Knights Aim to Exceed $40,000 Quota in War Camp Fund Drive
The Knights of Bus War Camp Fund launches a Seattle campaign next Monday to surpass a $40 000 quota with a target of $60 000 and a national $10 000 000 in cantonment work. J C Ford chairs the advisory committee with Bishop William Pigott and many local leaders guiding the drive.
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Knights of Bus
Seattle
Tghe
J. C. Ford
William Pigott
A. J. Rhodes
Waterhouse
Nathan Eck
J. T. Heffernan
J. E. Chil
Charles E. Peabody
J. D. Low
John B. Agen
J. A. Ballia
George J. James P. Gleason
J. 8. Gibson
Sweaters and Letters Reflect Worn Messages From Camp
Correspondent LEWIS of Tacoma notes sweaters sent to men at a camp feature faint fair maker hints. The tops of the letters include a cue about writing correctly, suggesting correspondence habits among those stationed there.
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Lewis
Tacoma
Feb
British condemn American steamers in prize court ruling
The prize court in II, February 5, declares steamers Kankakee Hocking Genesee as American owned by the American tic Co though it notes they are German owned by Hugo Stinnes via Woormann Shipping Co. The vessels served in 1915 and flew the American flag, linking ownership to German interests.
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Kankakee
Hocking
Genesee
American Tic Co
Hugo Stinnes
Woormann Shipping Co
Diocese opens two day convention at Trinity Episcopal site
The Diocese of Olympia began its two day convention at Trinity Episcopal church on Eighth and James. Evotional services followed led by Rev. R Hart of St Johns Episcopal church, Olympia, with Bishop Fred W Keator delivering his annual address.
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Diocese of
Olympia
Trinity Epicopal
James
R. Hart
St. John’s Episco Church
Fred W. Keator
Plan for Five-Story Apartment at 1629 Harvard Ave
The Bradner Co organizes a new five story apartment at 1629 Harvard Ave. The structure will cost $120,000 and be thoroughly modern.
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Harvard Ave
Bradner Co
They Thought They Were Helping Hoover at Camp Lewis
Camp Lewis soldiers faced a general order barring salmon spearing in local lakes and streams. The ban enforces state law to protect spawning runs while noting officers had previously photographed the activity for Hoover and the public information committee.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Hoover
Lieut. Jackson
Signal Corps
Committee On Public Information
Lonely Calf Alarm Horn Erected At Camp Lewis
At Camp Lewis in Tacoma a large diaphone horn was installed on the parade ground to sound the fire alarm. The device emits a tone likened to a lonely calf and has a volume comparable to a fog horn, creating a new and startling alert system for fires.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Safety Razor and Cigarettes Do Not Always Mean Male
A San Francisco hospital interne who smoked cigarettes and used a safety razor was misidentified as male. The article recounts Dr. Alan Hart at a San Francisco hospital, who wore a sharp professional suit, and later faced recognition by a former Stanford student as a woman. The woman had left Stanford in 1915 and graduated from the University of Oregon last June.
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Ban Francisco
Feb
Stanford
University of Oregon
Orthopedic Expert Assigned at Camp Lewis
Capt. Maynard Marding of the medical reserve corps detailed as orthopedic expert and consultant at Fort Lewis Tacoma replacing Capt. F A Rich who has moved to southern camps to examine soldiers feet. Marding's appointment is temporary.
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Camp
Lewis
Tacoma
Maynard Rarding
Medical Reserve Corps
F. A. Rich
Tacoma and Portland
College girls urged to work or study this summer
Dean Ethel Manley Coldwell of the university urges healthy college girls to fill the summer by returning to college or taking farm service. She says women should not be idle and should either do office work or fruit packing and cooking to complete their education quickly.
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Ethel Manley Coldwell
Dean Coldwell
Bolsheviks Refuse Russia Envoy Recognition in U S
The Bolshevik era group in New York opens its colonial conference and declines to recognize the Kerensky government appointed Russian ambassador and consul. They also demand that funds under their control be turned over to the conference.
