Ice floe breaks boats on Mississippi and Minnesota rivers
A massive floe of ice in the Mississippi River near Paul Minnesota smashed boats and threatened bridges from the river to below Lake Pepin. Reports say earlier ice jams broke the Burlington and St. Paul railroad bridges while debris swept through Twin Cities riverfronts.
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Paul
Minn
Missis
Lake Pepin
Burlington
St. Paul
Minnesota River
Twin Cities
War scar record plans for Bombed London sites
London residents discuss mounting a memorial by placing tablets at bombed sites to mark the dates and data of the attacks. The proposal aims to preserve the memory of wartime damage and provide a record of events for the public.
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London
Mailo
It's All Wrong on Cigarette Prices and Blame Shifting
A satirical column argues pricing shifts blame among manufacturer retailer and consumer for higher cigarette costs. It notes wholesale 14 cents plus war tax 1.95 and old 12 cent base, with a 4 cent retailer profit and 20 centime pack price. The piece mocks passing blame and advises Alfred to pay the higher price for Turkish cigarettes.
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George
W. K
Alfred
New Jersey
Fighting Men Were Disabled in Camp
War risk insurance bureau data on 6 396 claims shows only 83 men were disabled in battle, while 68 9 percent were disabled in camp either in this country or overseas. Officials expect many future claims will come from men disabled during training.
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Washington, D. C
War Risk Insurance Bureau
France
Automobile Bandit Holds Up Two Men, Flees With Cash
Police pursue an unknown thief who at about 1 am robbed Terry Angel of 600 dollars near his doorway on Denny Way and stole 9 dollars from C. Swenson on Sixth Avenue and James Street. The bandit wore a blue bandanna mask and brandished a large revolver.
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Terry Angel
Denny Way
Swenson
James St
Sixth Ave
James Et
James A. Sheehan Dies in Kansas City
James A. Sheehan former district manager of American Radiator company with headquarters in Seattle died recently in Kansas City, according to word received here.
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James A. Sheehan
The
American Radiator Company
Seatte
Kansas City
Bitro-Phosphate touted as nerve and weight aid
An advertisement extols Bitro-Phosphate as a direct bone and nerve tonic to treat thinness and nervous fatigue. It cites clinical gains at St Catherine's hospital and endorsements from physicians while warning against adulterated forms and urging medical use.
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St. Catherines Hospital
Frederick Koile
New York
Who's Who
Joseph Db
Marri
Vietting
Aage
U. S&s
Spiritually Agreed But Split Materially Divorce Case
George Joseph Taylor seeks a divorce from Marie Zentgrat Taylor after less than a year of marriage. He claims they were united in the spiritual realm but clashed over material matters. Marie has returned to Riverside Drive, New York, to continue her study of spiritual subjects and preparatory lectures.
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San Francisco
George Joseph Taylor
Marie Zentgrat Taylor
New York
Packer urges import duty on herring at Rotary meeting
Captain A W Thomas, a herring and salmon packer, urged the Rotary club to advocate import duties on all foreign herring, arguing it would boost prosperity for Seattle and Alaska. W S Perkins, mails superintendent, urged thrift stamps as he cited statistics showing mail leaving the port far exceeds other Pacific coast points.
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Seattle
Alaska
A. W. Thomas
Rotary Club
W.st. Perkins
Pacific
Perkins
Government retraining aid for wounded soldiers debated
Washington March 20 federal board for war training may grant retraining only after War Risk Insurance Bureau compensation. The bureau has awarded payments to 3 655 injured men now receiving special training while thousands more wait under consideration.
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Washington, PD. C
Federal Board For War Training
Chilton
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Belgium Seeks Mandatory Germany East Africa Rule
In Paris on March 20 N. KB reports Belgium desires to be made mandatory over German East Africa. Belgium aims for an outlet to the Indian Ocean for the Belgian Congo east of Lake Tanganyika and notes Belgian conquest of the territory with governance by a Belgian crown appointee.
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N. KB
Paris
Belgium
German East Africa
Indian Ocean
Belgian Congo
Lake Tanganyiika
Governor Steamer Delayed For Rudder Repairs
The Pacific Steamship line says the Governor will sail for San Francisco Friday morning but lay over until Saturday for minor rudder repairs.
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Pacific Steamship Company
Governor
San Francisco
Get the Habit of Drinking Hot Water Before Breakfast
A health fad touts hot water with limestone phosphate taken on rising to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. Proponents claim daily cleansing prevents toxins, infections and a range of ailments, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate at the drug store.
Ladies Garments: Lisle Vests and Silk Union Suits Sale
A wide assortment of bloomers chemises vests and silk lisle union suits offered in pink and white with band tops shoulder straps bodice styles and reinforced underarms. Sizes 4 through 9 and 36 to 42 with special prices and bulk stock noted by MacDougall Southwick Third Fleet.
Linoleum Sale Offers Varied Patterns at Low Prices
Local store MacDougall-Southwick promotes an economy linoleum sale on the fourth floor. The ad lists three lots with 1400 yards in twelve patterns, 780 yards in seven patterns, and 280 yards in four patterns, featuring wood and hardwood designs in multiple colorings. Prices run 1.35 and 2.25 per square yard.
Crepe de Chine Gowns Priced at Five Dollars
Sixty to seventy five silk nightgowns in crepe de Chine offered by MacDougall Southwick. Three models include a Paul Poiret inspired gown with shirring and hemstitching, a sleeveless lace edged design, and a tailored Empire style with shirring.
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Crepe de Chine
Paul Poiret
Aprons on Sale In Dark and Light Percale Styles
Bargain aprons offered in dark and light percale with elastic waist options. Also showcased are Bungalow Apron styles in sizes 36 to 44.
Boys' Crompton Corduroy Knickers Special Tomorrow
Utility knickers for boys ages 6 to 18 offered at exceptional value. Prices repeated for emphasis.
School wear outfits priced for ages six to fourteen
The shipment offers separate skirts and middies for school wear. Skirts include a supporting underwaist and cover ages six to fourteen, with each garment priced at five dollars. MacDeougall-Southwick, Third Fleer.
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MacDeougall
Southwick
Fleer
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Forbes Robertson
Henry Hall
Cotton Union Suits Special
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Third Fleet
Linoleum Sale
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