Vessels Leave With Troops for the U S
Several warships depart with troops under the War Department plan. The Montana sails Brest to New York due January 17 with 33 sick and wounded. South Dakota leaves for Brest and Plymouth to New York due January 28. Suffolk heads for Brooklyn with officers and a detachmen t. President Grant sails to York due January 16 with Eighth brigade and infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
United States
War Department
Montana
Brest
York
South Dakota
Regiment Coast Artillery
Iar
Comfort
Plymouth
New York
Navy
Suffolk
St. Nazaire
Brooklyn
Grant
Forest
Eighth Brigade
Two More Seattle Men Listed Killed in War Casualties
Two more Seattle men were added to casualty lists. Jefferson Lee of Seattle was killed in action and his next of kin is Mrs. Grace M. Donald of Georgetown substation. Another Seattle man died of disease in France. his kin is Mike Korussos, 21% st. Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Jefferson Lee
Grace M. Donald
R. F
Georgetown
France
Mike Korussos
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Restores Health
An old advertisement urges women to use Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to combat bad complexion nervousness sleeplessness headache and other ailments caused by poor health. It claims the remedy has restored many women to health and can be trusted as a reliable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Nedlin Shoes Prove Durable and Cost‑Efficient
A letter from J. Jon Allen of Amity Arkansas touts Nedlin shoes as long lasting and thrifty, claiming their soles wear longer and bills stay low. The Goodyear Tire Jabber Company of Akron Ohio produces the shoes and Wingfoot Heels, guaranteed to outwear other heels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jon Allen
Amity
Arkansas
Nedlin
Goodyear Tire Jabber Company
Akron
Ohio
Hair Coloring Tip Promises Quick Home Darkening
A New York City statement promotes a home hair dye method using Orlex to cover streaked or faded hair. The article claims it can darken hair safely without stickiness, lasts months, and makes a person look twenty years younger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. O'Brien
New York City
Armistice Ended Civil War in China Declared by New Head
Peking, Jan 8. Lim Shih Chang, newly inaugurated president, proclaims a nationwide armistice between southern rebels and North China government forces. Troops ordered to withdraw, no hostilities resumed, and local officials told to maintain peace. The move aims to unite the republic and stabilize relations with major powers. Plans for future administration and foreign policy follow the European peace example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Lim Shih Chang
North China
Hen Shih Chang
Europe
Hau
Tsingtao
Hev
Heaven
Peace Talks Backed by Southern Leaders In China
The president receives telegrams from southern leaders endorsing the peace plan. Peking orders troop withdrawals from Hengchow and shifts South Kiangsi forces to Kanchow and China as government troops retreat to home provinces. New recruits to be disbanded. Southern leaders name Lu Yung-ting and Teen Chun-heuan as peace reps. The Canton government approves disarmament and the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Hengchow
Kanchow
China
Lu Yung-ting
Teen Chun -Heuan
Canton
Heu
Adler-i-ka Promotion Claims Instant Gas Relief
An advertisement touts Adler-i-ka as the sole remedy for gas and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief, complete bowel emptying, and potential constipation cure, with sales at Bartell and Swift Drug Co. and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L
Hicks
Ashley
Lil
Adler I-Ka
Bartell Drug Co
Swift Drug Co
Bars Lowered for Export Trade Now
The federal war trade board lifts the import and export restrictions after removal from the restricted list. Imports include coal tar distillates poultry eyes explosives matches fresh meats glassware woods castor beans alfalfa hemp seed and vegetable ivory. Exports cover soya beans camphor grains gum opium and derivatives malt sprouts morphine olive oil news print and print paper heroin and morphine salts chestnut tanning extracts corn sugar feeds arsenic and compounds arsenate of lead arsenate soda and sodium compounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal War Trade Board
Sedro-Woolley Soldier Cited for Heroism by Pershing
Gen Pershing cited Private Oscar M. Cooper of Sedro-Woolley for heroism under shell and machine gun fire. The 25 year old Marine enlisted at U S entry to war and carried messages for three days under fire, wounded at Chateau Thierry on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedro-Woolley
Jan
Gen. Pershing
Oscar M. Cooper
Cooper
United States
Chateau-Thierry
Chester Nelson Dies at 19 from Pneumonia
