Metropolitan Theater Hosts Clever Farce and Vaudeville
Review notes the play The Cousin at the Metropolitan with Booth Tarkington’s wit, strong dialogue, and Alexandra Carlisle with Alfred Lunt. audiences also enjoy the Moore Theatre vaudeville bill with Kosloff’s Russian dancers, Flanagan Edwards, De Marest Collette, and a Choy Heng Wa troupe headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Vaudeville
Moore Theatre
Theodore Kosloff
Ed Flanagan
Neeley Edwards
Willam de Marest
Estelle Collette
Flanagan
Edwards
de Marest
Collette
Miss Collette
Kosioff
Marie Gambarelli
Vera Fredowa
George Rockwell
al Fox
George
Virginia Lewis
May White
Nolan
Paul Nolan
Kate
Wiley
Marveilles
France
Montana
Nervous Debility Rebounded by Pink Pills Patient Testimony
A Terre Haute woman describes severe nervous debility after caring for her husband. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with rapid improvement including sleep, appetite and strength as she and her daughter see lasting relief from headaches and fatigue. The ad invites orders by mail and states pills cost 50 cents a box.
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Arthur Storer
Terre Haute
Ind
Williams
Dr. Williams
Levy's Musical Comedy Co No 2 Impresses in Seattle Debut
Levy's Orpheum hosts Levy's Musical Comedy Co No 2 with Lew White as star in The Bargain Hunters. Dot Claire and 20 chorus girls appear as Grace Huff plays a savvy 17 year old Phoebe Anne shines under Irene Fenwick and Ivan Miller stars. Cornelia Glass praised for society girl role.
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Levy
Musical Comedy Co. No. 2
Seattle
Orpheum
Lew White
White
Dot Claire
Grace Huff
Irene Fenwick
Wilkes
Phoebe Anne
Phoebe
Miss Huff
Ivan Miller
Yang
Cornelia Glass
Miss Glass
Wilkes Players
Taft Mixes Cheers and Hisses Over Irish Question
Former President William H. Taft spoke at the Church of Ascension weekly forum in New York and said the Irish question should not be settled at the peace conference. He was both hissed and cheered by the crowd.
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Taft
New York
Church of Ascension
William H. Taft
Army recruiting chief arrives in Seattle to lead effort
Col. J. F. Watson arrives from Camp Kearney California to take charge of Seattle recruiting duties, relieving Col. Frazier A. Boutelle who is retired. Boutelle noted as the oldest man on active duty in the U S army.
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J. F. Watson
Camp Kearney
California
Seattle
Frazier A. Boutelle
Col. Boutelle
United States Army
Y M C A Athletic Director Returns to Seattle Post
After a long absence in France and Italy with American troops 8 Gerthiaume has returned to Seattle to resume his position as director of athletics at Broadway high school.
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France
Italy
8. Gerthiaume
Seattle
Broadway High School
Franklin Alumni Dance Honors Returning War Veterans
The Franklin Alumni association announces a Wednesday night dance in the school auditorium to honor former students who have returned after serving in the war. The event will feature music and a reception for veterans and their families.
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Franklin Alumni Association
Churchyard Oil Gusher Boosts Rural Church Wealth
The Merriman Baptist Missionary church sits beside an oil well described as making the small rural meetinghouse the richest per capita in the United States. The note warns that attempts to lease the sacred burial plot would meet strong resistance from a taciturn West Texan with a six shooter.
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Merriman Baptist Missionary Church
United States
Rich Oil Converts Baptist Church to Wealthy Site
In Banger Texas on March 10, Olb rich crude oil has flooded Merriman Baptist Missionary Church, turning its 29 member congregation into one of the wealthiest per size. A syndicate leased the two acre churchyard for 16000 dollars plus an eighth royalty, with a second well promising extra payment. Deacons and trustees prayed for guidance before accepting the offer, choosing integrity over a higher bid.
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Baptist Missionary Church
Merriman
Texas
Moreoore
French Girls Are Too Mushy for Yanks, Says Returned Soldier
Spokane dispatch reports Corporal Daniel E. Dunning of the 346th field artillery, recently returned from the front, claims American soldiers view French girls as mushy and eager for attention. He notes the language barrier and social teasing, but says officers and noncommissioned officers are disliked by the girls while privates are seen as more approachable. He recalls French kindness toward American troops as well.
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Spokane
Daniel E. Dunning
346Th Field Artillery
Mother's Friend Promises Happy Prenatal Outcomes
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend a time-honored remedy claimed to ease pregnancy, prevent nervous distress, and promote a calm, happy disposition for the unborn child. It cites softening of abdominal muscles and reduced strain, and invites readers to request the Mother's Friend booklet and purchase from local druggists.
