Harold Roberts Hero of Sacrifice Wins Medal
A San Francisco corporal, Harold W. Roberts, dies after pushing a comrade to safety in a tank accident during combat. He sacrifices his life saying only one may live, prompting General Pershing to recommend him for the highest military decoration. The piece exalts his selfless act and memory.
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Principle at stake shapes US stance on France aid
The remark frames the conflict as a principle for America and contrasts it with France receiving only principal and interest, highlighting a debate over financial and ideological commitments.
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America
France
Jumble Shop Seeks Spring Donations to Benefit Red Cross
Local Jumble Shop at Fifth and Virginia calls for clothing and other items to raise funds for Civilian Relief of the Red Cross. Mrs. Florence Hyatt and Mrs. Fred Harvey supervise as volunteers and pick up at 4512 via Red Cross truck to your door.
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Red Cross
Florence Hyatt
Fred Harvey
Hart Is Accused Of Reckless Spending And Empty Promises
A historic column assails Acting Gov Hart for questionable irrigation funding and veto hints while railing at his prior Senate appointments. The piece blasts his economy rhetoric as empty, warns against delays on the Lamping bill, and criticizes his handling of wartime and policy issues with sharp, satirical commentary.
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Hart
Senate
Louie Hart
Regular Man Washington A President Worthy As A Man
Personal essay arguing George Washington was a regular man like others not divided from common humanity. The speaker recalls meeting Taft at the White House and rejects the idea of presidents as flawless idols, praising Washington as human and great for his everyday strengths.
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Continental Army
Taft
White House
George Washington
William Taft
Washington in verse on leadership and liberty
Poem mocks Washington as dry and humorous about cherry tree lore. It links his legend to anti British sentiment, independence, and leadership role against tyranny, while hinting at future global conflict and republican ideals.
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Washington
Roses and Roses Gardens Share War Efforts and Rose Displays
Beattie residents encouraged to prepare rose beds and unusual varieties as war demands press on. Mrs Edgar Blair asks the National Rose Society officer to visit Eastern gardens and collect Romanian rose plant records for a possible showcase, noting Tacoma gardens and western cities.
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Edgar Blair
Petition Seeks Intervening Libel Against Kaigei Maru
Nine business firms petitioned Judge Jeremiah Neterer in federal court for permission to file inter vening libels against the Japanese steamship Kaigei Maru for 38000 dollars. They claim damages for goods lost or damaged on a voyage from the Far East to the Pacific coast.
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Jeremiah Neterer
United States District Court
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Pacific Coast
Delta Gamma UW raises funds for Belgian relief
The Delta Gamma chapter at the University of Washington collected 371600 dollars Friday night in an entertainment event to aid Belgian children in Holland. The sorority aims to raise 1500 toward its quota of 135000 for the national relief fund.
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University of Washington
Holland
National Fund
Will leaves 80000 to Brieco boys home near Orillia
Mrs Elizabeth Biriecoe Fors widow of Brieco home for boys near Orillia Washington has left about 80000 in her will now admitted to probate before Superior Judge Hoyd DPD Tallman. The executors estimate the total estate at about 120000.
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Tallman
Sloan's Liniment Relief Claims and Pricing
An old advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves tired aching muscles and fevered joints with quick, penetrating warmth. It promotes easy application without rubbing and lists price points of 20c 60c and 1.20 dollars, noting common availability at druggists.
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Worry and weather mingle in a quirky local page
A diverse jumble of notes from Superior Wisconsin recounts heavy snowfall and a toppled farmer on the way to a creamery. A satirical piece lampoons worry as a lifelong foe, while short notices seek home work and report on Dayton political chatter and a Dayton Woman's Club visit by Miss Bertha Knobe.
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William Tepsey
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Gazink
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Bertha Demaris Knobe
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Women's Press Club
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California Syrup of Figs Advertisement
An old style ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative. It urges looking for the California name on the package to ensure a safe, harmless laxative for a child’s stomach liver and bowels, noting a delicious fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle.
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California
George Washington Born in Virginia in 1732 Biography
The piece traces George Washington’s birth on February 22, 1732 at Bridges Creek, his Virginia upbringing, and early education. It notes his father Augustine Washington’s death when George was 12, his mother Mary Washington’s prudent guidance, and his apprenticeship in practical skills, surveying, and business forms. Washington's later death on December 12, 1799 is described with calm, noble final moments.
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