U S Flag To Fly In Every Port Hurley Declares
Paris December 26 Edward N Hurley chairman of the shipping board says the American merchant marine flag must fly in every part of the world He predicts the US will soon build ships as cheaply as England and aims to have ships carry both American and foreign cargoes Seamen will wear uniforms and living quarters will be fine He believes postwar trade will be ample with wages similar worldwide and Britain’s cost advantage will diminish over time
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Paris
Edward N. Hurley
Shipping Board
United Press Today
United States
England
America
France
Hurley
Nt Marine
Devel
London
Sam
Songs reveal wartime moods of American soldiers
From embarkation camps to the front lines in France, American troops move from marching tunes like Over There to somber songs such as Abide With Me. In religious services at the very front the favorites include Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages.
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Paris
France
Flu Loses Grip On City In Seattle Report
City Health Commissioner J B McBride states influenza rapidly loosening hold in Seattle though warns against undue optimism. He notes winter persistence and urges personal health vigilance to avoid a renewed crisis. Sixty four new cases and three deaths were reported for Christmas period up to noon Thursday.
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J.B. McBride
Seattle
McBride
Aprons and House Dresses Sale Notice
Reduced prices on colored percale aprons and house dresses at MacDougall Southwick Third Floor. Includes die make and Pereale styles with substantial markdowns and several items under two dollars. Store details and item codes listed for quick selection.
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Billie Herke
Pereale
Pereale House
MacDougall Southwick
Gray Linen Shop Remnants and Goods Listing
Remnants and colored wash goods offered by the Gray Linen Shop. Includes yardage of colored and white wash fabrics, heavy quality outing cloths, plaid blankets with wool fill, Huck towels, Turkish towels, mercerized flouards, and Japanese embroidered cloths. Prices range from 5c to $15.00 per unit with various sizes and conditions noted.
Infant clothing and accessories sale items listed
A Dreames Ruben Shirts Vanta Shirts caps leggings sweaters and trinkets are offered at reduced prices for babies. Some items are soiled or museed but the lot is mostly broken.
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Ruben
Vanta
Bargain Basement Garment Sale at MacDougall Southwick
The store's third floor offer lists boys and ladies wear with deep discounts. Items include Philippine hand embroidered gowns muslin slips crepes and raincoats with prices cut from cents to dollars and several suits for teens and adults.
Sale highlights at MacDougall Southwick department store
In a sweeping sale at MacDougall Southwick, discounts cover Laces, Trimmings and Embroideries, hats, and fabrics across floors. Camisoles, crepe de chine, and satin pieces drop to 0.5 to 1.95 while coats, sweaters, and Georgette blouses see major markdowns. Accessories, calendars, books, and hobby goods likewise reduced.
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Oray
MacDougall Southwick
Novelty ornaments sale promotes reduced prices at MacDougall Southwick
The store advertises one pound shells rejected by the army as mantel ornaments. Japanese light shades and vases in color variants are discounted to as low as 65 cents and 95 cents. Mahogany serving trays in round, oval and square shapes drop to 65 cents up to $2.95, with many colors and designs in stock.
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United States Army
MacDougall- Southwick
MacDougall Southwick Big Post‑Holiday Bargains On Shoes and Textiles
Wholesale style closeouts and remnant selections dominate the sale. Shoes reduced to 3.95 a pair, lace and patent lines in limited sizes. Cretonnes and linens offered at 40c and 25c yard with wide assortments. Damasks, nets, doilies, scarves, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and silk hose featured across multiple floors with dramatic price cuts and gift ideas.
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MacDougall Southwick
Man Declares Loyalty to Republic of Ireland in Passport Row
Questionnaires mailed to registrants ages 19 to 37 except Britons. A man with red hair and blue eyes declares he recognizes no government but the Republic of Ireland after a clerk questions his nationality. The Irish secretary remains silent.
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Republic of Ireland
Marion Mittleburger
East
Howell St
States Eye End of National Guard in Army Plan
Washington reports that general staff special groups doubt official plans will include use of the National Guard. Anawell hints that the guard may be killed off by reorganization, prompting search for a replacement method. Public opinion may favor saving the guard, while staff favor a central war department system and universal military training without the guard. Much hinges on Paris peace talks and the world league outcome.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Anawell
Congress
Mayor Hanson Prepares First Annual Seattle Report
Mayor Hanson began work on his first annual report to go before the city council at the first meeting of the new year. He said the document will outline a progressive peace-time program for Seattle and assess wartime accomplishments and reconstruction challenges facing the city.
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Hanson
Seattle
City Official Recycles 400 Pounds Tin Foil For Red Cross
Meengs chief clerk in the city streets department collected 400 pounds of silver foil wrappings during a Thursday morning cleanup. The foil, valued at about 200 dollars, came from cigar and candy store deposit boxes installed under his supervision for Christmas cleanups.
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Meengs
City Streets
Red Cross
Smith Liquor Case Put Over to Jan. 7
Smith charged by federal authorities with transporting liquor in the five mile zone did not have his hearing as scheduled. The hearing is postponed until January 7, with codefendants George Homer and Robert McLaughlin also to appear before United States Commissioner McClelland.
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W. D
Mothers Embrace Gentle Cascarets for Children
A dated promotional piece urges mothers to swap harsh castor oil and salts for Cascarets candy tablets to coax and keep children's bowels active. It claims no aftereffects and promotes 10 cent boxes with dosage directions for all ages including babies.
Spot This Veil It’s Very New and Chic
A fashionable scarf veil attracts attention described as very dolly. The three yard long net veil features octagon black chenille embroidery. It is worn with a gray beaver hat with moleskin brim and chenille tassels.
Bargain Sale on Men’s Apparel Across Styles and Sizes
A local clearance lists deep price cuts on men’s robes silk and wool union suits and wool shirts. Neckties and cashmere socks join the markdowns, with further reductions on assorted shirts though some lines remain blemished.
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Sixth Ave. N
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Aizen
MacDougall-Southwick
Tommy Atkins
MacDougall
Nabutal Sik
Gingham Petticoats
Redfern
Madam Irene
Nemo
Marvene
Modart
MaccDougall Southwick
Hurd
Crane
Whiting
Mac Dougall Southwick
Ward
Mac-Dougall Southwick
Goodrich
Miller
Cretonnes
Battenberg
Ecru
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Betty Brown
Nen
Cashmere Sox
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