U S Officers Arrest Spy in Paris Cafe
In Montmartre a German spy was nabbed by two American officers at a Paris cafe. The pair of detectives surprised the suspect, handcuffed him, and escorted him to a taxi and prison, while a young girl and fashionable companion awaited outside.
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U. S
Paris
Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n
Paria
Montmartre
Hite
Viola Dana
Nita
Pedro
Bob Armstrong
Bob
Hob
Casson Ferguson
Monte Plue
Pedro Lupo
Honor First American Dying on Enemy Soil
Private W. J. Guyton, the first American killed on German soil, died from a machine gun bullet in Vosges fighting. He was killed the day after his unit entered the line. Pershing’s communiqué notes he received the Croix de Guerre posthumously.
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Washington
W. J. Guyton
Vosges
Pershing
A thrift stamp a day keeps the Hun away
A brief wartime slogan urging daily thrift stamp purchases to support the war effort and boost morale. The message emphasizes persistent public contribution and patriotic duty.
Worry's Impact On Body And Mind
Poem fragment notes anxiety and sorrow can disrupt physical health if fretful. It underscores how worry unsettles the body and mind, suggesting emotional distress influences well being.
Prohibition Girl Converts Particular Billy at Liberty Theatre
A midweek program highlights Prohibition Girl and True Blue with performances by Cohan and Clayton at Liberty and Clemmers at various Seattle venues. The Star-Liberty Weekly also notes Camp Lewis and Alki Beach attractions along with Adelman’s Orchestra performing in Levy’s Orpheum.
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Hilly Holliday
Old New Yowk
Billy
Johnsburg
Liberty Theatre
George M. Cohan
Ethel Clayton
Camp Lewis
Alki Beach
Star-Liberty Weekly
Spring Porch and Garden Dress Showcase at Town Store
New season displays highlight a white voile Smock with skirt featuring yarn embroidery and a yellow collar priced at 8.50. Middy suits and tub frocks in gingham crepe and crash run 5 to 12.50 with accessories including crusher hats in white and striped blends. Also promoted are camp stoves folding into a bag at 3.00, camp grills 0.40 to 1.25, a 4.50 folding table, Ferrostat bottles 8.00 to 11.50, and related housewares and weather goods.
New Arrivals Abeco Silk and Cotton Fabrics
Silk and cotton blends offered in high grade foulards with two and three tone effects in Copenhagen, Tan, Nickel and Navy. 36 inches wide at 1.35 yard. White voile 40c yard 38 inches wide. Mercerized nainsook 35c yard 39 inches wide. First Floor.
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Copenhagen
King County Seeks Volunteers for War Savings Drive
Volunteers are urged to help meet a $6 404 000 War Savings Stamp quota by June 28. Each person should pledge at least 20 dollars and sign up the amount by June 28 at voting places. Morning work at Broadway High School assembly room. notices to pledge are printed for outreach.
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King County
Broadway High School
Assembly Room
Famous Belgian General Leman Undergoes Foot Operation
Paris reports General Leman renowned for defending Liege in 1914 is undergoing foot surgery in Rouen.
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Paris
Leman
Liege
Rouen
Aviation recruits flood Navy camp after Seattle station opens
Fifty applicants interviewed at the new Seattle aviation station, and thirteen were accepted. Ensign George B. Merkle notes eligibility favors men with aviation related training or two years of college, while a knowledge of trigonometry is not essential.
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Aviation
Navy Camp
Naval Aviation
Seattle
George B. Merkle
Arabian Night leads week at the Pantages theatre
The Pantages presents a strong bill headed by the musical comedy Arabian Night set in an oriental harem with its own music and lyrics. Miss Parker offers notable vocal work while Hallen and Hunter perform a hit comedy skit. Also on the card is a revue of three humorists Creighton Belmont and Creighton. Sully Rogers and Sully entertain on bars and Davey Jamieson does a Primrose style soft shoe. An episode of The Son of Democracy closes the program.
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Parker
Hallen
Hunter
Creighton
Belmont
Sully
Rogers
Davey Jamieson
George Primrose
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