Kids Preference in Books Mirrors Dads’ Choices
Elementary readers favor classic adventures like Tom Sawyer Swiss Family Robinson and Robinson Crusoe while Treasure Island remains popular. Altsheler gains among boys and girls gravitate to Little Women Little Men and The Secret Garden. Librarian notes Jack London titles stay in demand with daily library loans totaling about 3,000 books.
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Altsheler
Miss Baker
Seattle Public Library
Louise Alcott
Francia Burnett
Lord Fauntleroy
Jack London
Star
Indians Whistle Instead of Talk in Mexico
Carlisle Pa Jan 26 The Mesxtl can Indians of old Mexico reportedly converse by whistling. Harold T Mapes a mining engineer now in Carlisle asserts the Tolteca derived whistling vernacular carries entire conversations. He says natives understand both words and sentences spoken by whistling.
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Carlisle
Old Mexico
Harold T. Mapes
Mexico
Poor Albert Legge Rejected by Sweetheart and Country
In Waukegan Newfoundland, Albert P Legge faced rejection from his sweetheart due to his red hair and from his country over his defective feet. The article notes his resolve not to dye his hair after the refusals.
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Waukegan
Albert P. Legge
Titian Locks On Marine Career In Eager Enlistment Attempt
A disappointed lover madly seeks excitement and danger by applying for enlistment at the United States Marine Corps recruiting station.
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Titian Locks
United States Marine Corps
Theft of Mittens Tied to Double Fatality in Seward
In Seward on January 26, Walter Stoker, a hunter and trapper, killed John Hendricks and wounded W. E F. Irving, after a theft of a pair of mittens. Stoker fled to the woods and is believed to be insane, with authorities tracing the motive to the mitten theft.
Dress Well Never Miss the Money Sale
GATELY'S offers men's and women's suits and coats with cash terms of $1 per garment. Balance paid at $1 weekly or $5 monthly. Prices range from $7.50 to $30.00. Ad on page 6. 1113 Third Ave.
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Gately’s
Third Ave
Whisky and Cigarettes Post Big 1916 Totals
Washington January 25 1916 tax returns show whisky consumption by Americans higher than any year since 1909 and cigarette use peaking in 1914. The 1916 rise is about 40 percent, linked to women adopting the cigarette habit. paper wrapped clearings taxed reach 25 292 960 928, seven and a half billion more than 1915.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Lister to Pass on Bills Today in Olympia
Gov Lister considers today House Bills 85 and 86 approved by both houses. They aim to legalize Pierce County 2 million dollar bonding to buy 70 000 acres at American Lake for a military post. Amendments propose water and power sales by cities. Leaders include Ole Hanson Howard Hanson J W Diryan.
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Olympia
Lister
House
Senate
Pierce County
American Lake
Public Service Commission
Ole Hanson
Howard Hanson
J. W. Diryan
Bremerton
Seattle
Howard Taylor
Nichols
California Syrup of Figs Excerpt Advertisement
Child health claim urging parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for constipation. Warns of coated tongue, feverish breath, and sour stomach as signs and promotes a 50 cent bottle with clear dosing directions. Recommends asking for the California Fig Syrup Company product and cautions against counterfeit syrups.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Free Doctor Offers Free Exam and Prescription
A vintage ad promises a free doctor examination and prescription at no cost, claiming customers can obtain a prescription for any disease without paying the usual $2.00 at the store. It emphasizes the no-charge policy and urges readers to visit for a free consultation.
Confessions of a Wife Love Sulls the Soul of Man
Eliene visits Mollie and awaits Harrys return while observing changes in Eliene and the twins. The group discusses happiness, walking, and the burdens of being different, echoing on male longing and a womans influence. The chapter ends with the line that men dream, and the story continues.
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Eliene
Three Women Onces Sick Now Well
Three women share relief from female troubles thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Testimonials cite backache relief, improved sleep, and strength after treatment, with addresses in Lorain Michigan Pittsburg and Hancock Wisconsin. The advertisement invites free confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lorain
Mich
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Carrie Davis
Hancock, Wis
Lydia BK. Pinkhain
Mrs
Bhi
Lis F, Brown
Lydia J. Pinkhain
Lydia Hk. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mags
Copper Steamer Alameda Reaches Tacoma Dock
The steamer Jefferson departed Thursday afternoon to aid a hurried voyage of the Alameda from Alaska to Tacoma. It met the incoming steamer and unloaded a number of passengers in mid stream while transporting a cargo of copper.
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Alameda
Alaska
Tacoma
Jefferson
Protest Against Bridge Removal Draws North End Citizens
North End residents appeared before the streets committee of the city council Thursday to protest the proposed plan to remove the Stone Avenue bridge after the Fremont bridge is completed.
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North End
Streets
City Council
Stone Ave
Fremont Bridge
Fall Proves Fatal for J Spencer at McAteer Shipyards
J Spencer aged 48 a ship carpenter died after a fall from the pilot house of the gas schooner Herlin at the McAteer shipyards on the Duwamish waterway Thursday afternoon. He lay fatally injured in the county hospital Friday.
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J, Spencer
Herlin
McAteer
Duwamish Waterway
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