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Radfield Tegulator Company
Dept. E
Lamar
Atlanta
Georgia
Choice Liquor Is Served to Fish
Spectators claim a Sunday mishap left two demijohns with six gallons of whisky hidden in a trunk at the Oregon Washington station. Patrolman Baerman uncovered liquor stashed in pillows and found a phonograph with three pints of seven year Bonded stock inside. No arrests were made.
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C. Collier
John R. F. Baerman
Oregon-Washington
Baerman
Missionary Riles Audience at Brooklyn YMCA Talk
Rev George A Simons Methodist missionary to Russia for 11 years drew a near mob at the Brooklyn YMCA when he said President Wilson is playing into the hands of the bearers of the red flag. The crowd shouted treason and were calmed by police. Simons had testified before senate committees on propaganda.
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New York
George A. Simons
Russia
Brooklyn Y M. Cla
Wilson Bae
Simons
Senate
Teachers Institute Held This Week At Plymouth Church
The teachers institute will meet at 7 45 Friday evening at Plymouth Congregational church and at 8 45 Saturday morning at the Moore theatre. Prof Richard Frederick Shols of the University of Washington will lecture on the European situation at both sessions. Lieut Charles Paul, back from France, will discuss The American Soldier in Action at the Moore meeting.
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Teachers’ Institute
Plymouth Congregational Church
Moore Theatre
Richard Frederick Shols
Department of Ancient History
University of Washington
Lieut Charlies Paul
France
Moore
Bremer Victim Beaten by Robbers At Exchange Cafe
Fred Carlson of Bremerton was attacked from behind late Saturday night, beaten unconscious, and robbed of 358 dollars. Found in the rear of the Exchange cafe, he was taken to the city hospital with severe head and facial injuries.
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Fred Carlson
Bremerton
Carlson
Exchange Cafe
Williams Quits Railroad Post in Washington Letter
Washington March 10 John Skelton Williams director of the railroad administrations finance and purchases division and comptroller of the currency has resigned the railroad position per correspondence between Williams and Director General Hines.
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Williams
Kk. RR
Washington
John Skelton Willams
The
Railroad Administration
Haw
Hines
Promotion of Maj. Lush Palmer Wheat to Lieutenant Colonel
Word comes of Maj. Lush Palmer Wheat Seattle attorney being promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Signal corps. He has served in France since January 1918 after previously teaching at Camp Lewis and in California.
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Lush Palmer Wheat
Seattle
Signal Corps
Wheat
France
Camp Lewis
California
Brackett Remembered in Siet infantry War Poem
A private’s dedication to Sergeant John F. Brackett of Headquarters Company 91st Infantry. The piece recalls the September train arrival in France, the Argonne fighting, and the toll of battle from Hill Two Sixty Nine to Ypres, Audenarde, and Inez.
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Sergt
John F. Brackett
Headquarters Co
Siet Infantry
Siet Division
Brackett
Seattle
Red Cross Offers Two Week Field Work Course
A two week course of instruction in field work will begin Tuesday under the home service section of the Red Cross. Volunteer Red Cross workers under the civilian relief department are needed.
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Home Service Section
Red Cross
Civilian Relief Department
County Auditor Nets Record Auto Licenses in 1919 Week
More than 4 346 new auto licenses and about 90 new motorcycle licenses were issued in the past week at the county auditor's office, the busiest seven days of 1919. Friday set a banner day with 16 325.05 dollars from auto licenses, bringing total auto license revenue to 68 531.60 dollars.
City Officials Exempt From Federal Income Tax
City employes will not be subject to federal income tax, per an opinion to City Comptroller H. W. Carroll by Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier. The exemption covers municipal salaries only. investment income or estate income remains taxable. Meier cites that the federal government cannot tax the state or its political subdivisions.
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H. W. Carroll
Walter F. Meier
Meier
Saya Meier
Iroquois Chiefs Seek Citizenship Rights
At a Syracuse meeting the chiefs of six Iroquoia tribes and state and federal representatives passed resolutions favoring legislation to grant full citizenship to Indians who had previously been denied. The historic Normanskill meeting of 1642 is noted as a reference point.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Normanskill
Memorial Civic Auditorium Rally Aids Seattle War Dead
James A. Haight, chairman of the civic bureau committee on public improvements, urged creating a memorial civic auditorium in Seattle at the bureau's first meeting in the Masonic club. The appeal honors local men who sacrificed their lives in the world war.
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Seattle
James A. Haight
Eivic Bureau
Bureau
Masonic Club
Dr King’s New Discovery Relieves Colds and Coughs
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughing and sore throats. It claims long relief with no disagreeable after effects and notes availability from druggists for 60 cents or 1.20 dollars.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Clean System Bowels
An old promotional item touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a mild, positive laxative to cleanse the system remove toxic wastes and improve complexion breath and digestion.
Blood Poisoning Warns About Small Scratches
An old advertisement extols Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a safe first aid for wounds to prevent infection. It claims quick pain relief and healing for sprains cuts burns and more. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips as a 30 cent remedy with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
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