Ada Mildred Rea And Harvey Reunited After Five Days Missing
Ada Mildred Rea thirteen and her brother Harvey nine returned home after five days wandering. They were found in front of 2218 Western Ave waiting for a Ballard North car and cried when their father arrived. They wore disguises and claimed to be from Pasco Wash posing as Jarrell. They funded themselves with small sums from soldiers, friends, and shipyard acquaintances while staying at several hotels and visiting Alki Beach and theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Western Ave
Ballard North
Ada Mildred
Greenlake
Ada
Jarrell
Pasco
Wash
Camp Lewis
Woodland Park
Lily
Meacham & Babcock
Clifton
St. Francia
Alki Beach
Fail to Learn Murder Motive in Thompson Case
Detectives remain unable to assign a motive for the murder of J. H. Thompson, 52, of Skykomish. He was found dead by his bed after two bullets were fired from the doorway as he prepared to retire. A gun with unexploded cartridges was found with the body, and forty five dollars was found on Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thompson
Skykomish
Thompson
Tonic for Efficiency Promises Healthful Blood Build
Debility harms work and economy and cannot be treated with stimulants. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a tonic that rebuilds blood, improving general health and energy for workers. Available at druggists for 50 cents with a free book offer from Schenectady, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr. Willame
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Twelve Circus Clowns Reported Heading to Army Cantonments
A photo feature shows 12 Selle-Floto clowns preparing for military service with letters home in the air. The piece recalls past departures to cantonments as the troupe continues its street parades and rides a burro procession, bringing laughs amid wartime mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Fourth Ave
Lenora
Goodby
Christman
Tteelf
Mountaineers Move to Central Building for Moss Dressings
The Mountaineers club relocated to 725 Central building and now has 60 members. They devote three nights weekly to making spagnum moss dressings and plan a swamp expedition on June 30 as principal moss collectors.
Marine recruit chosen for officers training camp
Charles Conahan of 27 Howan Road Seattle has been selected from the United States Marine Corps to attend the first Marine Corps Officers Training Camp at Quantico Virginia. Men were chosen at a rate of one in fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conahan
Mra
Catherine Nickleburg
Howan Road
Seattle
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Officers
Quantico
Missing mink cape aboard Governor steamer
Mrs. G B Moore of San Francisco reported a mink cape valued at 650 dollars disappeared from the state room of the steamer Governor. The incident was reported to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Moore
San Francisco
German professors at Nebraska urged to resign
University of Nebraska academic staff faced demand to quit after charges from the State Defense Council that they show a lack of aggressive Americanism. The controversy sparked debate over loyalty and academic freedom during wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
State Defense Council
War Kitchen Opens Friday At University Of Washington
A wheatless war kitchen will open Friday on the first floor of the Central building run by home economics experts at the University of Washington. New wheatless dishes and recipes will be displayed and broadcast to Seattle women. Fish recipes will be a specialty with an advisory board for Beattie correspondents by mail and telephone. Miss Dorothy Shank leads the project and previously directed a similar kitchen in New Jersey last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Home Economics
University of Washington
War Kitchen
Seattle
Beattie
Dorothy Shank
Shank
New Jersey
Casualties of U S Fighters in Great War Reported
The article lists 120 names from the Marine Corps and Army casualties in France, noting KILLED IN ACTION, DIED OF WOUNDS, DIED OF DISEASE, and WOUNDED SEVERELY. It names numerous individuals and towns across the United States, with many private and corporal ranks, amid a large casualty roll from the Chateau Thierry region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Flevere
Chateau Thierry
France
Marine Corps
Hee
Chee MH. Ulmer
Potteville
Paul KR. Leder
Columbia
Marry Pond Neatty
Fayette
Harry Edison Payne
Altoona
Donald Erickson
Los Angeles
Cal
Jos Tt Kelly
Carrenten
Jos
K Clark
Walton
Money for Free Schools in China Sparks Conference Debate
About 80 Chinese students from American universities discussed funding a free schooling system for China at the University of Washington. Dean Skinner noted finance is the core issue, while Dr. Gowen urged blending Eastern culture with Western methods in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
University of Washington
Dean M. Skinner
H. H. Gowen
