Stenographer letter on food prices since U.S. entry into war
Milton Bronner notes food prices in the United States have fallen from wartime peaks reached last May as the Food Administration curbs profiteering. He compares current costs with Civil War prices, showing current levels still high but lower than 1860s spikes, citing wheat sugar butter and other staples with historical price contrasts.
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Milton Bronner
Washington
Food Administration
Herbert Hoo
Weshel
Jury Draw Includes Forty-Four Women and Seventy-One Men
The February jury list names forty-four women and seventy-one men. County Clerk Percy F. Thomas announced the jurors as the February venue reports to the presiding judge on February 4. Notable names listed include Alton W. Leonard of Puget Sound Traction Light & Power, Isaac Cooper the real estate broker, and Mrs. C. Allen Dale wife of a former councilman.
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Percy F. Thomas
Alton W. Leonard
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Isaac Cooper
C. Allen Dale
Ban on Rice Toss at New York Hotel Wedding
A New York hotel bans throwing rice at weddings to conserve food. A posted notice reads Dont throw rice cave food and help win the war, with a thrift message about Universal Saving stamps and rationing during the era.
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New York
New Attractions At The Theatres Vary Acts And Stars
A diverse slate headlines Seattle venues next week led by Emma Carus at the Moore and Mitzi in Pom Pom at the Metropolitan. Other acts include Selma Hraate, Ben Bernie and Phil Baker, the Wilkes Players, Mitzi, and a five reel feature at the Orpheum. The Pantages bill features The Bachelor Dinner with Jack Henry Rose Gardner and Prescot in mental telepathy.
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Moore Mies
Emma Carus
Moore
Missa Carus
Larry Comer
Stan Stanley
Adelaide Boothby
Charles Everdean
Selma Hraate
Ben Bernie
Phil Baker
Claude Hoode
Holland
Japan
Pantages
Jack Henry
Rose Gardner
Prescott
Hope Eden
Wilkins and Wilkins
Kuehna
Walter Mercer
Mennetti
Sidelli
Finland
Levy
Orpheum
Third
Madison
Seasue Hayakawa
Mack Sennett
Armstrong Folly Company
Mars
Will H. Armstrong
Earth
Billie” Bingham
Perqueta
Ed Arcnestrong
Joe Corber
Mitzi Hajes
Metropolitan
Confessions of a Wife Reflections on Marriage and Heroes
Excerpted reflections on marriage and human flaws. The narrator notes how tastes shift, discusses public perceptions of husbands, and considers how dissatisfaction colors views of the institution. A humorous exchange reveals insights into domestic life and human foibles.
Henry W Savage brings Pom-Pom to The Met
The Metropolitan Theatre announces Henry W Savage will present his comic opera Pom-Pom at The Met starting Sunday January 27 with Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Mitzi, America's leading prima donna comedienne, stars with the New York cast and Joseph Urban scenery. Mail orders with checks are accepted. regular seat sale begins January 24.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Metropolitan
Saucy
Mitzi
America
New York
Joseph Urban
Office Girl Defends Employers Letter Praised by Cynthis Grey
A young office worker asserts workplace ideals and defense of local employers amid criticism from Motherlouz columns. She argues men managers show respect in many cases and urges other girls to stay committed to professional paths.
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Cynthia Grey
Miss Grey
Letters on marriage truth and work relationships
A reader asks about legally validating a past marriage and concealing its existence from family. The columnist advises honesty, suggesting a public wedding may be needed if questioned, and cautions against deception. The page also includes long reader letters about workplace conduct and gender dynamics.
Dear Miss Grey Advice on introductions to a private party
A writer asks how to bring a friend to a private dancing party and Miss Grey advises asking the hostess for an introduction to a suitable acquaintance. In a separate query a correspondent asks about the code D Y R L A and is advised not to pursue it, noting military codes exist but this mystery is not worth solving and suggesting thrift stamps.
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Margie
Harry
Jim
Wade
Porto
Miss Grey
Atlanta
John
Mies Grey
GORDAL Haarlem Oil Caps Promise Kidney Relief
Ancient remedy claims to treat kidney and urinary problems including Bright's disease symptoms with near immediate relief. Advertisement asserts 200 years of use, guarantees refund if not satisfied, and promotes GOLD MEDAL brand in three sizes.
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Bright
Gordal Haarlem
Hamburg Breast Tea for Cold Cure
A small package of Hamburg Breast Tea is sold at pharmacies as an old time remedy. A tablespoonful brewed in boiling water and strained is claimed to relieve congestion and loosen bowels to break a cold. Described as inexpensive and entirely vegetable and harmless.
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Hamburg
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