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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1919

Page

11

Tag Day Aims To Support Briscoe Orphan Home

In Orilla Washington the Briscoe Orphan Home runs a perpetual anti crime campaign with a tag day in Seattle. The home takes in parentless boys before juvenile crime age and gives grammar high school training physical culture and agriculture instruction. Western Washington cities host the sale during a seven day drive ending Monday.

Hrisco Orphan Boys Orilla Wash Seattle Washington

Naughty Students In Minneapolis Use Phone Slugs

In Minneapolis on March 14 University of Minnesota students are urged to stop placing slugs in campus telephone machines. The complaint comes from local telephone companies to H A Hildebrand inspector of buildings and grounds.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota H. A. Hildebrand

Geta-It Corn Remover Ad Claims Pain Free Relief

An old style advertisement touts Geta-It as a painless method to remove corns between toes. It promises a liquid remedy that dries and allows peeling without digging, offering a money back guarantee and urging purchase at local drug stores.

BK. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Marine sergeant Wilken reports on Fifth Marines in Germany

Sergt. Berthold H. A. Wilken of the Fifth Marines writes home from Germany to relatives in Seattle. The Star reprints his account of marine duties and activities, appearing on page 20 today.

Sergt Berthold H. A. Wilken Fifth Marines Germany Seattle The Star

Citizens Rush to File Tax Returns in Seattle

Hundreds of Seattle residents flooded the federal building to file income tax returns. All returns must be filed by midnight Saturday March 15 under federal law, and those failing to file without written permission from the internal revenue officer face a $1,000 fine.

Federal Internal Revenue Officer

Woman group proposes seats for hotel elevator girls

NEW ORLEANS March 14. Mrs William Lamb leader of the Louisiana Federation of Women's clubs calls for hotels to provide seats for elevator girls. The federation adopted the resolution at its meeting urging hotel men to furnish seating for the female workers in elevators.

New Orleans William Lamb Department of Social and Industriaal Relations Louisiana Federation of Women's Clube Federation

Mystery Phone Call Lights Clue to Lost Girl

In Minneapolis authorities search for Armando Roy a year old believed dead and buried three years ago by her mother Mrs. Alex Roy of Chicago. A mysterious telephone call from Minneapolis to Mrs. Roy last night yielded a single clue and has prompted tracing efforts to locate the child’s whereabouts amid reports of a death from diphtheria.

Minneapolis March Armando Roy Alex Roy Chicago Mra. Roy Mineapol

City Counsel Plans History of State Legislature Work

Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier, returning from Olympia, will soon draft a history of the civic legislation considered by the current state legislature. The review will be provided to city council members.

Walter F. Meier Olympia

Indiana Law Sees Phantom Eight Inch Provision

Indiana legislators fear a phantom eight inch election provision in the state law requires visible ballot area during marking. Some want it removed to avoid embarrassment for women voters and enforcement issues. Representative Wilfied Miller cites the curtain rule and booth setup as evidence of the misread requirement.

Indiana Wiofield Miller House Elections Committee Enid

If you value your watch let Haynes repair it

An advertisement near Liberty Theatre promotes Haynes watch repair services inviting customers to trust local expert care for timepieces.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

Civil Service Exam Open for Immigration Service Janitor

The civil service commission announces an examination for a janitor position in the immigration service with a salary of 540 dollars per year. Application blanks and information may be obtained from the secretary of the fifth United States civil service district at Federal Building.

Civil Service Commission Immigration Service

Mrs. Helen Dillon Knits 1000 Pairs for Soldiers

Mrs. Helen Dillon of Chicago has knitted one thousand pairs of socks to aid soldiers, a notable patriotic effort highlighting civilian support during wartime.

Helen Dillon Chicago

Secretary Baker to speak on world league here

Secretary of War Newton W. Baker may speak at a local event on The League of Nations invited by Mayor Hanson and regional groups. No reply received yet as Baker and Chief of Staff Peyton C. Mareh plan to arrive at Camp Lewis Saturday night during a tour of army camps.

Newton W. Baker Hanson Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club State Federation of Labor League To Enforce League of Nations Baker Peyton C. Mareh Camp Lewis

Thieves Break Window at J Moujiay Jewelry Store

Thieves shattered a large plate glass window at J Moujiay, 420 Main street, around 6 30 in the morning. Watches and a quantity of jewelry were stolen from the show window, according to police.

J. Moujiay

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