extension Division starts a new foreign trade course at 7 30 tonight in Henry Building assembly rooms. W B Henderson Seattle Commercial agent for the U S Bureau of Foreign Trade and Commerce directs the twenty four general sessions with twelve round table discussions led by local businessmen. The program aims to systematize and define procedures for firms entering or expanding foreign trade activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension Division
Henry Building
W. B. Henderson
Seattle
United States Bureau of Foreign Trade and Commerce
E. F. Dahm
Export business interests listed by various trade groups
The text references bankers, transportation men, import and export brokers, and commercial houses engaged in export business, indicating a focus on the network of entities involved in international trade.
Silver for Bone at Alaska Chamber Dinner
A silver service was presented to Scott C. Bone retiring chairman of the Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at the bureau's annual dinner held Wednesday at the Arctic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott C. Bone
Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Arctic Club
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Jansen St
Dubuque
Mr. Co. KF. Brooks
Marehall
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W. W
Everett
Scott
Scott's
Bowne
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