Tobacco for soldiers in France endorsed by Red Cross
A letter from G. F. B. Scott defends sending tobacco to soldiers in France, arguing it boosts morale and comforts troops in trenches. The Red Cross notes some oppose tobacco but emphasizes wartime needs and careful handling of differing views.
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France
Our Boye In France Tobacco Fund
D. Stimson
Red Cross
Northwest Division
G. F B. Scott
Organization For
United States
Mr. Stimson
soli@iera
G. EB. Scott
Marrick
Rex Theatre
Football Association
Biladesa Pi
Cavalry Leader Nears Jerusalem in World War I
General Allenby commands the British mounted forces advancing toward Jerusalem. British units have pushed near Jaffa, the last rail link to the coast, as the campaign in Palestine unfolds.
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Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Allenby
Jaffa
Poultry Show Set by Seattle Associations
A poultry show will be held January 14 to 19 jointly by the Seattle Poultry and Pet Stock Association and the King County Poultry Association. The two groups have amalgamated with Harrison C. Green elected president. L. F. Croft will have show catalogues ready in a few days.
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Seattle Poultry and Pet Stock Association
King County Poultry Association
Harrison C. Green
L. F. Croft
Colman Building
15,000 New Jobs in Seattle Shipyards
Seattle leads Pacific ports with 15,000 workers in six months after December 1916. Four shipbuilding plants rise to 15 facilities employing over fifteen thousand men, with docking facilities for 100 ocean carriers at 46 piers.
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Seattle
Pacific
Port Worden
A. A. Payane
Seattle Opens 15th Ave N FE Bridge Over Salmon Bay
Seattle announces opening of the new $446000 15th avenue north east bridge across Salmon Bay for vehicular traffic. The bridge provides a direct route across the waterfront, enhancing local transportation and access.
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Seattle
Salmon Bay
Miller to Speak Here on War Relief Tour
Congressman John F. Miller arrives Tuesday for a Red Cross war relief tour. He will address groups in Seattle including Rotary, the University of Washington events, the Chamber of Commerce council, and church and military audiences through Friday. He returns to Bremerton and Tacoma weekend venues and speaks at Camp Lewis on Monday night.
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John FP. Miller
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Democracy
Red Croes
Congressional Commission
Hippodrome
Dasaar
Tie Med Cross
The
Red Cross
Bremerton
Tacoma
University M. B
Camp Lewis
Miller
Bridge Proposed Over Tracks In Danger Zone
Superintendent Charles FR Case urged the city council to compel the railroad company to build an overpass at the southern city tracks. He warned that 620 people risk life daily crossing the lines by crawling around and under trains.
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Streeta
Charles FR. Case
Com
Elks Gift Christmas Toys to Poor Tots in Holiday Event
Christmas gifts will be distributed to underprivileged children at the Elks' club gymnasium on Monday afternoon December 4 at 130. The program includes a musical segment and Mrs Ryther's home children will attend to receive gifts from the big tree donated for the occasion.
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Elks’ Club
Mother Ryther
Turkish Bomb Plot Found in Los Angeles
A Turkish bomb plot was unearthed in Los Angeles as police investigated a small boy who found a round object with a long tube, identified as a Turkish pipe. The incident occurred December 17, with authorities rushing to the scene after the discovery.
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Los Angeles
United Preas Leased
City urged to protect power plant lease interests
City Counsel Caldwell urged council to form a committee to study pending federal power legislation and inform Washington of the citys stance. He warned the Shielda bill favors existing utilities and could hinder municipal power ventures, while noting Ferrin bill concerns. The upper Skagit lease awaits Agriculture Department action as Stone Webster faces a hearing over a defaulted site lease.
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Caldwell
Senate
Uniens
State Public Service Commission
Ectty
Washington
Upper
Skagit
Department of Agriculture
Stone Webster
Bremerton Lassies Seek Rank in Navy Paymasters
Bremerton story notes 60 enlisted girls at Puget Sound Navy Yard with ambitions for paymaster ranks. Some already hold chief yeomen or chief electricians ratings and could advance in reserves, barring regulation changes.
