Man From Argonne Lifts From Cataleptic Stupor
Hubert Wright a 26 year old Argonne veteran from Cartersville Oklahoma suffered ten weeks of silence tube feeding and apparent mental arrest. Dr W G Eberle reports exhaustive study and attempts to arouse him including electricity but Wright remains largely unresponsive except for rare spoken words and a nurse driven by his wife and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Rider
Fort Smith
Ark
Hubert Wright
The
Argonne
Wright
W. G. Eberle
U. S. Marine Hospital
France
Eberie
Cartersville
Oklo
Haede ‘Laren
Houston
Rock
Eberle
Eberle Wright
Harding fires opening shot in farmer vote clash
Marion Ohio July 13 a heated exchange between Harding and Cox over farmer support begins with Harding accusing Cox of backing a real farmer for secretary of agriculture and pledging that Republicans kept a real farmer in the post for 16 years amid civil rights and living costs debates. Harding criticizes Clement for not urging Vermont to ratify woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Cox
Secretary of Agriculture
Promto
Jim” Wilson
Iowa
Agriculture
McKin- Roosevelt
Taft
David 8
Houston
Washington University
St. Louis
KE. T. Meredith
Department of Agriculture
Clement
Vermont
Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With
An old advertising style note warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos and promotes Malsified coconut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap. It claims the product cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, leaves hair soft and wavy, and lasts months for the family when used with water.
Missing relatives alert lists several hopeful leads
The Bureau of Missing Relatives seeks Henry W Johnson last seen February a year ago with a scar on his right hand. Edna Johnson at 3821 Graham St reports him missing and a sighting in Seattle last month. Other requests include Sydman, Korman, and Kirwan missing relatives with scant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Johnson
Edna
King
Graham St
Johnson
Seattle
J. Andesberg
University Ave
Rochester
N. Y
I. ©. Sydman
Scotland Yard to Adopt French Criminal Line-Up System
Scotland Yard considers adopting the French anthropometric system to measure and classify criminals. Arrested persons will be measured for limbs and features, with fingerprints and photographs filed to form a standardized line-up database.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Yard
London
Diamond Dye Instructions Warn of Streaks and Ruin
A fragment notes that poor dyeing with Diamond Dye can streak or ruin fabrics and advises following the package directions carefully to avoid damage. The text references a product called Diamond Dye and emphasizes proper usage.
Freezone promises painless corn relief
Advert says Freezone instantly relieves aching corns with a drop, then lifts the corn away. Drugstores offer a small bottle for a few cents that removes hard and soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.
Conscience Pays Old Fine By Mail In Arizona
An anonymous Iowa man once killed a road runner near Phoenix years ago and left the state. He sent $10 with a letter to the attorney general declaring it as conscience money for “cleaning up a sin” to ensure better chances at entering the party gates. The note highlights that only six of the 48 states meet annually and that twenty one have enacted mothers pension laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Iowa
Pearty Gates
Suffrage Foes Suffer Setback in Prohibition Era Ruling
In Washington on July 18 Justice Palley of the District of Columbia Supreme Court denied a temporary injunction to block Secretary Colby from issuing a proclamation ratifying the 18th Amendment. Without proclamation the amendment could not become operative and opponents faced a setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Palley
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Colby
Protest Increase in Jap Schools in Hawaii
Public officials in Honolulu protest Washington over the rapidly increasing number of Japanese schools on the island. Reports indicate Japanese schools already largely outnumber English language schools in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Honolulu
T. Hy
Washington
Forgery gang suspect escapes after bail jump
The third member of the alleged forgery gang charged by Prosecutor Wred C. Brown remains at large after fleeing bail during a speeding arrest. Viola Jackson, 21, and J. Cuthbert, 19, are jailed in Butte after detectives R. R. Herbert arrested them when a forged 1600 dollar auto payment was traced to Ferguson Kiros of 907 B. Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wred C. Brown
Hing
Viola Jackson
Butte
J. &. Cuthbert
R. R. Herbert
Ferguson Kiros
B. Pike
Early steam era voyages and anti Americanism notes
A brief reference to Pinglish and concerns about foreign language schools shaping youths as anti American. It also mentions the Royal William's fully steam powered first transatlantic voyage in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal William
Study thief's fingerprints from burglary at Belfel home
Bloody prints left by a burglar who broke the front door glass at 2202 Calhoun last night were photographed and examined by the police identification bureau. Officers searched the Delfel residence but found no suspect. the thief left a pearl necklace, jade necklace, trousers, coat and an army officer's coat and cap. The Missouri Mississippi river length and US postal facts appear in surrounding text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Belfel
