Uncle Sam Adds A New Feature To Parcel Post
In Washington on February 18 Uncle Sam expands parcel post by allowing miscellaneous printed matter weighing over four pounds to use parcel post rates within weight limits. Postmaster General Burleson says the order fills a long felt need and will boost parcel post mail and revenue, while Dockery notes the change aligns with congressionally approved law and reduces reliance on express services.
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Gilson Gardner
Uncle Sam
Burleson
General Dockery
Mexican bandit Castillo captured near Hachita New Mexico
Capitan Casillo, the Mexican outlaw blamed for the Cumbre tunnel disaster that killed 10 Americans and 41 others, was seized by American soldiers near Hachita New Mexico on Tuesday. Authorities debate whether to hand him to rebels or try him in the United States.
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EL Paso
Maximo Castillo
Hachita
N. M
Castillo
Cumbre
Americana
Rebela
Class Doubles In Economics Courses At University
Enrollment in political science rose 59 percent in the past year per Professor Walter G Beach. Economics enrollments exceed last semester, prompting three new courses and expansion to ten elementary economics sections with several new instructors.
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Walter G. Beach
Turn 'Em Down Capetown Woman Suffrage Vote
In Capetown South Africa the assembly rejected woman suffrage by a 42 to 42 deadlock. The result halted efforts to grant voting rights to women in the union.
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Capetown
S. A
Assembly of South Africa Today
Woman Lawyer Quizzes Jurors in Murder Case
Four women jurors sit in Judge Gilliam's court as Leona May Blinn assists defense of N D Blassis charged with second degree murder. Blassis arrested January 6 near World Bar where he fired at Jamena de Pietro, who died the next day.
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N. D. Blassis
Gilliam
Blassis
World Bar
Sixth Ev
Weller
Jamena de Pietro
Pietro
Leona May Blinn
Elsting
Ivan L. Blair
Cordelia Bailey
Tax Experts to Meet at University of Washington
President Landes announced he will appoint a committee to invite tax experts and representatives from corporations labor unions state grange and others to attend a conference on the campus within the next few weeks.
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Landes
University of Washington Today
Labor Unt
State Grange
Boy 18 Jokes En Route to Gallows in Los Angeles
Lew Bundy an 18 year old murderer of Harold Zlesche travels toward San Quentin where he is slated for execution on April 24. He jokes with custodians and friends as he leaves for the station.
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Los Angeles
Lew
Bundy
Harold Zlesche
San Quentin
Fareell
Study class of the Scribes meets at Mrs Roe's apartment
The Study class of the Scribes will gather this evening at 8 o clock at the residence of Mrs O V Roe, 320 Summit avenue. Evergreen Lodge No 60 AOUW plans an informal dance for members and friends at Evergreen Hall Baillargeon Building Wednesday evening.
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O. V. Roe
Summit Av
Evergreen Lodge
Evergreen Hall
Baillargeon Building
Stockings Match Your Spring Hat in 1914 Ad Style
An advertisement describes a 1914 spring fashion with a hat trimmed in white chiffon and black polka dots, a coordinating collar and dicky, and white stockings with black polka dots worn with lace-spat white boots. It urges skin whitening products Mercol洁d wax and saxolite lotion to achieve a clear complexion, claiming rapid results.
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Folke
Hassel Maken
Judges clash over sheriff release order in assault case
Acting Prosecutor Everett C. Killa issued an order to Sheriff Cudihee to release no more prisoners until their terms end The judges say they have no local right to commute sentences after commitment Ellis says he notified the sheriff to enforce the law A dispute followed Judge Gilliam's order freeing Carl Anderson to take a job though he was sentenced for third degree assault and would have served until June
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Superior Court
Everett C. Killa
Cudihee
Ellis
Gilliam
Carl Anderson
Anderson
William T Hanna Pioneer Farmer Dies on Gull Harbor Ranch
Olympia report says William T Hanna, pioneer farmer, died yesterday at his Gull Harbor road ranch. He was known for longtime agricultural work in the region.
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Olympia
William T Hanna
Gull Harbor
The Star's Election Returns Break Records
The Star displayed complete returns from 50 precincts by 10 p.m with rapid updates from Fraser-Paterson building and Gavey hotel. Democratic and Progressive officials praised the bulletin as the best ever seen and the greatest on record from The Star headquarters in the Savoy.
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Gavey
Fraser-Paterson
Hugh Todd
Democratic State Central Committee
L. R. Slater
Progressive State Central Committee
Dan Landon
Star
Savoy
Advice Column Highlights From A Rural Newspaper
A reader asks about gun safety and fairness after a misfired shell. The columnist confirms the giver did right and warns against selfishness. Other letters cover weddings, wages, pillow placement, growing age, cabbage worms, dance morality, and simple domestic tips.
Old Time Cold Cure Tea Ad
An advertisement promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as an inexpensive vegetable remedy for colds. It instructs to mix a tablespoon with boiling water, strain, and drink a cupful to relieve congestion and loosen the bowels, claiming it breaks a cold quickly.
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Hamburg
14 Housefurnishing Specials
Basement sale lists galvanized foot tubs at 25 cents from 35, large rolls of Banzai toilet paper seven for 50 cents, 18 inch glass towel bar 39 cents, case aluminum sauce bowl 95 cents, spun aluminum sauce pans 13 cents, aluminum spoons 10 cents, kitchen spoons 15 to 20 cents, to clear stock.
Per the Times Letters on Dancing and Protection Advice
A reader questions dancing and modern morality, while another seeks help against forced arranged marriage. A dentist advertises painless services with Regal brand plates and gold crowns at Regal Dental Offices Seattle.
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Seattle
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
Frantic testimonial for St Jacobs Oil claims rapid relief from lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It urges purchase of a small trial bottle at drug stores and asserts pain vanishes after rubbing into the sore area within fifty counts. The copy emphasizes safety and immediate effect with no skin burning.
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St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs Oi
Ely's Cream Balm Announces Quick Relief for Catarrh
Advert message promotes Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for nasal congestion and head colds. Claims show immediate opening of nasal passages, reduction of discharges, disappearance of dull head pain, and a cure by morning. Encourages purchasing a small bottle at drug stores.
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Ely
Goricht
Bly
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