State detective chief tied to private agency profits
The article questions C. B. Reed chief of the state secret service and manager of the Washington Detective Bureau. It alleges he earns $15 a day and that the bureau profits $4 per operative supplied to the state. It suggests the contract was drawn in his name and raises public concern over conflicts of interest and trust in the state service. The piece also mentions a Seattle shipyard launch and a broader freedom program.
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C. B. Reed
Washington Detective Bureau
State Secret Service
Washington
Seattle
Wilson's War Tax Plan Receives Broad Support
The president is urged to take time for enacting a new war tax law. Supporters favor taxing incomes, war profits, and luxuries to fund the war effort. They argue the public will bear the burden as just and necessary amid the war.
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Congress
Red Cross
Wilson
No Draft Rumors in Labor Contention Amid War Rhetoric
The piece discusses alleged anti administration propaganda linking labor conscription to the draft and labor strikes. It cites Baker denying use of draft law as a whip and clarifying the ruling targets non essential workers to spur occupational changes. June notes on brides and income tax deadline appear.
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Baker
War Department
Wilhelm the Waster of Lives Named in Chapter Title
A historical obituary-like note refers to Wilhelm as the Waster of Lives, a label likely tied to his actions or notoriety seen in the era’s memory. The phrasing suggests a somber, evaluative reference within a retrospective account.
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Him
Wilhelm
Detained Youth Herbert Nelson Sentenced to Reform School
In Oakland on June 6, 13 year old Herbert Nelson was sentenced by Judge Koferd to Wittler reform school after fatally shooting his father rather than face reform school. Mental examiners ruled brain operation unnecessary.
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Oakland
Herbert Nelson
Wittler Reform School
Koferd
Germ That Causes Tuberculosis Explained To Parents
The article explains that before 1882 no one knew the tuberculosis germ existed until Dr. Koch identified Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It describes the small, seedlike germ that multiplies rapidly and can attack lungs or other areas, especially in children. It notes transmission from coughing, sneezing, or contaminated dust and surfaces, and mentions poor hygiene and ground-level spread.
Lemon Lotion From Lemons and Orchard White
A simple lemon lotion recipe uses juice from two fresh lemons strained into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims to brighten skin, fade freckles and tan, and soften lines, with monthly storage guidance and daily facial massage for face neck arms and hands.
American Cats Demonstrate Fight Spirit at Beattice Circus
The Al G. Parnes circus brings twelve American cats to Beattice for June 13 14 and 16 shows. The cats take turns in striking poses and dramatic bouts under trainer notes while other acts include monkeys elephants horses dogs and a parade leaving the grounds at 10 30 am and shows opening at 1 pm and 7 pm.
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al G. Parnes
Cate
Miss Hiecaldl
Barnes Animals
Fourth Ave
Lenora
Searches for Missing Sister Beattie Nebraska Man Seeks Jennie Darling
Frank Stava a wealthy Nebraskan merchant seeks his sister Mrs Jennie Darling last seen in Beattie after years in Omaha. Fred Hoyt 1219 14th Ave N will relay any information to the brother. The German submarine can remain underwater for up to 48 hours.
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Frank Stava
Jennie Darling
Beatle
Omaha
Beattie
Fred Hoyt
14Th Ave. N
Home hair remedy claim linked to Dr A Ju Paulson
An advertisement profiles Dr A Ju Paulson of New York offering a home hair dyeing powder that promises to restore gray hair to black or brown. The kit costs seven cents per box and includes usage directions, with a $100 bond guaranteeing the product contains no lead zinc sulfur mercury or coal tar.
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A. Ju Paulson
New York
Orlex
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