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United Press
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy
Cars Crash on Weet Lake Ave No Injuries Reported
North end traffic delayed about thirty minutes Sunday night around 45. Two cars collided at Meridian Ave and Hinney Ave near the old Stoneway bridge south end. Cars were badly stashed but no injuries occurred.
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North End
Meridian Ave
Hinney Ave
Weetlake Ave
Stoneway Bridge
No Shortage in Ship Lumber Asserted
C. W. Stimeon in charge of the embargo in the Seattle district of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Meet Corporation says there is no lumber shortage for shipbuilding. He asserts proper distribution will prevent uneasiness among plants and users and notes ample lumber for ships.
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C. W. Stimeon
Seattle
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Meet Corporation
Christmas Tree Decoratives and Accessories Sale
Gleaming glass balls bells and tinsel are offered for Christmas decorating. Wreaths red festooning paper balls stockings candles holders snow and glass beads in assorted colors and prices from 2 for 5 cents to 50 cents and up.
Quarter Size Wardrobe Trunks and Leather Bags
Christmas sale features three quarter size wardrobe trunks with five and four compartments, 42 inch high fiber bound construction and strong locks. Genuine cowhide leather bags 18 inch size with three pockets and lift catches, priced from 17.50 to 33.50. Three piece genuine leather bags, fitted suit cases for men and women, 16 to 28 inch sizes, Windsor grain cowhide, Ivory Pyralin lining, and two locks. THIRD FLOOR THE BON MARCHE.
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BON Marche
Give Santa a Lift
A charming notice urges shoppers to support the Delivery Department by easing Santa’s burden this Christmas. It warns overload can delay deliveries and notes the three day return rule is suspended, with gifts returnable between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Santa Claus
Practical Gifts Turkish Bath Sets and Toweling Display
Fine display of Turkish bath sets and heavy Turkish toweling priced by size and quality. Jacquard terry cloth 75c a yard suitable for combing jackets or Turkish towels, 24 inches wide in pink blue helio and white on LOWER MAIN FLOOR.
An Adventure on Holiday Street
A Christmas shopping tale on Holiday Street shows a shopper quickly filling a list with items from several shops. Notable purchases include a white crepe de chine blouse for Mother, military brushes for Father, an Ivory Clock for Sister Jane, a Bath Robe for big brother, and a Green China Tea Set for Little Marjorie.
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Holiday Street
Big Brother
Marjorie
BON Marchis
Boudoir Caps and Camisoles Gifts for Maids and Matrons
The article highlights delicate camisoles crafted from crepe de chine and wash satin in pink and blue satin, crepe de chine slip-over styles, embroidery with French knots, and cap sleeves. It promotes dainty trimmed garments as ideal gifts, plus helmet caps and metallic cloth styles, all neatly boxed for giving. Corduroy robes priced from $2.95 to $15.00 and a $3.50 house robe offering versatile wear are showcased.
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Copenhagen
Heather Linens The Useful Gifts
Heather brand all linen sets arrive from overseas with hem stitched cloth in sizes 66 by 64 inches and napkins 19 by 19 inches. Pure linen sets feature floral patterns and hemstitched cloth 66 by 66 inches with matching napkins. Damask sets offer 70 by 70 inch cloths with 19 by 19 inch napkins in floral designs. Lower Main Floor.
Bargain Produce and Groceries at Bon Marche Fourth Floor
A listing of canned tomatoes soap rice prunes sugar peas and dried fruits with prices in cents per unit. Highlights include Del Monte tomatoes 23 lb can 13 cents, Crystal White Soap six bars 29 cents, Dromedary Dates 20 cents, Pecans and Brazil Nuts 25 cents per pound, and Bon Marche roasted peanuts 10 cents per package.
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del Monte
Virginia
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