Puget Sound Terminals Win Favor in Rate Case
In Portland testimony, R. M. Calkins of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad said electrification savings support lower Cascades freight rates to Puget Sound ports. He noted Seattle’s advantage for the line’s Washington investments and urged rate bases reflect cheapest haul, with hearings moving to Seattle after Friday.
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Puget Sound
Portland
Ore
United Press
Cascades
R. M. Calkins
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Columbia Basin
Calkins
Rockies
Columbia
Co. M. St. P
Washington
Seattle
Columbia River
Hall
George Primrose Passes On At Age 70 In San Diego
George Primrose veteran minstrel man dies at 70 after a two week battle with stomach cancer. His wife Iola and brother Albert at his side. Primrose known for soft shoe dancing and decades on stage, last appeared recently. Funeral services set for 10 o clock tomorrow at the chapel.
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George Primrose
San Diego
Cal
Iola Primrose
Albert
Primrose
Portland
Ore
Atlantic
Pacific
Palace Hip Opens With Easy Money Comedy Sketch
The Palace Hip presents Easy Money a comedy playlet by Douglas A Flint and company as the new show opening Thursday. Flint leads a cast that includes Betty Cullington Arthur Jennings and Henrietta Lane along with Mack and Lane and The Eddy Sisters in song and dance acts.
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Douglas A. Flint and
Henrietta Lane
Jolson
Sinbad” Company
Eddy Sisters
Williams
Lowry
Kathryn
Nixon
Morris
Minnesota Labor Men Oppose World League
The Minnesota State Federation of Labor opposed the league of nations while endorsing the Soviet government of Russia. The league covenant was initially endorsed then withdrawn amid sharp criticism, with Delegate Michael Boylan calling it born in hell and saying it would force the United States to back Britain’s rule in Ireland.
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New Ulm
Minn
Minnesota
Canning Campaign Depends on Economy Jars
The note emphasizes success in canning hinges on using Economy Jars and sensible choices for other campaign materials.
Boys' Blue Denim Overalls and Leather Belts
Basement Store offers boys blue denim overalls in sizes 3 to 16 years with multiple pockets and rivets priced 1.50 to 1.75. Also black or brown leather belts with self adjusting buckle sizes 26 to 32 for 65 cents.
Women's Smock Suits and Summer Tub Skirts on Sale
Attractive smock suits in long sleeves with belt and white skirt offered at 5.00. Sizes 36 to 44. Fourteen styles of summer tub skirts in various fabrics priced 4.00 to 4.50. Petticoat tops and ruffled taffeta flounces described with color options and lengths.
Woman in London Bigamy Case Says Husband Pleaded
A London woman admits to bigamy after marrying a second husband who pleaded on his knees while her first husband was alive. The second husband was killed in action. She was arrested when applying for a widow’s pension.
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London
Lambeth
Japanese Buy and Sell Their Phones in Market for Telephones
In Tokyo on July 23 demand for telephones in Japan is high. When a subscriber gives up a line a broker handles the sale with a market value. By end of 1917 about 152,000 people awaited telephone installations.
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Tokyo
Japan
Margaret Aprons and Jars Featured at The Basement Store
The Basement Store advertises Margaret Aprons priced at 65 cents with percale options in stripe and polka dot patterns. It also highlights airtight Margaret Jars with no rubber ring need, plus prices for canning jars: pint 1.15 a dozen, quart 1.30 a dozen, half gallon 1.75 a dozen.
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Margaret
Basement Store Offers Men's Bathing Suits and Pajamas
The Basement Store displays a selection of men's bathing suits in jersey rib and flat weave with contrasting trim, sizes 36 to 44, priced 1.50 to 4.50. Also offered are men’s summer weight white pajamas with blue lavender or black trim, V shape with one pocket, priced 2.50.
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Russia
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Fred E. Leach
Morris, Ilinois
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Leo
Lombardi Carrillo Fun and Ltd
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Hamilton Douglas
Lew White
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Mum
Copenhagen
Kerr
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