Kiddies Run Christmas at the White House
President Wilson hands the White House to grandchildren Francis and Ellen Thayer for a Christmas celebration with Ellen Wilson McAdoo. A caravan of White House cars will visit fifty children on the Virginia road to the president’s golf course, delivering toys and candy. One hundred twenty five turkeys go to White House staff as gifts from the president.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Francis
Ellen Thayer
Ellen Wilson McAdoo
Virginia
Elders’ Celebrations Damped by War at Mansion and Cabinet Homes
War curtails the elders celebration at the mansion and cabinet homes, dampening festivities and altering traditional observances. The text notes a somber mood as wartime demands impact ceremonial gatherings and public events.
Lewis Sammies Observe the Day at Camp Lewis
Christmas at Camp Lewis saw every man receive a small evergreen tree in his barracks and a heavy mail shipment. A large dinner rivaling Thanksgiving was planned as all military duties were reduced for the holiday.
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United Preas
Camp
Lewis
Dear Miss Grey and the Soldier's Dependents
A reader asks about a fair monthly charge for a brother living as a family member, with room and board, laundry, and care. An official note explains wartime allowances for dependents of soldiers and sailors, including a wife with no children receiving $15 a month plus $16 from the husband’s pay.
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Miss Grey
Eleanor
War Department
Beattie of Seattle Reflects on Yuletide War Time
Cynthia Grey writes of a Seattle Christmas colored by war and sacrifice. The Red Cross Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamp drives exceeded goals as the city mobilized aid for service members and struggling families, with Edna’s plea inspiring rapid local response and widespread charity from attorneys, clubs, and organizations.
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Cynthia Grey
Beattic
Yuletide
Red Cross of Mercy
Liberty Loan
Seattle
Red Cross
War Savings
Dasaar
Beattie
Maalier
Santa
Seattie
Little Edna
Small Brothers
Miss Greg Publishes A Sugar Saving Fudge Recipe
A reader asks Miss Greg to publish a fudge recipe to save sugar for Uncle Saca. The note lists ingredients including Karo syrup, granulated sugar, milk, chocolate, butter, and vanilla and instructs to cook as usual.
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Greg
Uncle Saca
Dear Miss Grey Advice on marriage and secrets
A reader seeks guidance about ending a nonmarital arrangement and pressuring a partner to marry. The columnist says if he refuses, she should leave him, arguing true love will endure without coercion. Another note asks how to pursue United States secret service work and where to apply, answered by directing to the civil service bureau at the federal building.
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Mias Grey
United States Secret Service
Civil Service Bureau
Federal
Christmas Thought by Luther Purbank on Protectors
Luther Purbank’s Christmas reflection urges citizens at home to support the nation’s young protectors serving abroad. He links Christmas renewal to safeguarding rights, freedom, and productive labor, calling on Americans to show appreciation for the sacrifices of soldiers and their role in humanity.
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Luther Purbank
Buda
Smokers' War Time Appeal to British Men
An wartime exhortation from K B Harriman urges British men to cut tobacco expenses to support soldiers in Flanders. It advises calculating monthly smoking costs, halving the amount, and donating the other half to troops, promoting self restraint and spreading the idea. The piece frames this as civic duty and classifies supporters as The Arf and Arf Society.
Sammies Tobacco Fund Appeal Noted in Seattle Star
A Seattle Star clipping invites readers to donate to the Oar Beye in France Tobacco Fund for American troops. It explains each dollar buys four packages valued at 45 cents each and promises a thank you message to the contributor from a soldier.
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Seattle Star
France
Caknswa
Hens Under 4 Over 4 Me and Rooster Prices
Fragmentary listing shows animal and dairy terms with varied prices and storage notes across Washington California Oregon. Mentions veal, cheese butter native Washington creamery, brick and cube storage, and several branded items like Badger and Young America.
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Washington
California
Orrwe
Lamburger
Oregon
Young America
Badger
Dentist Remains in Seattle Amid War Price Stance
A Seattle dentist declares he will not raise prices during the war while relocating his office from First Avenue to 1066 Columbia Street between First and Second Avenues. He plans to grow general practice to offset increased costs and seeks to be known as the man in Seattle who did not raise prices because of the war.
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Iwar Misa Grey
K. BK. Harriman
Great Britain
Flanders
First Ave
O First Ave
Columbia St
Columbia
Inc
Seattle
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