Calhoun
Police Bureau of Identification
Delfel
Central Station
Gus Hasmelblad
P, BE. Knapp
George F. Reynolds
W. W. Dench
Wallace Green Collins dies after long illness at 69
Wallace Green Collins president of the Pacific Fir company died after a two year illness at his Seattle residence. He began as a telegraph operator and rose to prominence in the Northwest lumber industry. Survived by his wife two sons and a daughter with siblings in Pasadena. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. Cremation will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Green Collins
Pacific Fir Company
Tenth Ave
Colling
Northwest
Beattie
Rainier Club
Golf and Country Club
Beattie Athletic Club
Wallace and
Wilkina
Frederick Bradley Collings
Mary Collins
Seattle
Pasadena
Cal
Bonney- Watson Undertaking Establishment
Ruling Allows Dual Prosecution in State and Federal Courts
Judge Frank H. Rudkin announced that a person may not be tried in both state and federal courts for the same offense. A. McDonald said some minor cases might stay in state court, but violators warranting federal action will be brought into the United District Court as before, even if already tried in a lower court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank H. Rudkin
A. McDonald
Saunders
McDonald
United District Court
Funeral Rites For Land Robertson Maris Held
Funeral services for Land Robertson Maris were held at Bonney-Watson Parlour 1702 Broadway on a cloudy afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. A Matthews officiated. The body will be cremated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Robertson Maris
Bonney-Watson Pony's
Broadway
A. Matthews
1,000 Men's Fine Cotton Initial Handkerchiefs
A range of initials is offered on men’s fine cotton handkerchiefs crafted with mercerized corded borders. The complete selection features initials in a full set of designs for choices.
Fourth Floor Dollar Day Crochet Cotton Stenciled Linens
In the Art Section Crochet Cotton offered in standard colors sizes 3 10 30 50 and 70 priced at 1.00 per box of 10 balls Sanitas Scarfs stenciled in gray brown or blue at 1.00 each 18 pieces Sanitas Luncheon Sets stenciled in color 1.00 each 18x50 leatherer table runners 1.00 12 inch squares two for 1.00 18x25 scarfs two for 1.00 2 1/2 inch round centers 1.00 each Framed pictures well known subjects framed in gilt moldings two for 1.00 Framed pictures of well known subjects 1.00 each Fourth Floor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitas
Trimming Specials Offer Bargains on Net Bands and Laces
White and cream round and filet mesh trims from 4 to 18 inches wide now priced at 1.00 per yard after regular 1.25 to 2.25 range. Colored silk bands also 1.00. Fine 40 inch embroidered voile flounce with edging at 1.00. Trimmings first floor.
How to Keep Hair Straight and Curly with Silmerine
A reader describes using plain liquid silmerine from the druggist to set hair in curl while keeping it straight and neat. Apply with a toothbrush from crown to ends after sectioning hair, then style as usual. The result is wavy yet close, without greasiness, and lasts longer than curling irons alone.
Imported Handkerchiefs at Discount Offer
French White Linen cotton handkerchiefs described as new cloth with barred designs and narrow hems offered in a bulk sale. First Moor.
Cotton Fabrics An Odd Lot For Women And Children
Notice of remaining cotton fabrics on the second floor offers 2 yards for 1.00 with a mix of colored goods including plain suitings foulards shirtings crepe and kiddie cloths. Buyer finds many desirable patterns in a small broken assortment suitable for women and children.
Women’s Cotton Union Suits 2 for $1.00 Special price
Bargain alert on women’s cotton union suits with bodice and regulation styles. Offer priced at 2 for $1.00 with a larger option noted as 2 for $11.00. Located on the first floor.
Children’s Parasols Special Sale at One Dollar
Bargain alert as children’s parasols drop to one dollar each. Limited stock noted. offer highlights price in bold and urges customers to visit the shop promptly for the display of assorted colors and styles.
Novelty Jewelry and Accessories Sale Prices Listed
Items include seed pearl French necklaces vanity cases fancy stone set hair ornaments novelty bracelets cut crystal beaded necklaces costume necklaces and pair pearl earrings all priced at $1.00 with first floor display.
Children’s Underwear Odd Garments Clearance Deal
Three for one dollar special clearance on 180 odd children’s garments including vests pants and union suits. First floor display promotes these bargain undergarments to shoppers seeking low prices.
Japanese Table Cloths Offered at One Dollar
160 Japanese Table Cloths 36 inches square described as desirable for luncheon breakfast camping and summer home use. Several pretty designs available priced at 1.25 dollars in stock at TAnena Second Floor.
Silk plaited garments on sale at one dollar
Silk plaited vests offered in pink and white with ribbing priced at one dollar, regularly two dollars. Special values highlight the discount on silk garments for shoppers seeking affordable fashion.
Bargain Necklace Sale on First Floor
Women’s neck wear offered at reduced prices from $1.00 to $1.50 with regular ranges up to $5.00. Travelers' samples presented at deep discounts. Retail display noted on the first floor.
