Tacoma Considers Lower Price Power Deal
Serious consideration by Tacoma officials today focused on a proposal from Railway and Power Co to supply city power at a cent lower than Cushman power, if Cushman develops a municipal plant. Sullivan says firm can supply or lease power. Cushman rate to be set by a board of engineers within four months.
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Acuoma
Proposal Railway & Power Co
Yeeter
Mt T. Sullivan
Pany
Ilivan
Moviemad Chicago children crave action in films says PTA
Mrs. Matelle Moulton of the Illinois Parent Teacher association reports a survey of 3,000 Chicago children. Seven percent go to movies three to nine times weekly. Most liked pictures show men fighting over a girl, reflecting strong appetite for action.
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Chicago
Matelle Moulton
Better Pilma Council
Ilinois Parent Teacher Association
Moulton
N P Gains Oregon Entry Via Northwestern Purchase
In Portland on January 17 a meeting at Guy Talbot's offices announced the Northwestern Improvement Co. has bought the Walla Walla Valley railroad, extending Northern Pacific access into Oregon. Officers named include President George T. Reid, VPs Guy Talbot and John H. Pedigo, Secretary E Askevold, Treasurer C. BE. Gaylord, and GM C. S. Walters. operations to continue from Walla Walla with no immediate extensions planned. The purchase price was not disclosed.
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Portland
Guy Talbot
Walla Walla
Tacoma
John H. Pedigo
E Askevold
C. BE. Gaylord
C. 8. Walters
Reid
Askevold
Ohio's Four-Hole Water Coil Sets Efficiency Milestone
The Ohio showcases rapid heat in minutes from kindling to baking, attributed to its superb fuel economy records. The Four-Hole Ohio best grade water coil is highlighted at a price of $3.00, with Steve Se promoting the item.
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Ohio
Steve Se
Vulcan Cabinet Gas Range with White Enamel Finish
A Vulcan cabinet gas range features a white enamel finish with a five burner setup including three regular burners and a large one, plus a simmer burner. The oven width is 14 inches and the broiler is 14 inches, with interior baked aluminum finish and total width listed as 42 1/2 inches, price 54.00.
Value of University of Washington Greek Houses Tops 1.25 Million
Harold Marquis reports Washington’s Greek letter houses have a collective value of about 1.25 million dollars after two decades of growth. There are 32 fraternities and 18 sororities with 50 houses averaging at least 25 thousand each, with many owned by the university or alumni groups and a shift toward properties east of University Way near Lake Washington.
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Harold Marquis
University of Washington Greek Letter
University of Washington
Washington
Sigma Nu
Phi Gamma Delta
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi
Zeta Pai
Alpha Delta Phi
Chi Pal
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
17Th Ave
N. E
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
18Th Ave
University Way
Lake Washington
University Campus
47Th Ast
21St Ave
University
Engineering Hall
Naming bays and inlets of Puget Sound debated by historian
Professor Meany addressed the Seattle Yacht Club Monday night, discussing early Puget Sound history and how bays and inlets received their names. His talk highlighted regional exploration and naming traditions shaping Northwest geography.
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Puget Sound
Northwest
Meany
Seatte Yacht Club
Washington Manufacturers Exhibit Travels Across Western Washington
More than 40 manufacturers join a traveling educational exhibit opening Wednesday in Aberdeen. The campaign promotes home product consumption and visits Hoquiam Chehalis Olympia, then other major Western and Central Washington communities, led by women's clubs in each town.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Chehalis
Olympia
Washington State Chamber of Commerce
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
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