Chester Munro Nelson 19 son of the late N B E Nelson of Frederick and Nelson dies at the family home 1704 Boylaton Ave of pneumonia. Born in Seattle he studied at Broadway High School and graduated from the New York Military Academy. Survived by mother Mrs D Johanson two brothers Frederick C Nelson Edward L Nelson and half sister Sylvia Marie Johanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Munro Nelson
N. BE. Nelson
Frederick & Nelson
Boylaton Ave
Nelson
Seattle
Broadway High School
New York Military Academy
Seattle Will Aid Wounded Soldiers
Mrs. Edgar Amen urged Seattle to fully support returning wounded soldiers. She presented lists of local wounded men before the board of councils of patriotic service. The council will plan a help program and seek to awaken public conscience about the duty to these veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edgar Amen
Seattle Board of Councils of Patriotic Service
Wan
Mother Believes Her Boy Is Alive Despite Death Announcement
Mrs Louisa Peterson of 2203 Lane SEATTLE believes her son Corporal Alfred H. Peterson is alive. A chaplain’s letter dated December 20 says he is recovering and hopeful. The government listed his death in a December 19 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Alfred H. Peterson
Louisa Peterson
Lane
Seattle
Mra
Peterson
Pacific Cable May Have Terminal Here
Seattle may become the Pacific cable terminal according to Gordon C Corbaley executive secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club. The plan promises benefit to the entire country as the project moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific
Gordon C. Corbaley
The
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Linen Paper and Stationery Packages Advertised
An advertisement lists 50e Linen Paper 800 URD S French Nainsook Linen Correspondence Paper in one pound packs with 90 sheets. Also promoted are 35ebor Stationery Kraft Lawn Linen in white pink or buff with 24 sheets and envelopes per box. MacDeonald Southwick Dieet Pleer.
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URD
Glove Sale Prices at OMEN S and French Kid Goods
Sale listing shows men and women gloves priced from 1.75 to 5.50 with French kid cape options. Children's gloves range from 0.50 to 2.25 with wool lining and gauntlets. Damaged lots include imperfect skins and mis sized items from MaccDougall Southwick and others.
Ribbonette Spools Offered in 22 Shades for Knitting
Advertisement lists ILK Knitting Ribbon in 22 shades for sweaters caps and bags. Each spool contains 100 yards priced at 1.65 dollars with 1.00 dollar option repeated. MacdDeon al Dowthvwrtet First Fleer appears as supplier or brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacdDeon al-Dowthvwrtet
Fleer
95 Cent Chemises and Gowns Offer Attractive Lace Details
Our hundred garments of sheer muslin feature lace edging and embroidery. Styles include chemises with pastel color embroidery and embroidered fronts. Sold at 95 cents to 65 cents at MacDougall Southwick Third Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDougall
Southwick
Blankets on Sale in Gray Plaids and Wool Finish
Ad listing medium weight cotton blankets in gray blue or pink white with gray overplaid. Large 66 by 80 inches. Brand MacDougall Southwick Gray Linen Shep. Sold at five dollar eighty five? price for bulk. Sale listing mentions four eighty five as discount price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDIUM
Women’s Coats on Sale in Velour and Novelty Cloths
OOL Velour Pompom Kersey and novelty cloths offered in full length belted and semi loose coats with self plush or fur collars. Colors brown green black navy. Fully lined or waist lined. MarDongell Southwick Second Floor.
Women's Suits on Sale in Various Materials and Styles
A classified notice lists women's suits priced from 35.00, spanning fabrics like Slvertone, Duotone, broadcloth, Velour de laine, serge, tricotine, gaberdine and velveteen. Semi fitted and tailored coats with silk or satin lining from MarcDougall Southwick, Second Pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slvertone
Bargain Clothing Sale Highlights Wool and Silk Menswear
Readable text lists men's bathrobes wool shirts and drawers at six dollars fifty through four dollars fifty, cashmere socks, silk shirts and pajamas from Seco MacDougall Southwick, with discounts to three seventy five, and flannel shirts five through six fifty. Keywords include natural wool fabrics and navy blue gray options.
Fallen for Freedom casualty list names five Seattle men
The war department lists Seattle servicemen as killed in action and wounded in action with statuses for Sgt Alfred Kristoffers on, Private Jefferson Lee, Corp Alfred H Peterson, Private Liliana Korusson, and Private Roy J King among others. It notes returns to duty and deaths by disease, with next of kin addresses and scattered home town references.
