Brute or Patriot Question in War Sacrifice Dilemma
A speaker argues over the fate of a French wife who stayed with her husband near the front amid death and hunger. He killed her claiming she fought to remain in the way, asking if such sacrifice and murder can be justified as patriotism or murder, and weighing whose fate was harder.
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Wilson
Houston
Fullock
Seattle
Washington
Puget Sound
C. T. Conover
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Cristobal Colon Dock
Canal Zone
Canada
Werner van Horn
Bridge
Alexander Pearson
U. S
British Columbia
Geir
Honolulu
Helene
Sound
Tacoma
Way Points
Ruth St. Denis
Olympia
Lucinda Rudio
Walla Walla
Dupont Co
Carranza on REZ Front Near El Paso Promises Battle
The report notes Deadhead Carranza in the Rio Grande region across from El Paso preparing for conflict, with comparisons to past Mexican village seizures under Madero and Pascual. Gen Johnson fortifies near the peaceful valley as Carranza threatens action if Juarez is not secured.
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Rez
el Paso
Madero
Pascual
Jack Johnson
Col
Jess Willard
Rio Grande
Carranza
Juarez
Missouri Pacific shares surge after control shift announced
The New York Stock Exchange reported active trading and a 214 point gain in Missouri Pacific stock after news that control would move from the Goulds to Kuhn Loeb interests. The market reaction sparked concern over the burial of the Goulds era.
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New York Stock Exchange
Missouri Pacific
Goulds
Kuhn-Loeb
Doubles Beauty of Your Hair with Danderine Claim
An advertisement promises dramatic hair improvement using a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Dandeline. It claims hair becomes light, wavy, fluffy and lustrous, with reduced dandruff and a growing, soft new hair growth after weeks of use.
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Knowlton
Modern Comics and Gossip in Provincial Life
A collage of humorous vignettes depicts social pretensions and domestic foibles. Wealthy but uneducated women seek town leaders as guests, wives pressure shy proposals, rural parents joke about children and money, and a Philippines telegraph boasts charm while its ink is still wet.
Franklin seniors elect John Kenward president
Midwinter conference of Advent Christian church opens. Road between Bryn Mawr and Renton ready for traffic. Meany named to American Historical Society nominating committee. State coal output down as oil use rises. University student police organized to ease Denny Hall congestion. Various local incidents and events noted including burglaries, accidents, and civic meetings.
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Franklin
John Kenward
Advent Christian Church
Bryn Mawr
Renton
Meany
American Historical Society
University
Denny Hall
Washington Annex
Winthrop Fay
Broadway
Cedar River Dam
Mancunia
Pacific Alaska Navigation Co
Loving Cup
Cr. Wiley
Knights of Columbus
Seattle
Prince Rupert
Hannah Nadoff
James St. George
Ada White
First and
Pike
Capitol Hill
Methodist Protestant
G. W. McDonald
Bert Burnquist
Carpenter
Second Ave
Queen Ane Methodiat
J. N. McCash
First Christian Church
Lets Hubby Sleep Hunts For Burglar
Mrs. M. A. Monsen of Marshfield Oregon woke to a burglar in the house and, instead of rousing her husband, retrieved a gun from under the pillow. She chased the intruder and fired three shots, all missing. the robber escaped. A note mentions postponed business lectures at M until February 10.
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Marshfield
Ore
M. A. Monsen
Committee seeks higher malt shipment limit in Oregon
Salem, Oregon report says a committee on alcoholic traffic urges amending the prohibition bill to allow 24 quarts of malt liquor to be shipped within the state during any 30 day period instead of the current 15 quarts.
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Salem
Orc
Vancouver bank appointment at Canadian Bank of Commerce
G. V. Holt of the Seattle branch is named manager of the Vancouver bank. The Canadian Bank of Commerce confirms the transfer and new appointment.
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G. V. Holt
Seattle
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Vancouver Bank
Navigation safety standards under review rise in public awareness
The piece discusses lax visual requirements for sea navigation and calls for revision of standards. It argues officers and watch crews must clearly distinguish lights and identify vessels at two miles, and notes daylight sighting as a key test for suitability. It also mentions child malnutrition linked to rapid eating in schools.
Cardinal Bourne and Jackman go to front to study Catholic chaplains
Cardinal Bourne and Monsignor Jackman have traveled to France and Belgium under war department permission to inspect arrangements for Catholic chaplains serving with Allied forces.
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London
Cardinal Bourne
Monsignor
Jackman
France
Belgium
War Department
Wireless ban bars merchant ships in German waters
Berlin reports German authorities prohibit the use of wireless apparatus on merchant ships within German waters except in distress cases, as of February 4. The rule targets maritime communication and could affect shipping and rescue operations near the coast.
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Berlin
Cascarets for Your Bowel Purification
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a superior bowel cleanser that thoroughly purifies the digestive tract, removes undigested food and bile, and prevents ailments like headaches and indigestion. It claims the product works overnight, costs 10 cents a box, and is suitable for all ages.
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Entorea
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Star Publishing Co
Deadhead Carranza
Majestic Range
Sven Majentle
H. Poynor Furniture CO
Fourth Ave
Pike and Pine
Everett True
Welk
George
Crawford
Crabshaw
Ohio
Philippines
Diana Dillpickles
MR. Spatts
O Gregan
MI33
Star
American Medical Association
Moinsture
America
Evelyn Cunningham
Kondon
Kondon Mfg. CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Hippodrome
Dept
Pesinol
Baltimore
Coldwell
Spinning’s Cash Store
Owen
Beach
Seattle Lighting Company
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