Bulgaria to break with United States stance after alliance shift
Reports from semi official agencies say Bulgaria plans to align with Germany and sever ties to the United States. A note will be sent to Washington explaining adherence to Germany and the Bulgarian envoy will be told to seek his passport. In a separate incident a Richmond hotel guest was injured when an auto struck him at Third Avenue and University Street.
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Richmond Hotel
Frank W. Allen
Findley #1
Third Ave
University At Allen
Ballard
Bourg and New Cigar Co
Held Up At Dance On Vashon Island
Miss Louise Adams and Joe Zorel of the New Cecil hotel were held up beaten and robbed Sunday night as they attended a dance on Vashon Island. Adams lost $21.50 and Zorel $25.99.
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Louise Adams
New Cecil Hotel
Joe Zorel
New Cecil
Vashon Island
Miss Adams
Zorel
Wednesday Linen Day at Red Cross in Seattle
The Seattle chapter of the American Red Cross calls for donations of linen from households for war use. A linen shower is set for Wednesday March 7 in the Cobb building where discarded table linen napkins and sheets are welcome for the effort. The note mentions the Boule Cabinet and image 4.
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Cobb Building
Seattle
American Red Cross
University would save on belt line switch charges
Professor Kentwood of the University of Washington says ratifying the public belt line would save the university at least $2,000 annually. Coal costs would drop by half from current $5 to $6 per car plus extra switching charges for cement lime and brick used in new buildings would also be reduced.
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FE. O. Kentwood
University of Washington
University
Canada Bans Potato Exports Amid War Market Shifts
The Canadian government issued an embargo prohibiting potato exports to the United States, effective next Friday. Potatoes were trading at about $50 a ton in British Columbia and $75 in Seattle, despite the war.
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United States
British Columbia
Seattle
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Speaks on I W W Trials
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn tours labor struggles linking her to the I W W trials in an ongoing national campaign. She recounts past arrests, explains the charge of constructive murder, and expects fair trials for defendants while recalling her activist roots and decadeslong involvement.
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Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Joan of Arc
Burlington
Madison
Everett
Des Moines Man Proposes City Fuel and Goods Yard Plan
A reader criticizes high prices and calls on Des Moines leaders to act. He praises a mayor who seized coal from a corporation and asks wealthy residents to invest $1,000 for a city fuel and goods yard offering affordable coal groceries meats and essentials at about six percent return.
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Miss Grey
Des Moines
United States
A. Allison
Danderine Promises Thick Soft Hair Yet Costs a Quarter
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a simple inexpensive hair growth solution. It claims dandruff removal, reduced hair loss, and rapid gloss with a 25 cent bottle, promising new hair growth after two weeks and urging readers to try the product now.
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Knowlton
Baker's dozen and related questions explained
The term baker's dozen refers to thirteen loaves given to avoid penalties for short weight. It also links to legends about thirteen at dinner, the Passover, and the devil's dozen. The passage contrasts opinion with fact on dating and beliefs.
How to Budget and Spare Time From a 25 Years' Experience
The text gives household budget tips on allowances for extras like car fare and tobacco, advises not to push a husband too hard, suggests fudge as a treat, and urges wives to use talents to earn extra money. It ends with a dated reference and a puzzled question about Anne’s age and a Boule Cabinet remark.
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Anne
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