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United States War Department
Seattle
Alfred Kristofferson
Alberta Kristoferson
High Lane
Jefferson Lee
Grace McDonald
Georgetown
Corp
Alfred H. Peterson
Louise Seternon
Lane St
Ltilliana A. Korusson
Mike Koruaswom
Washington At
Roy J. King
Mary KE. King
Howell St
Washington State
Henderson Jailed for Wife Assault in City Court
Municipal Judge John B. Gordon sentenced A. L. Henderson of 3212 KE Pine Et to 30 days in the city jail and a $100 fine after a guilty finding for striking his wife on the head with a bent stove poker. The attack left a five inch scalp wound. County officials who captured a draft evader in the forest near Olympia note the odd coincidence of the youth having lived on skunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
A. L. Henderson
KE. Pine
Henderson
Olympia
Russian Consul's Daughter Laid to Rest in Bridal Dress
The daughter of Nicholas Bogolaviensky, Russian consul general in Seattle, died of pneumonia. Her funeral featured an Orthodox service at Bonney-Watson chapel and a burial at Lake View cemetery on Wednesday. The priest wore a white robe and friends offered last respects with a kiss.
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Xenia Bogolaviensky
Nicholas Bogolaviensky
Seattle
Bonney-Watson Company
Lake View Cemetery
Jesus Christ
Cascarets Candy Laxative Endorsed for Children
A consumer note extols Cascarets as a gentle laxative for children from one year old. It claims white tongues feverish breath and sour stomach justify use, praising the candy form that supposedly never gires the bowels and provides box directions.
Linen Towels and Huck Towels Ad Offerings
Advertisement lists EDIUM WEIGHT full bleached cotton dish towels 161% inches wide and Huck Towels at 25c. Describes linen weft with cotton warp heavy and absorbent slightly imperfect weave size 18 by 65 inches. Mentions MacDougall Southwick gray linen sheet.
Linoleum Specials and Patterns Listed for Home Use
Local listings advertise linoleum deals with prices from 95 cents to 2.75 dollars per square yard. Blue and white, gray, green, tan and tile patterns are shown, including inlaid varieties and Pearl Vieer.
Women’s Shoe Clearance at Five Ninety Five
Discontinued lines of ladies shoes priced at 5.95 and 2.95 in patent leather and calfskin designs. Lace and button models including military and Louis XV heels offered on Fifth Floor by MacDougall-Southwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDougall
Southwick
Coats in Sale Include Children’s and Military Styles
OATS of tibeline heavy coating crushed plush and khaki coats offered in colors dark green purple taupe navy and khaki. Sizes 8 to 14. Prices range from 3.95 to 35.00, many marked down from 4.95 to 60.00. Referenced as Third Fleet.
Hair Brush Sale and Household Chemicals Ad
Advertises hair brushes priced at 2.50 and 1.85 with quadruple imported bristles and rubber cushion. Also features 15 cents peroxide hydrogen two for 25 cents and an 8 ounce bottle. Marketed as standard quality from First Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterproof
MacDougall-Southwick
Fleor
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U. S
Army of Occupation
Treves
Germany
Szechwan
Kuangtung
Hsu
Adler-i-ka
Municipal and
John E. Price & CO
Hoge Building
Pershing
Chester Nelson
Pacific Cable
MaccDougall-Southwick
Glere Anacs
Viret Mieer
Wenty
Second Avenue and
Pike Street
MarDongell
Fieer
MarcDougall
Oxford
Seco -MacDougall-Southwickh
Philip Milmea
Roy J, King
Harold BE. Goody
Spokane
Charles FE. Goody
Alfred Kristoferson
Beattie
Victor M. Duane
K Harbor
Pauline Duane
Graham Tndetervived
Robert M. Carter
Bremerton
Jno
Carter
Arlough FE. Cole
Bilizabeth Brown
Natie
Grace McDonald P
Mra. Louise Peterson
Boweeenee
John J. MccPherson
Colby
J. T. McPherson
William
Hwiliott
Milett
Robert J. Billott
Walter S. Bubbina
Socee
Ferndale Mra
Flora A. Robbins
Kamilthhe
London
Pera Age
Eeeee
David R. Carr
Francis Carr
Newt B
Riddle
Carr
Lloyd W. Riser
Vesta A. Riser
Charlies L. Eckroat
Bromerton
George J. Uckroat
Artie G. Crumb
Ovens Kelso Eeeestra
Lottie Crum
Lloyd C. Duckett
Eeee Riverside
Jers Bolin Iriv
Liam L. Fader
Mount Vernon
Mre
Regia
Fader
Stilliane A. Korusson
Keeres
William B
Wulf
Mary Bilmes
Mary E. King
Alex
Peurth Vieer
Third Fleet
Ander Vyacheslavov
E. V. Shayler
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
United Painless Dentists Ing
Elliott
Edwards
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