Chinese Freemasons bless new temple amid grand ceremony
Report of the dedicatory services at the Chinese Freemasons temple in Miehthave Beattie. Notables present include Hong Kong Harry and One Lung Lee. Wing Kong Bow Leong tong secretary Frank Loule reads telegrams. A Chinese orchestra performs as 500 guests attend a banquet at the Milwaukee hotel.
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Hi Gill
Masonic Temple
Hong Kong
Harry
Lung Lee
Ah Looky Head
Mayor Oil
Welccomer
Frank Loule
Wing Kong Bow
Canton
Peking
Tong
Milwaukee
Long Gip
Swamp Root Promises Aid for Weak Kidneys
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney and liver remedy. It claims the preparation heals and strengthens kidneys with a gentle effect, urging readers to buy at their local drugstore or request a sample from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Dept. R.ion
N. Y
Divorce settles $50,000 breach suit in Portland
Mrs Laura McIntosh, a young divorcee, dropped her breach of promise suit against cigar maker Walter Rosenfeld for cash reportedly under 1000 dollars. Attorney W M Davis said parents urged the withdrawal due to publicity but the heartache remained.
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Portland
Laura McIntosh
Walter Rosenfeld
W. M. Davis
McIntosh
Public Speaking Course Offered by Professor Gorusch
Professor W P Gorusch of the university announces a new public speaking course for business men. The first class meets Wednesday evening February 28 at 7 30 in the University extension rooms Henry building.
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W. P. Gorusch
The
Universit
University
Henry Building
Gerard asks convoy for ship bringing him to America
Washington Feb 27 Ambassador Gerard asked the state department that the vessel transporting him be convoyed by an American warship if war breaks out between the United States and Germany. No action is planned unless war occurs.
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Washington
Gerard
State Department
America
United States
Germany
Farmers Seek to Control Markets
National headquarters for the Farmers Non partisan league opened in St Paul as the group aims to curb marketing speculation and create state owned terminal elevators and warehouses to stabilize prices and favor farmers.
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ST. Paul
Farmers Nonpartisan League
St Paul
North Dakota
Put honor first says Mayor Albee
Portland Feb 27 Mayor Albee advised members of Congress to put honor first and peace second after a delegation urged him to send a peace at any price message. He wired them to that effect.
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Portland
Albee
Oregon
Congress
Pyramid Pile Treatment Ad Promises Free Trial Coupon
An old style medical ad promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment with a free trial. It uses persuasive language about cures and coupons, claiming drugstore availability and substitutes. The text targets readers seeking hemorrhoid relief and suggests visiting local druggists for a Siex substitute.
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Takene
Alvord’s Hookliet Promotes Spirit Guidance Presses
Advertisement announces three mammoth automatic hydraulic filter presses designed with Spirit Guidance. Pricing listed at 50 cents, with inquiries directed to BE. HW. ALVORD at 306 New York Block Seattle. Stores named Archway, Raymer, and Shorey’s in Seattle area.
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Alvoerds Hoookliet
Archway
Pike St
Raymer's Book
First Ave
Shorey's Book Store
Third Ave
Alvord
New York Block
Seattle
The Clemmer Show List and Local Theater Gossip
The column lists current showings at Clemmer Strand Colosseum Rex and other venues. Notable items include The Iron Woman with Nance ONeill at Clemmer, 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea at various theaters, The Tiger Woman at the Coliseum, A Submarine Pirate at the Strand, The Gentle Intruder and Wanted A Home among others with performers like Mary Miles Minter Anita Stewart Theda Bara and Syd Chaplin. Multiple captions mention crowd reactions and star appearances.
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IAP Rty
Jase Gall
Tom Moore
the Sea
Clemmen
Asitia Stewart
S. Haskin Drew
Philip Colishum
Theda Nara
Visser
tHndys Freckwell
Jack Standing
Jennee
Maderes
von Tirpitz
Syd Chaplin
Strand
Mary Miles Minter
Wireless Hit Them They Ask Damages
Two claims in admiralty were filed in federal court in Seattle by N A Rowe and D M Gore of Springfield Oregon. The passengers from Douglas Alaska to Seattle last August allege a wireless apparatus collapse caused personal injuries aboard the steamship Humboldt.
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Seattle
Humboldt
N. A. Rowe
D. M. Gore
Springfield
Ore
Douglaas
Alaska
Pinex cough syrup home remedy promises strong relief
An advertisement extols Pinex as a highly effective cough remedy made at home by mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar to create a pint of medicine. It claims fast relief from coughs bronchitis and throat irritation, with a money back guarantee and a Fr ayne Indiana company address.
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The
Pinex Co
Frayne, Ind
Tiz Gladdens Sore Tired Feet Cheerfully
A vintage ad touts Tiz as a miracle foot remedy that ends aches corns blisters and bunions. It promises rapid relief for tired sore feet and urges buying a 25 cent box from any druggist to enjoy a year of comfort for 26 cents.
Anti speech bill passes senate by 32 to 5
Olympia Feb 27 Senate Bill 264 to curb free speech and free press has cleared the senate 32 to 5 and now goes to the lower house for passage. Opponents Iverson Landon Nichols Faulkner and Burton warn the bill will not wipe out the I W W but will raise lawlessness.
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Olympia
Senate
Iverson
Landon
Nichols
Faulkner
Burton
U S Plants Mines and Nets in Puget Sound
Puget Sound will be protected against German submarines with a steel net across Admiralty Inlet. Mines laid off Port Townsend will be operated from Fort Worden. The net and mines are already at Fort Worden and stretch six miles across the inlet, with daytime openings for steamships.
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Puget Sound
Admiralty Inlet
Beattie
Port Townsend
Fort Worden
Electrician Dies From Kitchen Fire Start With Kerosene
Menno A. Moore aged 40, an electrician of 2215 East Mercer Avenue, died Monday afternoon at the city hospital from burns received when he started a fire in the kitchen with a quantity of kerosene early that morning.
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Menno A. Moore
E. Mercer At
City Hospital
Delightful sham poo with can thrax for dandruff cure
A malleable hair care tip promises a cheap sham poo from can thrax bought at a druggist. Dissolve a teaspoon in hot water to make shampoo liquid that covers the scalp and hair, removing dandruff oil and dirt. Rinsing yields fluffy fast drying hair with luster and softness.
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Black Diamond
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Iron Woman
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