Civil War Nurse Mary Porter Seeks Letters From Washington Era Friends
Mary Porter, now at the Ladies of the G. A. R. home in Puyallup, aged ninety plus, requests correspondence from friends and sun shiners. A former Civil War nurse who knew Lincoln, she recalls events in Washington, D. C., and hopes to reach a century mark. Dr. Loope notes reading Sunshine Smiles and shares a personal health update on remaining largely indoors.
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Ladies of
Puyallup
Washington, D.C
Lincoln
Dr. Loope
Proverb Reflects On Friendship And Happiness
A Scots saying notes a man is not happy without a friend and doubts a friend until he is unhappy, underscoring wary but valued ties in hardship. The quip blends wit with a reflection on trust and companionship.
A Wonderful Treat For Sunshine Shut-Ins At Local Hospital
Pendleton singer Miss N visited the Sunshine County Hospital, giving joy to long‑term shut‑ins as tears of happiness flowed. Roland Jennings organized the event with coffee and cake served by a local group. A jazz concert at Fir‑T. B. Sanitarium is planned with performers including Phresho, Felps, Inge, Dudley, and others.
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Pendleton
Mary
Miss N
Roland Jennings
Mew van Alstine
Merrl
Hawkes
Tite
Young
Lackay
Fir- T. B. Sanitarium
Phresho
B. D. Felps
Ban J. M. Inge
V. Dudley
Plannet
North End
Chamber Commerce
Card of Thanks and Holiday Messages Published
Card notices express gratitude from Mra Bertie Naegele for neighbors and friends after a broken leg. Messages include poems and well wishes from readers, with updates on holiday gifts and the Washington Children's Home tree celebration.
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Mra
Bertie Naegele
Parody Letter About Caring For The Unfortunate
A writer expresses admiration for efforts to help the needy and describes the strain of streetcar travel while sharing a short parody written for the theme Tin We Meet Again. The note mentions occasional outings with children and a heartfelt appeal to support those unable to leave.
Poiter's Note and Poem Reflect Care for a Lady
A reader comments on a letter and poem, suggesting concern for a gentle woman who should not rely on street charity for outings. The note hints at money needs and the hope that someone will assist without exposing her to hardship.
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Poiter
Council backs permit for feeder bus service operator
The council utilities committee recommended issuing a permit to L. J. Stuckey to run a feeder bus in the Green Lake district connecting with the car line at Green Lake station with transfers provided. Stuckey has operated in the area for some time. Snohomish Aerte No. 125, Fraternal Order of Bagless, marks its 20th anniversary.
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Council Utilities Committee
L. J. Stuckey
Green Lake District
Jurney
Green Lake
Stuckey
Enohomiasit
Snohomish Aerte No. 125
Fraternal Order of Bagless
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Sunshine
Department For Seattle
Seattle Star
Frank R. Loope
Capitol
Mary Porter
Robert W. Gran
Theepital
Wefe
Francell James
Walter Galbraith
Martin J. Moore
Julius Charteneau
Ae C. Palmer
Fred Firset
Cr. W. Shatia
Loope
Teddlers
Mamie Millard
Washington Children's Home
Firland
Aliko
Winifred Newell
Mrs
Sara Kingsberry
United Bakeries
Western Coffee CO
Flist Avenue
Lower Central Market
Viret Avenue
Occidental Scat Sanket Coorriers
City Meat CO
Avi
First Avenue
Olympic Market
Olympic Meat Company
CHEC
Western Delicates
Central Public Market—1420
SEN Company, Inc
Seattle Market
Occidental Avenue
New York
Olympic-Central
Olympic-Central Public Market
Wintfred Newelis
14Th Ave. & W
the Cornish School
Harvard Telephone Capitol
Olympic
American Grocery Stores Company
Help Yourself
Central Public Market
Central
Seattle
Mail Order Dept
Western Ave
Borden’s
Federal
Co-Op
New Orleans
Italy
Tel. Elliott
Pillsbury
Heinz
Hamilton
Ceylon
Japan
St. Jacobs
St Jacobs
Swift
del Monte
Kellogg’s
Ghirardelli
Alber
Ize
Kingsford
Kingerford
P. G
Emnett
Graham
Taree
Albers
Freischmann
van Camp
Dennett's
Sack
Sy i
Washington
Heinz Sweet
Pike
Pike ‘Place
Downataira Weatiake
South End
Union St
N. B
Bt. N
Ballard
Ballard Ave
Woodland Park
Greenwood Ave
Borden's
Borden
Ee U
Heinz Tomato
Crisco
RINSO
Morton
Fremont
Blewett Sun
Fremont Ava
Orth End
S5th
Greenwood N. Broadway
Broadway N. Eastlake
Yester Way
California
Admiral Way
Alaska
I. Union
Queen Anne Hill
W. and
W. McGraw
Blaine St
Wfiret Ave
Queen Anne Ave
Kirkland, Wash
Greceteria No. 32— Market and
Picadelli Sta
Everett
Wash
Hewitt and Streeta
Bremerton
Greceteria Ne
Wears
Public Mar
Tacoma, Wash
Sanitary Grocery Sanitary Public Ono
Kent, Wash
Groceieria No
Second and
Meeker Streets
Auburn, Wash
New Wall Ride
Mission Theatre
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