Bon Marche Girls Train for Tug of War at Carnival
Bon Marche girl tug team coached by Mina Burke prepares on the store roof for the Seattle Girls Victory carnival the week of July 24 28. The five member team aims to beat MacDougall Southwick and practices daily with hardened hands and firm grips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDougall
Mias Nina Burke
Bon Marche
Seattle
Miss Burke
Mina Burke
MacDougall Southwick
Target
Mary Richards
30Th Ave. S
Marie Kirchoff
Madison Hotel
Nina Burke
University St
Adelia Johnson
East Howell
Southard
Elave
Seattle Produce Association denies waste to fix prices
Secretary Gill of the Seattle Produce Association told The Star that produce members never discard food to influence markets. He explained a carload of watermelons was poor upon arrival, sold for 300 dollars to a local syndicate, which rejected them, leading inspectors to condemn the shipment. Gill urged readers not to believe stories of waste to manipulate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Produce Association
Gill
Association
The
Star
City Food Inspectora
Inspectora
Log Rollers Contest at Seattle Victory Carnival
Log rollers from the Northwest will compete in Seattle during the Victory Carnival from July 23 to 24. The chief prize is 150 dollars in cash with additional rewards for runners up. J C Mundy of North 63rd Street oversees entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Seattle
J. C. Mundy
North 63Rd St
Piez Aims for Massive Steel Delivery Role
Piez, a young vice president of the emergency fleet corporation and key aide to Charles M. Rohwab, is tasked with securing steel for shipyards. His early wartime record and organizing skill have earned him a critical assignment, with Schwab personally signaling confidence in his leadership.
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Chas. Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Chas
M. Rohwab
Altho
Pier
Schwab
Far and Near Tragedy At Cherry Valley Camp Claim
BE. L. Alerson was killed at Cherry Valley Lumber Co camp after failing to see a falling tree. Seattle bank deposits rose by 5.3 million this year per the comptroller of the currency with other Northwest cities showing declines. Judge Ballinger's Lake Ballinger picnic drew about 500 people. Captain Brinkley arrives in France. Mrs Forsyth dies at 76 in Seattle. Dr Slyfield named first lieutenant in the U S Army medical corps. Van Horn promoted to first lieutenant. Baby clinic top scorers listed. police chief to explain ban on New Unionist publication. Fort Worden band awarded by the Woman's Democratic club. Consumers League meets Friday afternoon. 50,000 cutthroat trout allocated for King County stocking.
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BE. L. Alerson
Cherry Valley Lumber Company
Seattle
Northwest
Richard Ballinger
Lake Ballinger
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. A. Brinkley
France
Frederick A. Slyfield
U. S. A. Medical Corps
Tie
Pulmonary Hospital of
Robt. B. van Horn
F. J. van Horn
University of Washington
Alice Rude
Port Orchard
Mary Nadine
Patricia McVicar
Gordon MacLachlain
Very Kirschke
Rents Trebled in South U S Probe Asked
Long Beach California July 14 Special to The Star rents have surged with shacks unavailable and two room tent houses costing 20 to 35 dollars a month. Laborers petition the U S Shipping Board for relief as some workers rent in Los Angeles due to high car fares.
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South
U. S
Long Beach
Cal
United States Shipping Board
Name of Wilson Is Signal of Acclaim Among Jugo Slavs
Dr. Hinko Hinkovich a former Croatian parliament member told Rotary Club listeners that the name of Wilson is a signal of acclaim among Jugo Slavs. He praised America and President Wilson as upholding freedom and brotherhood and said Jugo Slavs seek a united nation from the Adriatic to the Danube to counter Germany's ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
America
Hinko Hinkovich
Rotary Club
Wilton
Jaco Slava
Adriatic
Danube
Germany
Bagdad
Constantinople
Persia
India
Mountaineers Will Ramble Over Hills
The Monte Cristo district near the Sauk river head will be the Mountaineers annual ramble from Seattle on July 25. They travel by Northern Pacific to Granite Falls and explore the mountains ending at Monte Cristo mining camp. London notes the Unisar wed colliery in South Wales has been acquired by British interests with over 200 million tons of coal.
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Monte Cristo
Sauk River
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railway
Hartford & Eastern Railway
Granite Falls
London
South Wales
Etamine Curtains Offered At Low Price
One hundred fifty pairs of fine Etamine Curtains trimmed with neat edges are offered for Friday at the low price of 1.86 dollars a pair. Curtains come in cream and white and are described as inexpensive and serviceable to freshen rooms.
Steel Steel Thermatic Fireless Cookers Offer Free Stand
Steel Stands Free Fireless Cookers promise to save food fuel and labor. The Thermatic uses retained heat to cook with extreme efficiency preserving natural flavors in meats vegetables soups fruits and cereals. A convenient Steel Stand is offered free with each Thermatic sold this week.
Desirable Grass Rugs Offered in All Sizes
A note advertises affordable grass rugs in sizes 9x12, 8x10, 6x9, 46x7, 6x12, and 26x72 reduced to smaller dimensions. Colors and designs are highlighted with smooth heavy bodies and attractive appearance for a fortunate purchase.
These Sets Include Casserole Dishes and Custard Cups
A listing notes an 18 inch round covered casserole one 6 inch pudding dish and six custard cups. The item is priced with Friday set 82 69.
The Palace Hip Opens With A Mixed Bill
Homer Lind heads the new show at the Palace Hip with The Singing Teacher a one act musical and dramatic playlet. Benny Harrison and W S Petrie present The Mail Carrier. The Four La Farras Petite Novell Dancers perform. La Emma performs trapeze stunts. Wells a Crest offer The Yankee and the Wop. Phine and Ray sing.
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Homer Lind
Adah Carrie Lind
Palace Hip
New York
Four la Farras
la Emma
Wells
Crest
Phine
Ray
Glycerine mixture touted to prevent appendicitis in ad
An old notice claims a glycerine mixture taken as one spoonful can flush the bowel completely and relieve sour stomach gas and constipation while preventing appendicitis, praised for instant pleasant action. It cites Bartell Drug Company and Swift Drug Company as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Adlerika
Bartell Drug Company
Swift Drug Company
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Wallace
Sir Gilbert Parker
Theodore Roberts
Louise Huff
Jack Mulhall
Dorking
England
Beetham Wilson
Romania
Food Control Board
Tacoma
Indianapolis
Sound
Camp Lewis
Puget Sound
United States
Colman Dock
Marion Street
Municipal Dock
N. P. By
Puget Sound Navigation CO
Main
Piez
Ann Elizabeth Forsyth
John P. Hartman
17Th Ave
Illinois
Warren
Shipping Board
Los Angeles
Otto IF
Algel
Benny Harrison
W. S. Petrie
U. S. Capitol
Washington, D. C
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