Seattle Woman Leaves for Battle Zone in France
Rose Glass, Lincoln High School teacher, sails for France to join W. O. Co. A. service. She spoke of wanting to be as near the front as possible and recalled spending vacations roughing it in the woods. June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Glass
Lincoln
France
W. Co
Nervous Breakdowns Alleviated by Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Newark New Jersey resident Miss Fra Kenly describes a three year nervous breakdown with daily headaches. After two years under physician care she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound on a friend's suggestion and felt improvement from day one, allowing her to work normally. She endorses the product and allows publication of her letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Lydia E Pinkham
Fra Kenly
14Th St
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Uncle Sam Ready to Return Teuts
Assistant Attorney General Clarence L. Reames told the Transportation Club that the government is prepared to revoke all naturalization papers of disloyal individuals in the United States and send them back to Germany if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Clarence L. Reames
Transportation Club
One-Legged Applicant Proves Vrter Riveter Talent
A chamber of commerce board seeks work for physically challenged workers. A one legged applicant Tuesday demonstrated skill as a crack riveter, illustrating capable labor potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board
622 Enroll in Summer Term at University
A total of 622 summer students have registered at the University of Washington with more arrivals expected before the weekend. Several professors from Southern institutions will pay positions in Washington City during the summer months. Names include Dr. T. T. Waterman, John Locke Worcester, Charles Edward Chapman, and Dr. John A. Clement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Washington City
T. T. Waterman
University of California
John Locke Worcester
Charles Edward Chapman
John A. Clement
Education College
de Pauw University
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GEO. M
Cohan
Holliday
Star-Liberty Weekly
Wallace
Pike
Gina Zalaze
OUR
Sila
REA
Ada Mildred Rea
Chaucer
Mountaineers’ Club
Remov
Columbia Grafonda
Coast
Union St
Palace Hip
June Elvidge
Clemmer
William
Farum
Ufihn
Guterson
Pique Dame
Drigo
Berenade
P. L. Austin
Third Ave
James St
United Painless Dentists
Third Avenue
Cor. Jamen
Elliott
Djune
James A. Patterson
Ripley
W Vea
Yrank WO Addanteh
Marcts
Philip J. Kiesl
Philipebure
Thert Geary Taylor
Malinta
Jeremiah Wood
Agosta
John Weedbrooks
Redring
Ooff CY Donnell
East Holden
Neal Reary
Cincinnati
Joe Randerson
Ardmore
Ia Viret Hergt D. Aunter, Cincinnati, Corp. Olier Orwell Anderson
Haymond Fiehannen
Whittle Springs
Tenn
Kinsley
Black
Rimhuret
Mich
James F Christ
Akron
Guy Fravelle
Orient
J. Fullmer
Waterville
Corp
Hambleton
W. Va
John W. Collins
Augustus
Kan
Corpse
Nell & Shannen
Kicege
Raymond Kari Dunham
Jake Wood
John Edward Erbeie
Leuleville
Joe Greenwood
Bellevue
John Dent
Cage
John Marrin
Georgetown
Howard Petereky
Park Lake
Anthony Peterus
Hanshaw Pa Corp
Herbert Hinde Churchill
Minneapolis
Minn
Marry
Mt Louis
Hobert
J. Ahotwell
Denver
Colo
John HW. Ives Meddrick
Theo. A. Lakes
Detroit
Merete Marry M. Maas
Peoria
Tit
Darel J. McKinney
Milwaukee
Wie
Fort T. Durbin
Chase Lake
Joyce RB Lewie
Long Prairie
Mioh
Warren ©. Jones
Kcoree
Mich Cro
Feret
John I. Carver
York
Pa. Corp
Herbert BF Woodruff
Sedrowoolley
WASTE
Harold Turner
Chicago
Max Hawley
Cleveland
Kirk
Vandalia
Ralph Aldrich
Shenandoah
Geo A. Jones
Marines
Itdeute
Edward Wilson Flower
Youngstown
Ilanac Vv
Coestra
Blue Mound
Ind
Gordon Kaermmerting
New York
Beret Ernest F Duncan
Bloomington
Arthur W. Plaker
Temple
Tex Chase Parker
Jos Vallone Waterbury
Conn
Samuel Amato
Firooklyn
Branislaw Andrizyiwaki
Chelsea
Masa
J Dd Hurke
Kemptown
Michael Marello
Waterbury
Wounds Corps
Richard Healey
Roxbury
Chas
I. Joy
Flensonia
Jas
Lave
Lonacon- Ing
Loren DD
Ranta
Kansas City
Orville Bagill
Bradford
Frank Bodinix
Jersey City
No J
J. M. Brown
Malone
Floyd de Rooe
Reuben M. Gilbert
Lincolnville
Lloyd
Howe
Colfax
Wis
David A. Paul
Gilman
Lo W Sewell
Lynn
D. A. Bigelow
Sergt. Rutherford DD. Alcock
Effingham
Til
Corp Wim
W. Carlton
Tallmadge
Merton IL. Allen
Maiden
Mass
Wilbur Mosby
Wm. D. Ragan
Clarks
Leo Servid
Geo F. E. Clair
Johnson City
Paul J.tembley
New Bedford
Leater G. Rivers
Corp. J. J. Fitzgerald
Cook Arthur W. Davenport
Barnard, Mont
Will Alvin Forward
Rockton
Dean DD
Sturgis
Uniontown
Beret
G. W Herman
Harlan
Wm. J. Garrett
San Franciesco
Arthur K. Bond Scipio
Oklo
Albert Gibbons
Hood River
Ralph Gibson
Mitchell
John W. McCullough
Taliban
Everett Miller
Jewell City
Knos Robinson
Big Cabin
Okla
Jena
Oxford
Kear
Brea
Kdown
Miss Kelly
Lydia E. Pinkham
The
Rhodes Co
Copenhagen
Uncle Sam
Johnson
S. C. Johnson & Son
Johnson’s
Ravenue
Union Street
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