Patriotism Dominates Mayoral Campaign Speeches
Candidates James Bradford and Ole Hanson framed patriotism as central to the race. Bradford touts loyalty to the U S and opposition to I W W while Hanson attacks sedition and treason as war protests flare. Both push rapid development of the Ska power site to ensure affordable power and traction plans.
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James BE. Bradford
Ole Hanson
Tain View
Ajax Halls
Lake District
Eagles’ Hall
Ballard
Bradford
Ska
Building Up the Blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement by Mrs. Jennie Cruikshank praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder after grip and neurasthenia. It claims the pills restore weight, color, and strength, detailing personal recovery from 135 to 106 pounds and relief from fatigue. It promotes free health booklets and mail order options from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Williams
Pink Piils
Dr. Williams
Dr Medicine Co
Schenectady
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair
An old advertisement promotes coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap hair care solution. It claims most soaps and red shampoos damage the scalp and hair, while coconut oil cleans gently, lathers well, rinses out easily, and leaves hair soft, fluffy, and dust free.
Tobacco Habit Easily Overcome
A New Yorker author Howard J. offers a free mailed book claiming health improvements from quitting tobacco. The text reports calmer nerves, better sleep, normal appetite, strong memory, and improved digestion as benefits, and notes reduced craving for pipes cigars cigarettes or chewing tobacco.
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Howard J
New York City
Poindexter urges Hanson for city mayor in war crisis
In a letter, Poindexter argues for James Hanson as mayor, urging labor support and full commitment to winning the war. He criticizes Bradford supporters as lukewarm and calls for unified city energy to aid the war effort. Mrs Hill and Mrs Bradford plan to discuss candidates for the Women’s Good Government league at noon at the Good Bata cafeteria.
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Poindexter
U. S
Hanson
Labor
Bradford
Homer E. Hill
Ole Hanson
Donna FE
James FE. Bradford
Women's Good Government League
Good Bata
Attendants Save Lives in Queen City Hospital Fire
Attendants at Queen City hospital on 2let Ave and Madison St. saved eight patients when a furnace room blaze spread to the attic causing $1,000 damage. Firefighters arrived after patients were moved to safety.
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Queen City Hospital
Sergt Gus Hasselblad Saves Pedestrians In Street Runaway
Police Sergeant Gus Hasselblad acted quickly on a Monday night incident on Seneca Street incline between Third and Fourth Avenues. He pursued a runaway auto driven by G Tani of 1325 Seventh Avenue as gasoline failed and the car rolled downhill toward a crowded street. Hasselblad boarded the vehicle, steered it away from Summit Avenue traffic, and halted it before it could hit pedestrians or a streetcar, preventing a disaster.
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Seneca St
Third
Fourth
Seneca
G. Tani
Seventh Ave
Tani
Gua
Phosphate Boost for Weak Nerves Promises Relief
An advertisement touts nitro phosphate tablets as nerve food to restore strength. It warns against tonics and stimulants, promotes a two week supply with a money back guarantee, and claims manufacturers cover all risk. Sold by local druggists.
Curtain Net Special at Movey Day Value
Curtain net sale features seven hundred yards of filet curtain net in white and cream. In strong demand with double thread square mesh. Dainty design options and a focus on Fourth Floor offerings.
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Yarfl
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Masonic Hall
University
MF. Ford
Vivian Carkeek
Havenna Hall
Robert Ph. Oldham
Youngstown Hall
B. J. Brown
Kenneth C. Meaton
Ole Hannon
Strand Theatre
Phalen
Rainier Beach
James B. Blackwell
Ward's Hall
George Town
Douglas Hall
South Park
Brown
George H. Walker
Miles Poindexter
Woo! Union
Fraser-Paterson Co
Lucille
Copenhagen
Billie Burke
Pyeewren Money Day
Money Day
Carter
Munsing Union
Gus
Gus Hasselblad
Epecial
Paterson
Fraser-Pateraon Co
Fraser-Paterson
Lavee
Osaki
Tiegular
Ptico Ccesces
Crex
Deltex
Hudson
Kodak
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