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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

12

Mary's Ankle Opens at Met For Three Days

A May Tully comedy titled Marys Ankle opens at the Metropolitan for three days. It follows three young college chaps eager to fatten their bank roll with schemes while a pretty girl becomes involved. The Meangean Troupe provides acrobatic acts and Lorraine and Bannister present a Swedish sketch.

Mary MET Metropolitan Amy Leah Davin Bet Leigh Edward Butler Chub Perkins Donald McLeod Stoke Palace Hip Lorraine Bannister Miss Lorraine May Kilduff Cooke Roberts Vardi

Bon Marche to Host Federal Cooperative Association Meet

The Bon Marche will serve as the meeting place for the Federal Cooperative Association on June 17 at 12 30 p m. Members and interested parties are invited to attend the session.

Whatcom Colman Dock Hood Canal Brinnon Federal Cooperative Association

Freckle-Removal Claim Via double strength Othine

A newspaper blurb promotes a freckle remedy promising a money back guarantee if freckles persist. It advises buying an ounce of double strength ethined with the druggist and applying it to achieve a clear complexion. The offer assures little cost if results are not achieved and mentions a guaranteed refund.

Duke Adolph Friedrich of Mecklenburg Schwerin Seen as Finnish King

Reports from abroad indicate secret preparations for proclaiming Duke Adolph Friedrich of Mecklenburg Schwerin as king of Finland. The duke has expressed willingness to accept the crown if offered.

Adolph Friedrich Mecklenburg Schwerin Finland

Local Items and Arrests Highlight Seattle News Briefs

Far and Near News reports on FF Puller a Northern Pacific dining car cook arrested after six pints of whisky found with him. Hints of brass theft involve Julius Hensarting and Frank Murphy. Community notices call for Acacia club surgical dressings and Modern Woodmen whist. Seventeen UW journalism students offer help, and Seattle Red Cross reports 134 nurses secured for war service.

FF. G. Puller Northern Pacific Julius Hensarting Frank Murphy Oregon- Washington Co Acacia Club Elliott Bay Modern Woodmen of America Moore Hall W. C Seattle Red Cross

Seniors Await Exam Verdicts at University of Washington

More than 300 students at the University of Washington seek degrees at commencement Monday. Seniors in army service wait anxiously as professors finish midnight corrections hoping for degrees before entering skilled military branches.

University of Washington

A thrift stamp a day will keep the Hun away

An old wartime slogan urges daily purchase of thrift stamps to support the war effort. The notice emphasizes consistent contributions as a civic duty and patriotic act during wartime.

Supper Dance at McMurray Supports Our Yoya in France Fund

A supper dance by the McMurray club in McMurray Washington on Saturday June 1 raised 4640 for the Our Yoya in France Tobacco Fund. The event highlighted soldier letters praising tobacco parcels, with many local donors listed and a remaining balance of 5.40.

Mc Murray Club McMurray Washington Our Hoya France Tobacco Fund Heve Big Pond Leonard Pulse California I. M. Megrin

Coupon drives tobacco fund for soldiers in France

A clipped notice urges Sammies to cut out a coupon and send funds to the France Tobacco Fund for American soldiers. Each dollar buys four packages worth 45 cents retail, with a postpaid message from a soldier as a token of thanks.

Colfax Hit by Cloudburst and Hailstorm

Colfax was struck by a blinding hailstorm and cloudburst on Thursday. The storm ruined many farms in the surrounding district and caused telephone and lighting works to stop. Large plate glass windows were broken in the town.

Colfax

Military Horse Show At Camp Lewis For Soldiers Fund

A military horse show to benefit the overseas athletic fund for all cantonment soldiers. The event promises the most brilliant display of horsemanship staged at Camp Lewis.

Camp Lewis

Mother's Day letter from Frank in France to Seattle mother

A World War II era note dated Mothers' Day from Frank in the 161st infantry supply company in France to his mother Mrs. F. L. Bigham in Seattle. He reports good health, says he feels fit, asks about family, and notes the war may end and employment upon return. He references a prior October departure and asks about Roy.

F. L. Bigham 24Th Ave. W 161St Infantry France Seattle

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