Sale on Voiles and White Goods in Second Floor
Hundreds of yards of plain and fancy voiles offered for women and children at 2 yards for 1.00. Regular prices 75 and 85 cents. Limited to 800 yards available on the second floor.
Pillow Cases 2 for $1.00 in Various Sizes
Advertises pillow cases in 42x36 and 45x38 inches sizes priced at two for one dollar. Notation notes second floor location.
Sports Hats Display On First Floor Sale
A brief advertisement notes a large assortment of sports hats in plain and figured materials priced around one dollar, suitable for motor wear, located on the first floor.
All Leather Hand Bags at One Dollar
An advertisement showcases moire and all leather hand bags priced at $1.00 each. The offer highlights low cost luxury with substantial value for shoppers seeking affordable purses.
Women’s stockings and hose亮 sale note
Advertises women’s stockings and silk hose priced at $1.00 per pair. Lists 200 pairs of stockings and 1385 pairs of hose in Russian calf and silk blends in colors Gold Pink and Gray. Mentions sizes vary and that items are on the first floor.
Children's Stockings 720 Pairs at Three for a Dollar
Stocking sale offering 720 pairs of fine ribbed cotton stockings in black limited to sizes six through ten. Priced at three pairs for 1.00, with savings highlighted for bulk purchase.
Eldredge Sewing Machines Sale Ad
Advertisement offers any style sewing machine for $1.00 down with the balance on monthly payments. Displayed on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldredge Sewing Machines
Toilet Goods Steal Roundup From First Floor Display
Oriental Powdered Incense priced to $1.00 from $2.00 box including $1.50 discounts. Incense Burners marked down to $1.00 from $2.25. Tourists' Cases reduced to $1.00 from $1.50. Toilet Water also $1.00. First Floor display highlighted.
Nation Accessories Price List and Offers
A historical price list shows sanitary bloomers at 1.50, ironing board pads at 1.50, W. B. skirt gauges at 1.25, and ironing boards with pad and cover at 1.00. Includes a note reading 9 first moor indicating possible date or note.
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Nation
Men’s Hose Special Purhase Three Pair for 1.00
Three for a dollar sale lists 1,200 pairs of men’s lisle finish cotton hose in black, cad, navy, gray with light and medium weights. Some pairs feature linen heel and toe for durability. sizes 9 to 14 offered. special price three pairs for one dollar.
Men’s Union Suits on Sale in Small Sizes
Light summer weight union suits priced at one dollar. Athletic style with quarters sleeve and ankle length. Sizes 34 and 36 only. Men’s Section, First Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat Floce
Rag Rugs on Fourth Floor Sale 24x36 Inches
Rag rugs priced at 1.00 each, 24 by 36 inches, displayed on the fourth floor. Designs described as hit and design. Limited stock mentioned with pricing posted.
Linoleum Specials Advertised for Fourth Floor
Linoleum priced at 1.00 with 28 linoleum samples inlaid and printed. Size 8 by 38 feet. Special at 1.00 each. 400 yards printed cork linoleum full rolls six feet wide. Special at 1.00 per square yard. Fourth Floor.
Drapery Sale on Net and Cretonne Fabrics
Fourth Floor offers 800 yards Filet Drapery Net at 1.00 per yard regularly 1.25 and 250 yards Novelty Cretonne 36 inches wide in patterns and colors, normally 75 and 85 cents per yard, special 2 yards for 1.00.
Special Brassieres Sale Ad with Embroidery
An advertisement offers bras at $1.00 each for a special purchase. Hook front styles use extra quality muslin with embroidery trimming. Sizes range from 34 to 46.
Hand Bag Frames for Ribbon Department
Advertising blurb notes bag frames priced at 1.00 versus 1.50 regular, with accompanying patterns for making. Located on the first floor of the shop.
Children’s Gingham Dresses at $1.00
A special lot of gingham dresses for children ages 2 to 5 years in pink blue and green includes plain colors and checks.
Box Stationery Sale of Paper and Envelopes
A first floor listing advertises stationery bundles priced at $1.00 per bundle. Each bundle contains 72 sheets of fine writing paper and 60 envelopes. All colors available.
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Bride
King Albert
Gov. Cox
Belgium
Cincinnati
Bureau of Missing Relatives
Eda Korman
Grangeville
Idaho
Korman
Wiliam Kirwan
12Th Ave
Loura Levy Kirwan
United States
Second Man
Collins
Prohibition
AR/PATERSON CO
Second Avenue and University
Neo DG
Fraser-Paterson Company
Westlake
Weatlake
Sanevinee
Harrison
F Elliott
Western
Madison
Madison Cable
Greenwood
Ballard
Country Club
Floor
Navy
Copenhagen
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