Yankee Plan to Develop Indian Oil Fields with U S Capital
George Slater, en route to Burma, says Yankee Industry will develop India’s oil fields with American capital, machinery and expertise. He will oversee drilling for the Hurma Ol company using the California system, aiming to export refined oil to England and power Indian industrial plants.
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Yankee Industry
India
George Slater
Seattle
Burma
Hurma Ol Company
California
United States
Europe
England
Indian Empire
China
Governor Lister Improves After Illness
Governor Lister has slightly improved, with his physician Dr. Edward P. Fick reporting the condition as better late Wednesday after a day described as very bad. The update notes progress through Thursday and reflects a positive trend in his health.
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Lister
Edward P. Fick
Phrase Declares Live and Let Live Motto Satirically
A witty quip contrasts tolerance with professions that may beg conflict, noting that "live and let live" suits most but not undertakers and butchers, hinting at harsh realities in those trades.
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Undertakers
Butchers
Doughboy Editor in Germany Publishes Home Front Paper
Sergt. Ivan L. Gaddis edits the Doughboy weekly in Adenau after World War I service in France and Germany. He details printing hurdles, humorous headlines, and poems while noting soldiers endure morale humor, misgivings about reintegration, and delayed return meals as he awaits a service stripe and homeward fate.
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Adenau
Germany
Ivan L. Gaddis
Mia
Charlea J. Frey
McKay Hotel
Seventh Ave
Pike
Altho
Gaddis
Omaha News
France
Iis
Doughboy
Seventh Infantry Brigade
Wiliam Hohenzollern
Gott
Onkel Sam
Gaddia
War Department
Feathered Heroes of War to Make Home in Seattle
Seventeen American fighter pigeons that served with the AEF are to reside in Seattle with a German carrier pigeon captured during the St Mihiel drive. Corporal Roy L Norbom and Sgt Ralph Norbom are linked to the birds, with Cher Ami singled out as a distinguished survivor. The pigeons’ service spans long front-line missions, earning honors and a planned taxidied tribute for Cher Ami.
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Seattle
St. Mihiel
Seret
Norbom
Roy L. Norbom
Ralph
New York
341St Infantry
Cher Ami
Beattie
Gen. Pershing
Australians Slow Up Industry Says Australians Slow Up Industry
L. W. Rogers of Los Angeles told the Rotary Club at the Masonic temple that radicals in Australia are slowing production to press government takeovers. He called labor narrow minded and criticized strikes as undermining industry and warned against radical action.
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L. W. Rogers
Los Angeles
Rotary Club
Masonic Temple
Rogers
Australia
Commonwealth
Pioneers Gather for 40th Washington Reunion Dinner
The Pioneer Association of the States of Washington held its 40th annual reunion at Laurelahade Ave association hall with an old-time fried chicken dinner and home-made jellies. The Ladies' Auxiliary and Daughters of Pioneers served the meal. A Tuesday meeting elected James McNaught president for the coming year.
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Pioneer Association of the States of Washington
Association Hall
Laurelahade Ave
Ladies’ Auxiliary and Daughters of Sioneers’ Association
James McNaught
Brazil Seizure Stand on German Ships Endorsed
London June 5 It will stand firmly in favor of Brazil retaining the German shipping she seized if the United States is allowed to keep the tonnage she obtained in that manner. Eprtacio Passon president elect of Brazil said in an interview today.
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London
Brazil
United States
Eprtacio Passon
Ad men in south to attend Portland meet
San Francisco will send its delegation to the Portland convention of the Pacific Coast Advertising association leaving tomorrow in special cars. More than 40 will travel by train with many opting for automobile. Other bay district cities participate including Stockton which sends a large delegation and will bid for the 1920 convention.
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San Francisco
Portland
Pacific Coast Advertising Association
Bay District
Stockton
Rose Show Crowds Hit Portland Hotels
Travelers expect crowded Portland hotels during the Rose Show. Advertises Fischer Auto Bed that fits any car for sleeping in the car with guarantee. Address 1312 Fifth Avenue.
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Portland
Fischer
Fifth Avenue
Stylish Camisoles Feature Satin Lace Combinations
Pink silk camisoles are made of satin or crepe de Chine with Filet or Valenciennes lace insertions and edges. Necklines include round or pointed styles. Prices start at $1.25. Other satin or crepe de Chine camisoles with lace and embroidered Georgette or all Georgette range from $1.35 to $2.50 depending on material and design.
June White Offers Taxed Linen Values at The Basement Store
The Basement Store advertises TEMMED Cotton Damask Table Cloths in patterns and sizes from 54x56 inches to 72x90 inches with prices from 1.00 to 2.65. It lists sheets in muslin from 1.30 to 1.50, pillow cases, crochet bedspreads from 1.75 to 3.25, bath and Huck towels, and towelings priced between 15 and 18 cents per unit.
Embroidery Pat Aisles on Cambric at 35 Cents Yard
Embroidery in attractive patterns with strongly worked edges on cambric nine inches wide sold at 35 cents per yard. Yardage and design details suggest domestic fabric goods offered in a shop listing.
Salt Lake Waiter Arrested as Suspect Held in City Jail
Frank Kirchner, a waiter, is held in the city jail on suspicion as detectives investigate activities since November 2017. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon because his description is said to tally with one of two men suspected in a case.
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Salt Lake
Frank Kirschner
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Frederick & Nelson
4& Lundberg Co
Turd
Washington
Wilson
J. T. Wilson
Colman
Elliott
First Avenue
Henry Ford
Germania
Sunwhare
Sergt
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
Pioneers
Windsor
Delft
Terfly
Bluebird
Pat
Copenhagen
Valenciennes
Torchon
Athletic Union
Salt Lake City
Robert Dwiggins
William Johnson
Kirschner
Johnson
Earth
Horlick
Ohio
Dentists
Universts S&t
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