Japanese Women Teachers Push Nippon Sex Equality
G Charles Hodges reports on the first conference by Nippones women teachers in Tokio under the Imperial Educational association. Slogans barred men and privileges for married teachers. speakers urged broader access for married instructors, but Nipponese refused preferential treatment, sidelining reporters. The article links this to a broader move toward emancipation, noting male supremacy in Nippon and resistance to cross-border progressive ideas.
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G. Charles Hodges
Washington State College
Nippon
Japan
Imperial Educational Association
Tokio
Sawayanagi
Kyoto Imperial University
United States
Indian Designs on New Canvas Bags
Canvas bead bags rise in popularity as women seek affordable fashion. The design is printed in cobra and Indian beads on canvas, which buyers can purchase to craft their own bags and avoid high imported bead bag prices.
Sugarless Jam Method With Prunes And Glycerin
This improvised jam guide instructs adding eight to ten soaked prunes to one pint of fruit juice, cooking until thick, then straining through a sieve. A teaspoon of glycerin added to the boiling water refreshes manne lines, described as delicious and inexpensive.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
The old grandmothers remedy uses sage and sulphur to darken gray hair. Modern bottles in drug stores claim natural, even darkening results when applied with a sponge or brush, fading grays by morning and restoring youthfulness. It is not a disease cure.
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Grandmothe
Wyeth
Spring street suit 1918 features short waist and peplum coats
The style note describes a 1918 spring street suit with a jacket ending above the waist, a pleated peplum to slightly below the hips, and a longer front. Coats show a double breasted walat effect with conspicuous smoked pearl buttons and dark blue serge embroidered at the collar and cuffs with silver thread.
Impersonation Case Goes Before Court Next Week
Charles L. Graves of Stroud Nebraska is jailed awaiting a hearing on charges of impersonating a United States secret service officer. The complaint from Mrs. J. H. Trevelyan was sworn by Capt. Thomas B. Foster in Seattle. Bail set at $1000. Graves failed to furnish. Witness says Graves claimed to be a nephew of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
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Charles L. Graves
Stroud
Neb
United States Secret Service
J. H. Trevelyan
Thomas B. Foster
Seattle
McCleland
Graves
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a home remedy for colds claiming rapid relief when taken every two hours for three doses. Says it opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverish symptoms, and costs only a few cents at any drug store. Promotes it as unimpeachable and urges against substitutes.
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Grippe
Pape
Edwin J Brown Dentist Moves and Keeps Prices
Edwin J Brown D D announces a new dental office at 106 Columbia across from his old location on Firet and Columbia. He will not raise prices due to the war but plans to grow his practice to offset higher costs and become known as the only Seattle dentist not increasing prices because of the war.
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Firet Ave
Firat Ave
Columbia At
Columbia
Oneeay
First
Second Aves
Seattle
Edwin J. Brown
D. D
Alkali in Soap Harms Hair. Coconut Oil as Free Alternative
Many soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali which dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Plain emulsified coconut oil is pure greaseless and cheap, safe for washing hair. Rub a teaspoonful with water to create rich lather, rinse easily, leaving hair soft, bright and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
Degrains Grey Advice on Arm Size and Missing Son Inquiry
Readers seek guidance on reducing upper arm size through targeted exercises like swinging and Indian club drills. A lonely mother asks how to locate a missing son pictured in a cadet uniform, advised to contact the newspaper editorial office. A reader urges knitting warm wear for soldiers, praising home front support.
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Degrains Grey
Grey
Too Young to Keep Company Says Expert
A 17 year old asks about keeping company with a 22 year old and a mother’s permission. Elsa replies the girl is too young for such engagement. A genuine innocent friendship is ok with consent, but publicly claiming sweethearts is not justified by the circumstances.
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Miss Grey
Elsa
Miss Grey Urges Pupils to Find Key Historical Dates
A pupil asks Miss Grey for help finding ten dates from 1775 to 1865. She retorts that self-reliance strengthens memory and warns that waiting for others leads to failure. She emphasizes personal effort over copying others in school and life.
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Miss Grey
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement for Haynes repair services at Next Liberty theatre promoting watch repairs and likely service offerings.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Confessions of a Wife and a Quiet Evening After Election
In a domestic scene, Margie and Dick consider his post election calm while a dance with Jim stirs the party mood. Dick, fatigued, reveals worry about his health and aging as he jokes about being mistaken for Margie’s father.
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Harry
Jim
John Sterling
Margie
Redacted Personal Exchange Ends Night Scene
A fragment shows a tense personal exchange between Margie and Dick with sharp insult and coy rebuttal. The dialogue hints at family ties and emotional undercurrents as the scene ends with a kiss good night and a tease of continuation.
Gloves Lose Their All White Status In Fashion
Gloves are described as not predominantly white, showing mocha and biscuit colors with some black examples. White kid gloves remain rare with embroidered flower sprays along the backs, marking a quaint exception to the general trend.
Gasoline and Salt Clean Clothes With Salt Mix
The article explains a cleaning method using gasoline and salt. Dip the cloth in gasoline and lightly dust with salt to absorb oil and scrub away heavy stains.
Olive Tablets Advertisement Claims Cures
An old time ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset and coated tongue. It claims the tablets substitute for calomel and come in olive oil form with olive color, priced at 10 and 25 cents per box.
Cleaning standards in Pullman cars
The text describes end of trip cleaning of Pullman cars with seats cushions and crannies unlimbered and vacuumed. Mattresses blankets and pillows are aired in sunlight and washed by walls and slings. Fumigation is thorough and bed linen laundering follows exacting standards to prevent germs.
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Tacoma
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Charles FE
Ovenahire
Seattle Shriners
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Portland
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Army
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