Altruism and Lotteries Prompt Seattle Letters on $100000
Readers respond to the What I Would Do With $100,000 Cash contest with most saying they would give to charity. The note asks for women with living husbands, mothers, daddies and others to submit plans to J. Dobrin in Seattle. Also reports coal shipments and anticipated production changes in 1920 with independent operators predicting market pressure on speculators.
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Seattle
Eveyone
J. Dobrin
Ave
Northern Life
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Philadelphia
Novelty Gift Suggestions in Mahogany and Glass Sets
A catalog of gift items with prices: mahogany candlesticks 1.50 to 8.50, hand carved mahogany book ends 5.50 to 29.50 a pair, nut bowls 6.00, nickel plated smoking sets 0.75 to 19.00, china tea sets 10.50 to 33.00 per set, decorated glass candy jars 4.80 to 8.00, children's cups 1.75 to 3.75, tea plates 4.50 to 14.00, silverware gift boxes 1.00 to 5.00, fern baskets 0.89, William Rogers 26-piece set 12.25, incense burners 0.39 to 0.49, smokers outfits 9.00, salt and pepper shakers 0.30, carving sets 5.69, cherry blossom china wares 1.50 for six cups, teapots special, Pyrex casseroles 7.98, pie plates 3.98, cut glass baskets 3.19 to 3.39, serving trays 1.98, tea sets 17 pieces special 7.95, gold etched glassware 4.75 to 8.00, hand decorated nut bowls 4.00 to 10.00, art pottery 0.50 to 20.00.
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Sheffield
William Rogers & Sons
Coal price fall cuts into profits as prices drop nationwide
The collapse in soft coal prices spreads from sugar markets to miners and brokers. Prices at mines show steep declines, with No 8 lamp coal down to 10 dollars a ton and No 9 mine run near four dollars, traders predict further drops as production wanes and factory demand remains weak.
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East
Coal Trade Journal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburg
Dobbers
Hontas
Ter
Ntas
Federal Trade Commission
Commis
Bless the Day I Got Tanlac Says Mrs Ford
Mrs Ford, of 1629 Ross Court, Spa, credits Tanlac with restoring her health after a years long struggle with indigestion and nervous fatigue. She reports improved appetite, sleep, and vitality after starting Tanlac several years ago, bought in Seattle at Bartell Stores.
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Mrs. Ford
Ford
Ross Court, Spa
Seattle
Bartell Stores
Tanlac
Recommended to School Children Cold Remedy Endorsed
A Salem Mass reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a relief for school children with croup colds and coughs. The letter praises how the medicine loosens mucus eases coughing and speeds healing for young patients.
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Rena C. Marchard
Lawrence St
Salem
Mass
Foley
Community groups urged to sing carols at Seattle hospitals
Seattle Community Service office appeals for volunteers to form carol groups for Christmas performances at Seattle General, Virginia Mason, Columbus sanitarium, Children’s Orthopedic, Martin’s, Minor, Reliance, Baptist Russian Mission, Theodora Home, Washington Children’s Home Finding Society, West Seattle, Seaman’s Home and other institutions. Some hospitals including Swedish, King County facilities and Firlands were not yet enlisted. Call Elliott 1371 to learn neighborhoods and needs.
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Seattle Community Service Office
Seattle General Hospital
Old Court House
First Hill
Virginia Mason Hospital
Columbus Sanitarium
Children’s Orthopedic Hospital
Martin’s Hospital
Minor Hospital
Reliance Hospital
Baptist Russian Mission
Theodora Home
Washington Children’s Home Finding Society
West Seattle Hospital
Seaman's Home
King County Infirmary
King County Hospital
Firlands Sanitarium
Riverton
Ment
Seattle
Wilson Announces New Nominations to Senate
President Wilson sent several nominations to the Senate. John F. Nugent of Boise Idaho is nominated to the Federal Trade Commission. Mary Anderson of Illinois is nominated as director of the Women’s Bureau in the Department of Labor.
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Washington
Free
Wilson
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
John F. Nugent
Boise
Idaho
Women’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Mary Anderson
Illinois
Italy cancels 1 509 000 lire Red Cross debt
Rome reports the Italian government has canceled a 1 509 000 lire debt owed to the American Red Cross for supplies as a gesture recognizing Red Cross services. The action marks a diplomatic and humanitarian note between Italy and the United States.
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Rome
American Red Cross
Last Minute Gift Suggestions From a Broad Linens Sale
A newspaper ad lists gift and household textiles with prices. Items include handkerchiefs for children and adults from 15¢ to 50¢ or 25¢ to $1.50, boxed handkerchiefs, bath towels from 50¢ to $2, linen towels, bath mats, robe blankets, luncheon sets, satin bedspreads, tea and dinner napkins, wool and all wool blankets, and silk covered comforters ranging from modest to premium prices.
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Pike Street
Fifth Avenue
China Tea
Columbus
Day IL
Gilbert
Gendron
Victor
Rieti
the Grote-Rankin Co
Grote-Rankin Co
Morris
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