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New York
United States
Kerensky
Hudson River traffic tunnel project under negotiation
Negotiations have begun for a traffic tunnel under the Hudson River with an estimated cost of 12 million dollars. Governors of New York and New Jersey are meeting to discuss the plan.
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Trenton
N. J
Hudson River
New York
New Jersey
Curtainings and Small Rugs for Spring Refurnishing
Newcomers to Seattle and residents fixing up homes can find Voiles and Marquisettes for curtains with borders in white cream and ecru. Colored Voiles in pink blue and lavender offer door and window hangings. Tapestry Brussels Rugs priced at 2.10 dollars each in oriental floral and conventional designs, 27 by 54 inches, third floor Bon Marche.
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Seattle
Inexpensive Undermuslins for Everyday Wear
Serviceable undermuslins for daily use including gowns envelope chemises combinations and skirts. Gowns slipover style with embroidery trimmed and ribbon runs or crepe in pajama style. Envelope chemises lace trimmed ribbon run. Corset covers and drawers prettily trimmed. Skirts with wide embroidery flounces 59 cents.
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BON Marche
Necessary Bedding at Prices That Will Interest You
Advertises bed sheets at 1.00 and 1.10 each with sizes 76x90 and 72x99, respectively. Spreads at 2.00 each with 80x90 inches, comforters 2.90 each sized 70x80 inches, plus gray tan and white cotton and Woolnap blankets priced 2.40 and 4.75. Ginghams at 18 cents a yard from lower main floor The Ron Marche.
Thrift Stamp Drive Encourages Youth at Bon Marche Fifth Floor
The note urges saving thoughts for youngsters directing them to exchange spending money for Thrift Stamps at 25e each. It argues this effort promotes patriotism nobility and thrift to help win the war, set at The Bon Marche on the fifth floor.
If You Buy Your Husband's Clothes
Woman shoppers adapt to husbands work hours and visit the store for men’s clothing needs. The ad promises ready apparel options to suit irregular schedules and emphasizes convenience for working husbands.
Overalls Priced Across Several Denim Styles
A classified notice lists heavy quality indigo blue overalls with bib and suspenders from 1.35 to 2.00 dollars. Blue and white striped bib overalls at 1.75, extra heavy black denim bib at 2.00, expressman stripe bib at 1.50, white denim painters overalls with pockets at 1.50, and men’s union suit overalls in heavy denim at 3.00.
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Expressman
Indigo Jumpers Offer with Large Pockets and Button Options
Men’s knit jumpers priced at two dollars, matching overalls sizes 34 through 48. Features include large pockets and options for detachable or permanent buttons. Available in pure indigo dyed blue, black, or white.
Men’s Mackinaws in Various Styles and Prices
Durable all wool Mackinaws priced at 8.50 10.00 and 12.50 in double breasted roll collar pinch back or box back styles. Available in large plaids stripes and plains with rainproof coldproof finish. Trousers offer cuffs or plain style with belt loops and suspenders. Upper main floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Gas bus caper and tax notices mix in Seattle report
A tall Ford owner quarreled over stolen car reports at police headquarters while a Seattle Auto Club member retrieved a missing seven passenger vehicle. The item notes a $10 reward for member cars and a $100 reward for thieves. Deputy Treasurer McBreen reports $45 000 collected on opening day of tax collection with March 15 deadline for personal property taxes and 3 percent discount for real property taxes if paid before March 15.
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Seattle Auto Club
Automobile Club
McBreen
Each Road to Have Embargo
Railway embargo plan proposed for individual lines to enforce freight limits and report through J. H. O Neil of the Great Northern to a central office and foreign lines. Inter city switching free time cut from 48 to 24 hours. Navy has commandeered over 15 000 bags of Japanese beans in Seattle port amid ongoing freight backlog.
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Car Commission
National Defense Division
American Railway Association
J. H. O'Neil
Great Northern
Northwest
Central Office
Navy Department
Seattle
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