Veterans of '61 in Seattle rally for Red Cross drive
In a Seattle encampment the Civil War veterans and Grand Army of the Republic celebrate Lincoln era service and call for modern duty a Red Cross contribution. They urge citizens to give money as a minimal sacrifice compared to their past sacrifices in defense of liberty.
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Union
Seattle
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Liberam
Cuba
Republic
Red Cross
War Blurs Minds as Faith and Fate Intersect
A wartime reflection questions whether efforts to save soldiers spiritually clash with preserving life. The writer notes three men, one likely to die in battle, and critiques appeals to fund Testaments while acknowledging the role of bravado, tobacco, and cards.
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Missionary Society
Editorialettes Sailors and Sharks Meet War Headlines
Editorial notes mix of wartime themes with humor. Mentions U boats and Red Cross service, women’s suffrage, Russian mission visit in Seattle, and Dr. M. A. Matthews speaking in the Senate with lines about war taxes and distant prayers.
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House of Commons
England
Seattle
A Quirky Mix of Local Color and Cabbages in a Column
A rambling column spotlights street life in Seattle with wry jokes about glue pots censorship and a jokey tale from Skinner and Eddy. It riffs on editors guild and a spring heat wave while poking fun at military leaders and wartime secrecy in a breezy, informal tone.
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Skinner & Eddy
Missing Archie Prb. 13 Seeks Help From Mrs Dillen
Archie Prb. 13 an orphan in Mrs Dillen’s care at 202 Main et has vanished since Thursday. He was last seen wearing overalls and tennis shoes.
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Archie
Women Raise 221.01 for Red Cross at Bazaar
Alki Point women organized a bazaar and card party that netted 221.01 for the Red Cross. The event featured local volunteers and community participation to aid relief efforts.
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Alki Point
The
Red Cross
942 Enroll at University of Washington Summer Session
Enrollment at the University of Washington summer session reached 942 on the second day of registration. Last year 1,000 had registered by this point, showing a slight lag in early signups while total enrollment may rise.
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University of Washington
Rutherford Funeral Held for Former King County Official
The funeral of Almus L. Rutherford former King County commissioner and politician who died Sunday was held in Fall City Wednesday afternoon.
Jane Eyre Sees Rochester Return with Grand Party
In the Leas countryside Rochester arrives with a fashionable gathering led by Lord Ingram and Miss Ingram. Jane notes his distant, teasesome manner and observes Grace Poole's isolated, silent routine as the festive event unfolds at Thornfield House.
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Adele
Grace Poole
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil promotes quick kidney cleansing
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a life boosting remedy that cleanses kidneys and bladder, relieves congestion, and expels poisons. It claims government approval, worldwide use, and guarantees a refund if not as represented, urging readers to buy through The Owl Drug Co.
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Haarlem
U. S
Holland
Ow! Drug Co
Seattle Adopts the New Science of the Land
An Alderwood Manor demonstration promotes five acre farming and the new life of the land. It highlights intensive poultry, filbert trees, and expert guidance by A. J. C. Wigmore to raise living standards with smaller plots. Visitors can tour the Alderwood Demonstration farm via car or interurban to learn the Little Landers program.
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Alderwood Demonstration Farm
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