Uncle Sam May Lose Key to Panama Says Professor
Professor B G Hodges argues the Galapagos Islands are a strategic key to Panama and the Pacific gate, more critical than the Virgin Islands, with American capital tied to Galapagos exploitation. He warns loss could threaten canal access and trade from Central to South America.
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Sam
Panama
B. G. Charles Hodges
State College of Washington
San Francisco
Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Archipelago
Pacific
Panama Canal
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Atlantic
Galapagos
Canal
Antilles
France
Netherlands
Britain
Caribbean
Americas
Central America
Washington
United States
Central and
South America
University Prof Leaves as Gas and Flame Regiment Forms
Captain Horace G Byers, ex head of the university chemistry department, forms a Western gas and flame regiment with 250 men. The unit is split into 15 squads and seeks specialists including 30 compressed gas workers, 15 powder men, 15 electricians, 15 pipefitters, eight sheet metal workers, eight auto mechanics, 14 chauffeurs, and 16 car operators.
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University
Horace G Byers
Sith Engineers
The Palace Hip Show Stages Eclectic Acts
The Palace Hip premieres a Hong Kong troupe of Chinese entertainers with bold stunts. Sidney and Mrs Payne perform a sketch The Drudge, Billie Bowman sings character songs, and Stanley and Gold present Just Two Nuts. Davie and Walker deliver Leeson in Dancing, while Cliff Bailey Duo offer panto mime acrobatic comedy. University of Washington chorus and soloists plan The Fortune Teller by Victor Herbert in April.
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Palace Hip
Hong Kong
Sidney Payne
Billie Bowman
Stanley and
Gold
Davie
Walker
Leeson
Cliff-Bailey
University of Washington
Victor Herbert
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief from gas, heartburn, and dyspepsia within five minutes and touts the product as the world’s best selling stomach regulator. A 50 cent case is recommended for home use.
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Pape
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips Ad
Penetrating wizard oil eases rheumatism backache and stiff joints while antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings. Sold by druggists for 10 cents with money back guarantee. Also Wizard Liver Whips pink pills 30 cents for constipation and headaches.
Galapagos Islands Key to Panama Security
The piece argues the Galapagos threaten Panama if Ecuador cannot hold or develop them. It reviews past US efforts since the 1890s to sell lease or grant use of the islands without success, noting the islands’ geography, limited Ecuadorian population, and strategic value as a potential naval base. It urges a US-Ecuador arrangement to protect the Galapagos and Panama in unsettled world conditions.
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Galapagos
Ecuador
United States
Panama
Equator
Floreana
Chatham
Pacific
Meet New U. S. Oil Administrator Mark L. Requa
Mark L. Requa, a San Francisco mining engineer and independent oil man, named oil administrator under Fuel Administrator Garfield. He previously led the food administration's commercial relations division.
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Mark L. Requa
San Francisco
Garfield
Requa
The
Food Administration
Junkers Fear New Spirit in German Realm
New York dispatch reports German socialists show signs of sympathy with Russia's democratic ideas. The shift challenges Kaiserism as socialist attitudes toward Russia grow more international, threatening the Kaiser's control and the path to a democratic peace.
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New York
Germany
Russia
Kaisertan
Funeral services for Mrs. Hull held in Seattle visit
Funeral services for Mrs. H Hull of Astoria Oregon were held this morning at Butterworth & Sons chapel after she died while visiting her daughter in Seattle.
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H. ¥. Hull
Astoria
Ore
Seattle
Chapel of Butterworth & Sons
Beauty Expert Promotes Home Gray Hair Darkening Mix
Mrs. M. J. Gillespie of Kansas City, a renowned beauty specialist, shares a low cost home remedy to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with 1 ounce bay rum, Barbo Compound, and 1 ounce glycerine. apply twice weekly until the shade reaches the desired level. The preparation colors the hair without staining the scalp or greasiness, and it should not rub off.
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M. J. Gillespie
Kansas City
Beautiful Taffeta Petticoats on Special Saturday
Twenty five exquisite taffeta silk petticoats of high quality offered for Saturday. Prices listed at 6.95 with bold color range including Pearl Gray Beige Kelly Green Rose Cerise Gold Blue and lengths from 36 to 40 inches.
Seized liquor stock tied to Seattle druggist conflict
A $10,000 stock of liquor owned by RK G Stephenson, Seattle druggist, was seized for a second time after officers found it in a store room at 118 Third Ave South and moved it to a vault in the public safety building. The prior court order had returned the liquor to the owner after a six month hold.
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Washington
RK. G. Stephenson
Seattle
Braillard
K. L. Webb
Third Ave. S
Public Safety Building
Robert Hodge
John F. Dore
Stephens
Samuel H. Prince
The
Prince Drug Co
Prefontaine Place
Y W C A Campaigners Rush To Meet Quota
Y W C A workers pressed to raise 15000 of a 40000 quota within 24 hours aiming for victory by nightfall. About 250 workers canvassed Seattle praising strong response as the drive nears its end.
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Y.W. C.A
Seattle
Colda Cause Headache and Grip Laxative Bromos
An old ad notes a product Bromo Quinine with a 30 cent price and E. W. Grove’s signature on the box. It promotes removing the cause of colds and headaches, claiming only one active ingredient. The brief item reflects routine patent medicine marketing language.
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E. W. Grove
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