Rent strike talk voiced by Seattle anti profiteering league
Fred N. Nelson of the Anti Rent Profiteering league discusses plans for a tenants strike if federal action fails to curb rent hikes. He cites cases of exorbitant increases and urges reports with receipts to pressure government intervention, noting his Collings Building office and recent Washington conference with the Shipping Board.
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Closest man to president would rather fly than write state documents
Charles L. Swein, a 25 year old stenographer to President Wilson, writes much of the president's dictation in shorthand. He prefers flying in airplanes to drafting state papers and hopes to become a fighter pilot in France, having already made several flights from Baltimore to observe air battles.
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White House
Fat stomachs disappear in Hunland says Cologne Gazette
JBERNE July reports the Cologne Gazette states the era of fat in Germany is over due to food shortages and changing tastes. It notes the fat belly as an outdated idea tied to complacency and intellectual decline.
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Cologne Gazette
Marines Casualties Reported At 1417
Washington July 6 officials reported 1,417 marine casualties to date. The notice notes two lists have not yet been issued and awaits further details.
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Washington
Championship Ball Games Open To Public In West Contention Series
Seattle fans may watch a three game series between Army and Navy camps to decide the West championship. First game at 2:30 on the University Campus training camp grounds, free admission. Second game at Camp Lewis next week, final game July 27 as part of Cirla Victory carnival at the naval camp.
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French Girl Bids Doll Be Freed in War Tale
Special to The Star Ottawa Ont July Shout Jack O'Brien returns from France with a battle scarred doll. A seven year old girl entrusted the doll to him saying she wanted it free. The girl died with her doll mother in the village fighting and he buried her and kept his promise.
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Ottawa
Sunrise Oddity Prompts City Curiosity
Residents report a strange morning where the sun appears to rise in the west causing speculation about weather patterns and optical effects. Officials urge calm and say no unusual atmospheric events have been detected.
Suits and Dresses Reduced to Silk and Serge Styles
A catalog note offers reductions on suits and dresses highlighting serge and silk options. Silks are belted and vary in black and tan, with serge and silk dresses available in multiple models.
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Rose
Plenty of Fiber Silk Stockings at 75c a Pr
Brand new stocks of Fiber Silk Stockings arriving Saturday in black and white and various shades. Seconds offer Women’s Pure Thread Silk Hose at 1.15 a pair with minor imperfections. Also Boys and Girls Cotton Hose, lightweight Summer Underwear, sleeveless vests, union suits, and gloves on offer at Bon Marche upper main floor.
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BON Marche
Petticoat Lane Has Special Values at 3.95
Splendid Petticoats of excellent quality taffeta, serviceable and good-looking, made in several pretty models. Some have tucked flounces, others ruffled or hemstitched, with a few in stripes and changeable colors. A wide range of shades to choose from. Second floor The Bon Marche.
Carry Home Delicatessen Specials
Delicatessen specials including Raspberry Preserves per pound .24 and Queen Olives pint .16 with Weinerwurst and Mayonnaise Dressing offered, showcase of best quality and service. Freshshelf items and pricing indicate a downtown market feature for dine in or takeout.
Coffee and Tea Offer at The Bon Marche
A storefront advertises good coffee and Ceylon tea with prices of 35 cents for Bon Marche coffee and 50 cents for Ceylon tea, inviting customers to visit for fastidious tastes.
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Ceylon
Odd Toys and Children's Sporting Goods Sale Ad
Boys base ball suits shirt pants belt cap 95c. Tennis rackets five sizes 10c 15c 30c 40c 65c. Large sail boats half price. Sand mills 65c. Musical wheelbarrows and carts 5e. Gilbert trot trotter horse 1.00. Emerson 7 inch double disc records 19c. Basement Union Street side.
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