Faulkner Found Guilty in Ten Minutes by Jury
A federal jury convicted Raleigh M. Faulkner, bootlegger, in ten minutes for violating the Reed amendment by shipping liquor into forbidden states and for labeling liquor shipments falsely. Trial began at 10 a.m. and concluded before 5 p.m. with no defense witnesses.
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Austrian Anton Patyk and John Christenson Held on Waterfront Charge
Anton Patyk and John Christenson were arrested on the water front Thursday and are held at the city jail for federal investigation.
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Control and reservation shape emotional balance
A reflection on how control over feelings and restraint provide power to console. The text contrasts emotion with measured reserve and suggests quiet discipline as a form of wisdom.
Star Santley plan brings 50 cent matinee for tobacco fund
Broadway comic Joseph Santley leads a noon Thursday benefit at the Metropolitan for The Star tobacco fund. The "Oh, Boy" cast adds special novelty acts and mock exchanges, promising 50 cent admission and 90 cents worth of American cigarettes for soldiers at the front.
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First of July deadline noted for mortgage clerks ruling
The article discusses a ruling explaining which mercantile clerks are in nonproductive employment. It clarifies that store executives, managers, and certain department heads are excluded while clerical staff across stores and all departments are included. It also addresses theater related roles and sports attendants under the same regulations.
Priceless Old Thing and Slang Echoes Across Americana
The snippet highlights slang from past American speech with terms like pill and coffin nail and notes the modern equivalent you poor fish. It presents a glimpse of cultural language shifts and colorful idioms.
French Take Bodies at Chateau Thierry
Paris June 21 The French advanced slightly northwest of Chateau Thierry and improved their positions north of Faverolles and at Mantesvesnes. The war office announced the French took 20 prisoners in these actions.
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Iddy Blouses in coat and regulation styles
Grosgrain fashion item listing describes heavy white twill blouses with colored collars and cuffs in regulation coats. Available sizes Misses 16 to Womens 44 with prices from 5e to 1.25 dollars. Hanement Salesroom.
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Silk-flounced Petticoats for Everyday Wear
Basemen t Salesroom offers silk-flounced Petticoats priced at $2.35 with adjustable waistlines. Lengths range from 34 to 40 inches in changeable and plain colors. Desirable for daily wear.
Camisoles for sale at Haserment Salesroom
Pink silk camisoles with filet lace straps and shoulder lace details priced at 59 cents. Elastic shirring at the waistline adds fit. Local sales listing from Haserment Salesroom.
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Palette of Colors Listed for Salestroom Basement
A list of color names including beige sand gray tan Paddy green French blue turquoise rose pink and navy blue is noted in a saleroom display. The fragment attributes the colors to a basement sales area.
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Several Dainty Styles in Pink Crepe de Chine Lingerie
Dainty styles in NE pink crepe de Chine feature filet-pattern lace and insertion with a narrow edged drawer part priced at $2.25. Another Envelope Chem ise uses combined filet-pattern lace Georgette crepe with narrow shoulder straps, also $2.25. Basement Salesroom.
Men's Work Clothes and Accessories Sale Listing
Product lineup includes overalls jackets and work shirts in several colors and fabrics with prices ranging from 2.00 to 4.00. Accessories feature half-hose gloves and canvas gloves, plus negligee shirts in chambray and madras from 1.50 to 2.00. Nasement Salesroom.
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Colonial Bud Vases and Economy Jars for sale
Exceptional value in Bud Vases of clear glass standing 13 to 14 inches high priced at 15¢ each. Economy Fruit Jars with seal without rings in pint to half gallon sizes priced by the dozen. Basement Salesroom.
British Raids in Picardy and Flanders Repelled
London reports successful British raids on the Picardy front and repulse of German attempts in Flanders. Hu attempts at Aveluy Wood and around Hebuterne and Royelles yielded prisoners and machine guns with many enemy casualties, while recapture attempts northwest of Morris were stopped with losses.
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Dan Pullen Named Lieut Colonel in Tank Service
Daniel B. Pullen is promoted to lieutenant colonel in the tank service in orders issued from Washington. A former star football player at the University of Washington and Alaska’s first West Point cadet, he recently moved from the engineers to the tank corps. His brother Royal Pullen, also a University of Washington graduate and an engineer, is stationed at Camp Humphreys, Virginia.
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Seattle Bank in Asia Initiative draws attention
Seattle National Bank and Banking Corporation announce a cross border expansion plan in Asia. Officials from Seattle National Bank of Com Banking Corporation outline aims to grow trade finance and corporate lending through regional offices and partnerships.
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Blouses in Chiffon Lace and Silk Silks for Sale
EAVY Crepe de Chine chiffon lace and pongee silks fashion blouses trimmed with lace hemstitching and embroidered designs. Some slightly soiled. Flesh white maize pale green peach and pongee in assorted sizes priced at $2.95. Liasement Salesroom.
Drapery Remnants at Cut-Rate Prices for Camps and Cottages
Attractive assortment of remnants in lengths up to 314 yards includes Curtain Scrims N Cretonnes and Silkelines. Great value for small windows in camp or summer cottage at little expense. Basement Salesroom.
Oilcloth Remnants Put on Sale in Varied Styles
A short sale announcement lists oilcloth remnants priced at 18 cents per yard for standard width in white blue and brown patterns. Also advertised are shelf oilcloth at 9 cents per yard in white blue and patterned varieties with colored borders.
Attractive assortment of women's neckwear sale
A basement salesroom offers lace trimmed organdie sets embroidered collars and other novelties priced at 25 cents each.
Omen's Fine-Ribbed Hose Offers Flare Top Silhouette
Basements Sale room advertises Omen's fine ribbed black silk lisle hose with double sole and flare top in sizes 8 to 10, priced at 40 cents. The compact notice emphasizes material, fit, and affordable pricing in a basement sale setting.
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Women’s Union Suits In Two Prices
Advertises women’s cotton union suits with bodice top and tight knee in sizes 34 to 38 priced at 65 cents and 40 to 44 priced at 75 cents._local retail listing.
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OMEN
Cotton Union
Popular Music Rolls and Cases at Basement Salesroom
Item list notes popular music rolls and cases priced from 1.00 to 2.25 dollars. Basements sale venue implied with limited details and no further specifics on brands or quantities.
Seattle drives appeal for Soldiers' Fund and Bibles
One thousand dollars was raised in Seattle on opening day of the Soldiers' Fund drive by 70 young women tagging street corners. Seattle’s share of the state goal is $6,000 toward a $20,000 state total. The national push targets $2,000,000 to provide Bibles for soldiers and sailors. the Whitney Boys' Chorus performed from a large automobile at downtown corners as the tag drive closes Saturday night.
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