John G Emery Elected National Commander of the American Legion
John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was elected national commander by the Legion executive committee to succeed Frederick W Galbraith Jr killed in an automobile accident. Emery a World War I hero led the first battalion of the 18th Infantry at St Mihiel and the Argonne and was seriously wounded. He is a real estate broker and one of five vice commanders in the Legion. General Milton J Foreman of Chicago also competed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John G. Emery
Grand Rapids
Michigan
American Legion
Legion
Gay
Frederick W. Gale Craith
Emery
18Th Infantry
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Altho
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
Galbraith
Rotary Eyes Global Disarmament Drive
Edinburgh June 14 Rotary plans to push for international disarmament with a pan national congress. Frank Wozencraft of Dallas is ready to introduce a formal resolution if the committee fails to act. The drive follows widespread discussion of world peace and Rotary’s activities this year led by President emeritus Paul Harris.
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Clyde Beals
United Press
Edinburgh
Scotland
Rotary Today
Frank A. Wozencraft
Dallas
Tex
Resolutions
Wozencraft
Dallas Club
Cable
Rotary
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
America
Missing Relative Notice From Concord Family
The Bureau of Missing Relatives seeks Mrs. Daisy Barker, advertised in The Star. Info may be provided by Blanche Barker, 1922 Gst., Tacoma, or by Mrs. J. M. Greene, sister of the missing woman, 40 N. Crowell St., Concord.
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Concord
N. C
R. L. Klutz
J. M. Greene
Daisy Barker
the Star
Blanche Barker
Gst
Tacoma
Seattle Council Passes Garbage and Cabaret Ordinances
The Seattle City Council endorsed the Tindall garbage measure after long debate with restaurant interests objecting to swill revenue. It also approved a cabaret bill restricting mingling with patrons and closed booths, backed by church leaders and Police Chief Searing.
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Restaurateurs
Caldwell
Hesketh
Thomson
Erickson
Searing
Yesterway
Price Cuts Announced for Chandler and Cleveland Autos
The Chandler Motor Car Co. of Cleveland Ohio lowers all Chandler models to prewar levels effective immediately. Seattle Automobile Sales Co. president H P Grant reports the price reductions to dealers and customers.
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Chandler Motor Car Co
Cleveland
Ohio
H. P. Grant
Seattle Automobile Sales Co
Mate Tea Substitute Gains Ground in South America
A brew from the leaves of the Brazilian mate tree is used as a substitute for tea in South America. The practice reflects regional tastes and offers a caffeinated alternative with cultural roots in Argentina Paraguay Uruguay and southern Brazil. Local producers report growing demand across markets.
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South America
Polished floor care kit offered in Union Street basement
A wax based cleaning outfit promises a polished effect by applying Old English Wax to cloth then using a polishing cloth. The set includes 8.50 Old English Wax and Polish pint can, 75c Old English Brightener, all discounted to 2.98 at the Union Street basement.
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Union Street
Fulton Go Carts Sulkies and Carriages
Fulton collapsible go carts and sulkies offered in black or brown with reclining backs and adjustable dash, fitted with leatherette hoods, priced from 15.00 to 27.50.
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Fulton
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Marion St
Uesnel, Royal
21St Ave
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54Th Ave
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Eugene
W. 52Nd Ave
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E. Denny
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Clara J
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Anna
Kirkland
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Johnson
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Victoria
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Halslander
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Chambers
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Seattl Paulson
Cythera S
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Ogel
Julia
Stevenson
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Cosmopolis
Rrison
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Lotin
Sofie
Ort
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Pumice Behrens
Ruth
Gran’ Dukefield
Bert J
Knight
Loretta V
Barrett
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Clara M
Wiles
Samuel
Ward
Butterfield
Ida
Fourth Ave
N. Mtpeen
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Wallinger
Kent
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Lakeview
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Tango
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Becker
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Ogden
Elizabeth
Gandy
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Nellie Hatcher
Modesto
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Lima
Peru
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W. H. Pittow
Teenie-Weenie Garment Co
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