Last surviving Pickering son dies. burial planned in Seattle
Richard Pickering aged 9 died in Boston on June 17 and will be brought to Seattle for interment at Lake View Cemetery. He leaves five daughters including Mrs. William Mayfield and Mrs. H J Phillips of Seattle, Mrs. F E Chalcraft of Siletz Oregon, Mrs. A H Flower and Mrs. Dana H Gross of Boston.
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Richard Pickering
Boston
William Pickering
Seattle
Lake View Cemetery
William $. Mayfield
H. J. Phillips
Lee St
FE. L. Chalcraft
Siletz
Ore
A. H. Flower
Dana H. Gross
Rainbow as measuring worm and storm saver tale
A Kiowa elder tells children a legend where the rainbow is a measuring worm guiding storms away. The tale describes colors from flowers, thunderbird, rattlesnake conflicts, and the rainbow as a respectful grandfather who helps a lost boy reach his home. The story promises a future piece about the first fire.
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Littl
Rainbow
State reports widespread demand for agricultural processing plants
Seventy seven communities in the state have requested canneries and related facilities plus seventeen want fruit by products plants seven seek starch factories five desire sugar beet plants and three want pickle factories. These requests cover thirty of the thirty nine counties statewide.
Disappearance of Agnetta and Oliver Christiansen
In Eugene on June 24 the sheriff and the anxious parents search for Agnetta and Oliver Christiansen ages 9 and 11 who vanished Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Throssel of Selma California. The two groups were traveling from California and disappeared between Ashland and Eugene. Despite immediate search no trace of the children or Throssels has been found.
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Eugene
Ore
Agnetta
Oliver Christiansen
J. P. N. Christiansen
William Throssel
Selma
Cal
Throssels
Ashland
California
Throssel
Christiansen
Belgian Chaplain Pierre Blommaert to Speak in Seattle
Chaplain Pierre Blommaert of Belgium arrives in Seattle to express King Albert's gratitude for U S wartime support. holder of the croix de guerre with palm and chevalier of Leopold honors, he will address a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Masonic club on Friday.
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Albert
Belgium
United States
Pierre Blommaert
Order of Leopold
Seattle
Blommaert
Geneva University
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Club
Fire destroys two story frame house on Woodlawn Ave
Fire Marshal Bringhurst investigates a Monday afternoon blaze at 3916 Woodlawn Ave that destroyed a two story frame house with $1000 loss. Two small sons of Eric Blondahl were suspected of playing with matches in an upper room. The owner has not been located. A second fire at Heeps Beanery 1207 Third Ave at 1 19 am Tuesday caused $500 loss.
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Bringhurst
Woodlawn Ave
Eric Blondahl
39Th St
Heep
Beanery
Third Ave
Two Arrests After Dry Squad Raids
G Schelderich of 2710 Dearborn Street was arrested Monday night after 26 pints and 11 quarta of whisky were found on his premises and he posted 1000 bail. A raid at 722 Spring Street yielded a five gallon keg of grape and about 50 gallons of mash dumped on the premises with no arrests. N H Latter of 318 Howard Avenue posted 100 bail after liquor was found at his home following the dry squad report.
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G. Schelderich
Dearborn St
Cry Squad
Howard Ave
N. H
White Canvas Pumps and Lace Oxfords at Basement Store
White kid leather oxfords and canvas pumps offered in multiple sizes with hand turned soles Louis heels and Good year welt leather soles. Prices range from 3.45 to 6.95 per pair with 150 pairs available. Basement Store advertises fashion footwear for outing wear.
Gingham Dresses For All-round Use In Basement Store Ad
Good-looking gingham dress marketed for outing street or house wear. Made from quality gingham with small and large plaid patterns and organdie trims in white or matching color. Priced at 2.95. Twill dresses with white or colored bands in sizes 6 to 14 years and bust 36 to 44 inches. The Basement Store.
The Woman Who Takes Pride in Her Canning Achievements
A feature on a diligent canner choosing equipment to ensure quality preserves. It highlights caps, pressure cookers, preserving kettles, colanders, strainers, fruit jars, jelly glasses and various housewares from The Basement Store.
Corset with four hose supporters at Basement Store
Advertisement describes a corset designed for comfort with an unboned space over the hip and a low bust. It features a long skirt, is suited for average figures, and is fitted with four hose supporters in sizes 19 to 26 priced at $1.00.
Useful Notions at 5c and 10c Household Items List
A compact catalog listing various sewing notions and small hardware priced at 5 or 10 cents. Items include snap fasteners, safety pins, pins, pearl buttons, colored embroidery edging, thimbles, hair pins cabinets, tape lines, hooks and eyes, kid curlers, baby safety pins, carpet thread, curling irons, lingerie tape, and stocking darners.
11-quart Aluminum Preserving Kettle With Ladle
An 11-quart aluminum preserving kettle with a large pour spout and flat bottom for quick heating, includes a convenient ladle, priced at 3.25 dollars. Housewares Section.
Nichols Fires at Local Vet After Alleged Poodle Injury
In Klamath Falls Oregon on June 24 Mrs. T J Nichols wife of a former mayor fired at G M Mitchell a veterinary surgeon claiming her poodle was mistreated. Mitchell was badly wounded but has a fair chance to recover.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
G. ©. Mitchell
T. J. Nichols
Mitchell
University Bridge Renamed by City Council Resolution
The Tenth Ave North Front bridge becomes University Bridge after a unanimous city council vote adopting a resolution from the University district business men's club.
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Tenth Ave
N. FE
University
University District Business Men's Club
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White Sewing Machine Co
Stor
Union Street
J. S. Burch
Met
Physicias
First Ave
Washington ST
Right Drcg CO
Tahan
Chief Taliban
Star
Washington Borders
Union Savings & Trust Co
James D. Hoge
Boarc
Svs
G. F. Clarkice President
L. E. Eyman
C. W. Tupper
LWT Reds
Georgetown
Federal Reserve Bank
J. D. Lowman Laie A
Chas. A
Ballard
C. W. Casler Asst
Second Ave
Cherry St
Main Bank
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
White Buckskin Sports Oxfords
Gingham
University Bridge
Captain Coyle
W. J. C' Wee
Coyle
Young Men's Republican Club
Meves
Washington
Bon Marche
Gotterdam
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