Nation Debts of World War Allies Stir Public Debate
Washington reports that allies owe the United States over eleven billion dollars from World War I. Debates swirl on whether to demand repayment or cancel debts. French and British commissions are visiting to discuss the sums of 3.261 billion and 4.166 billion. Many policymakers privately favor cancellation, but fear political costs amid high taxes and living costs.
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Harding
France
Great Britain
Washington
What's in the Air daily schedule fragment
The item lists scattered radio or time slots with various station identifiers such as K C4360 meters K D Z and others. The fragment shows multiple minutes and times from morning to evening, with several channel codes and meter markers.
Allies and US Loans Shaping World War I Credit Plan
The piece analyzes the 11 billion dollar Allied loan role in WWI, noting US funds funded Britain France Italy and others to hold the line until American troops arrived. It cites Britain owing the US 166 million and large debts of France and others to Britain, and mentions The Times urging Britain to pursue long term bonds for repayment.
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United States
Germany
America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Belgium
Serbia
Jugo-Slavia
London Times
Nine Bryn Mawr couples drift on Lake Washington
Nine Bryn Mawr junior couples spent Saturday night afloat in a broken motor boat on Lake Washington. Chaperoned by Mrs. W. Hibner, the group drifted toward Mercer Island before being towed ashore at dawn. Names include Eva and Margaret Lewis Adeline Murry Genevieve Dorothy Simpson Gwendolyn Showell Christiana Miller Mamie Hibner Margaret Orvis Harriet Orvis Mary Simpson and the Mesers William Hibner Philip Showell Angus MacDonald Harold Cummings Paul Brown Charles Tuttle Fred Law James Watson.
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Post
Bryn Mawr
Lake Washington
W. Hibner
Mercer Island
Empire
Misses Eva
Margaret Lewis
Adeline Murry
Genevieve
Dorothy Simpson
Gwendolyn Showell
Christiana Miller
Mamie Hibner
Margaret and
Harriet Orvis
Mary Simpson
the Mesers
William Hibner
Philip Showell
Angus MacDonald
Harold Cummings
Paul Brown
Charles Tuttle
Fred Law
James Watson
Gingham and Organdie Dresses Blowout Sale
Clearance offers feature Gingham Dresses 3.45 to 6.95 with many items reduced to 95 cents. Gingham Creypers and Rompers for 1 to 6 years now 95 cents each. Panty Dresses for tots 2 to 5 years 95 cents. Organdie Dresses 65 cents. Infants Hats half price from 95 cents to 4.95.
Prices Are Yet Much Too High in Washington
The June cost of living remained 66.6 percent above pre war 1914 levels with only a small decline in six months. Food shows a 41 percent rise, furniture 102.9 percent, housing 60.9, clothing 72.8, fuel and light 74.4, and miscellaneous goods 101.5 percent, with June 1920 peak at 116.5 percent.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Council funds Pike Place market upgrades for farmers stalls
The council harbors and public grounds committee approved about $7,500 to retrofit quarters in the enlarged Pike Place market for farmers stalls. The plan aims to improve facilities and provide dedicated spaces for local vendors.
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Council
Pike Place Market
West Seattle Water System to be Investigated
A survey of West Seattle water supply is planned with a $2000 appropriation for inspection work to be considered by the council utilities committee Thursday morning. Officials cite small distribution mains as causing water scarcity during peak hours.
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West Seattle
Council Utilities Committee
Lemon Lotion Promise for Fairer Skin and Freckle Bleach
A vintage beauty ad touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to make a gentle face lotion. It claims daily massage will whiten skin and fade freckles sunburn and tan without irritation, citing stage beauties as users.
Couple Adopts Homeless Boy In Caring Act
A couple takes in a 12 year old boy after his mother dies, promising to provide clothes and support. They plan to buy his outfit at Cherry's on Second Ave in the Rialto building, noting flexible payment options and trustworthy terms.
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Cherry's
Second Ave
Madison
Rialto
Robert
Cherry
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