Dale's Flag Resolution Sparks City Hall Debate
Councilman Dale introduces a measure to unfurl the American flag at every council session with flag placement by the building superintendent and a designated clerk. An amendment proposes singing the national anthem, while critics say patriotism should be shown by service, not rhetoric, and question broader display in city offices.
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C. Allen Dale
Bolton
Dale
America
Superintendent of Utilities
Pening
Water Department
United States
Wealthy patrons and newsboys in pursuit on First Avenue
A cartoon and critique examine unfair debt dynamics between rich men and newsboys. It argues the pattern harms the poor who chase pennies while the wealthy ignore debts, urging readers to reflect on dignity and fairness in daily commerce. It highlights workers like day laborers and seamstresses sunk by unpaid wages.
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First Ave
Second Ave
We Armed Em Illa S Men And Dum Dum Bullets
The article notes American munitions flowing to Mexico for four years and accuses U S manufacturers and dealers of profiting from this traffic. It laments poor soldiers, paid fifteen dollars a month, bearing the risk for a flag with a conscience weighed by finance.
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ILLA
Villa Isla
Mexico
Exico
Old Maid Reflections and Birth Control Call In Letter
A reader argues against waiting for a marriage proposal, urging women to work and seek control over their lives. The piece contrasts wartime and prewar women, endorses female agency, and urges public discussion on birth control and maternal health. It includes recipes and calls for social reform.
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Europe
Bungalow
William Stevens
Parents Should Know This Splendid Remedy
A child’s constipation remedy is endorsed by Mrs. Moan F. Gaff of Washington DC for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The simple laxative formula is praised for mild action without griping or strain and sold for fifty cents a bottle. A triad bottle offer is available by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
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Moan F. Gaff
Washington, D. C
Marie
Wings Feature Adds Weekly Reading Quality
A noted feature enhances the evening reading with a steady weekly piece. The piece underscores value beside other weekly standards and invites readers to enjoy the accessible, steady feature.
Mystery of the Maxwell Estate Continues In House Party
A converted novel serial unfolds with a shooting incident at a Maxwell gathering. Philip Maxwell lies dead while Mildred Leslie is wounded, an intruder is suspected, and clues point to a window entry as investigators seek the truth, with Irene Gardiner and Gilbert Crane central to the next chapter.
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Gilbert Crane
Mr. Maxwell
Mr. Crane
Edith Whiting
Oubert Crane
Dr. Sheldon
Philip
Mildred
Altho
Mildred Falen
Lord Clarence
Burton
Philip Maxwell
Mr. King
Mra.King
Irene
Misa Gardiner
Miss Maxwell
Miss Gardiner
Phil
Earl
Gilbert
Tom Whiting
Edith
Maxwell
Miss Lathrop
Hunt
Mr Maxwell
Leslie
Miss Leslie
Billings
Mr. Billings
Sheldon
Irene Gardiner
Tiz bath promises instant foot relief from pain
An advertorial touts a foot bath product named Tiz claiming instant relief for tender feet variegated by blisters bunions and fatigue. It contrasts Tiz with Tig and promotes a 26 cent Tin box sold at drug and department stores enabling happy dancing feet and no limp.
Murder at Maxwell Estate Clues Gathered At Library
The narrator searches the library for clues after a mysterious death at the Maxwell residence. He notes a shiny black epangie disc found among trimmings and tracks on the balcony, while coroner and witnesses discuss the events leading to Philip Maxwell’s body and Miss Leslie’s involvement. Gilbert Crane testifies about entering the library and discovering Philip Maxwell’s fatal condition.
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Sherlock Holmes
Mr. King
Mr. Maxwell
Philip Maxwell
Miss Leslie
Philip
Cascarets Claim High Box Sales and Health Benefits
Ad promotes Cascarets claiming twenty million boxes sold yearly and benefits including liver and bowel cleansing. It urges use at night for clarity and freshness, stating no gripes or sickness and recommending children receive Cascarets for discomfort and feverish conditions.
Coast-wide counterfeit ring menaced coast cities
Federal secret service agents hunted two women in connection with an alleged coast-wide counterfeit conspiracy. Six men were arrested in San Francisco and Seattle, and a counterfeit money engraving plant was raided.
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San Francisco
Federal Secret Service
Seatte
Inside Bath for Bright Skin and Health
A 19th century health note urges daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved complexion energy and immunity from headaches rheumatism colds and constipation, recommending a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from the drug store as proof.
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Seattle
Star
Punston
Bserve
Deir Mite
Grey
Miriam
Miss Grey
Marie Gaff
Dr. Burton
Mildred Laakie
Pillings
Mr. Hunt
Miss Miranda
Mildred Leslie
Ashe
Etry
Tiz
Atti
Electro Painless Dental Co
First and Pike
J. H. van Auken
Cascarets
Beattie Service
U. S. Optical CO. Optical Specialists
Third Ave
Pinest
Srattle
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