Pioneer Northwest Lumberman Is Dead
Portland Oregon February 11 George G Rae dean of lumber sales in the Pacific Northwest died early today after a long illness He was one of the owners of the Inman Poulson Lumber Co of Portland and for 35 years a leading lumberman Rae age 74 and a native of Scotland
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Portland
Ore
Fed
George G Rae
Pacific Northwest
Inman-Poulson Lumber Co
West
Rae
Scotland
The Greatest of Indoor Sports
The advertisement extols eating as the greatest indoor sport and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach aid. It claims the tablets prevent gas belching sour stomach and indigestion after meals and encourages purchasing a 50 cent box from drug stores.
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Stuart
Simple home remedy promises dandruff cure
A vintage ad touts liquid argon as the sole method to dissolve and erase dandruff. Applying four ounces at night allegedly clears itching and leaves hair looking better, with three to four treatments claimed to finish the cure. It mentions buying liquidarvon at drug stores as an inexpensive option.
Free Doctor Offers Care and Free Examination
An offer advertises a free doctor examination and treatment guidance. It promises careful service, money savings, and the best possible care for those who are sick, urging readers to take advantage of the no cost medical checkup.
University of Washington marks farewell to Priest leader
Arthur R Priest spoke to about 200 University of Washington students pledging best service to Washington men in France. Dean and Mrs Priest dined with students and plan to Paris where the dean will serve as Father to American soldiers in foreign service. Parents' association organized his sending. Gladys Easterbrook pledged women’s league loyalty to Washington’s fighting men.
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Dents
University of Washington
Washington
France
Dean Priest
Paris
Parents’ Association
Gladys Easterbrook
Women's League
Quarrel Over A Dog Ends In Murder At Pe Ell Dock
Chehalis February 13. A dog quarrel at a Pe Ell dock left John Celslock dead and Leonard Toczek jailed on murder charges. Toczek struck Celslock with a wooden stick fracturing his skull in the confrontation.
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Chehalis
John Celslock
Leonard Toczek
Toczek
Celslock
Sheep shearers press for higher pay in Yakima
In Yakima on February 13, shearers report thinner ranks due to war and increased wool demand. They argue the need for higher wages as they are forced to shear more sheep for less pay, shaping a price boosting motive for textile firms.
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Yakima
Chief favors selling confiscated liquor stock
Chief of Police Warren supports selling the $20,000 stock of liquor at police headquarters rather than destroying it. He proposes the proceeds go to the police and firemen's pension fund.
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Warren
Police and Firemen's Pension Fund
Seattle Division 8 Tops War Stamp Drive Total
A daily average near $500 has been raised by Division No 8 of the council of patriotic service in Seattle. In six days the thrift stamp drive has brought in $2,700, making it the first division there to be fully organized for the campaign.
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Council of Patriotic Service
Seattle
Absaroka Accepted by U S Shipping Board After Trials
After trial runs in Puget Sound on Tuesday the Absaroka steamship has been accepted by the United States Shipping Board. It is the second directly contracted government vessel to be delivered on the Pacific. Both ships were launched locally.
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Puget Sound
United States Shipping Board
Government Shipping Board
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Nebraska Letter
Mrs. Joan Korrenmann of McLean Nebraska reports health benefits and a healthy baby after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement promotes the remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities backache headaches nervousness and melancholia and invites readers to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan Korrenmann
R. No. 1
McLean
Nebraska
America
Lydia 1
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mase
Ford Plans Large Tractor Exports To Europe
Henry Ford told friends at the Detroit Athletic Club that France could receive 12 000 Ford tractors and Britain 6 000 to 7 000, to be delivered before American demand is met. Tests will move to the South, Ford said, as he joked about his age and endurance.
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Henry Ford
Detroit Athletic Club
Detroit
France
Ford
England
America
Few Cold Weather Tips for Automobile Owners
The guide explains adjusting the fuel mix in cold mornings to compensate for extra heat loss in cold air. It recommends cleaning the cooling system, using calcium chloride anti freezings, and testing with litmus style paper to prevent radiator leaks and freezing damage.
What We Have to Say About Our Competitors
J Walter Hainsworth in Seattle shows a booklet from an Oregon Oldsmobile distributor aimed at rivals. The booklet’s title appears on the page but the inside is blank, leaving readers with no substantive critique or comparison.
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Oregon
Oldsmobile
Hainsworth Motor Co
Seattle
J. Walter Hainsworth
Elgin Sixes Gear Refits Offered Free Here
Defective transmission gears and rear ends of Elgin Sixes in service will be replaced at no cost. A. F. Markland of the Seattle Motor Car Co., local Elgin agents, announces the program.
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A. F. Markland
Seattle Motor Car Co
Elginas
Bellingham Man Killed in Europe During War Action
Telegrams report the death of William H. Earles of Bellingham in France while serving with the Canadian army. Earles, son of Thomas R. Earles, president of the Puget Sound Shingle and Saw mill Co, died in action overseas.
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Bellingham
William H. Earles
France
Earles
Thomas R. Earles
Puget Sound Shingle and Sawmill Co
A. J. Shorrock Leaves Old Place for New
Arthur J. Shorrock leaves Auto Tire & Supply Co after five years and joins Standard Garage Inc as sales manager and auto parts expert at 2126 Third Ave. The shop recently took on the Apperson Six and Eight agency, a popular car. His long experience on Automobile Row is expected to boost the Apperson's Seattle and King County presence.
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Arthur J. Shorrock
Auto Tire & Supply Co
Standard Garage, Inc
Third Ave
Standard Garage
Seattle
King County
Shorrock
Maxwell concern expands into farm tractor making
Reports from the Chicago convention indicate the Maxwell concern is entering tractor production. Word reached Seattle via Mr. Miller of the Seattle Automobile Co and Maxwell agents confirming the move.
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Maxwell Concern
Chicago
Seattle
Miller
Seattle Automobile Co
Maxwell Agenta
Prevent the Grip Colde Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets
An advertisement notes a single Hro mo Quinine EW tablet used to prevent grip colde symptoms. The Grove’s signature appears on the box and a 30c price is listed.
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Grove
Municipal candidates invited to speak at Cascade School
Municipal candidates have been invited to speak at Cascade School located at Pontius Avenue and Harrison Street at 6 p m on Wednesday to present their platforms and answer questions.
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Cascade School
Pontius Ave
Harrison St
How Fat Actress Was Made Slim
An actress credits Marmola Prescription Tablets with rapid fat loss and says she reduces two to four pounds weekly. The ad-promotes Marmola Tablets as a safe weight control product and directs readers to Marmola Co in Detroit for purchase.
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Marmo Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
1914 Ford roadster with remodel and good tires
One 1914 Ford roadster in good mechanical condition with all remodeling completed and good tires. Price asked is 225 dollars.
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Gray &Davis
Snap
Dart
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