Salvation Army Warns Seattle Public of Appeal Scams
The Salvation Army warns Seattle residents about improper appeals in residential and business areas. Credentials should be requested and signed by Lieut. Col. T. W. Scott from the 325 Globe building. James Morrison of Vitagraph is seriously ill in a New York French hospital.
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Salvation Army
Seattle
Globe
T. W. Scott
Globe Building
James Morrison
Vitagraph
French Hospital
New York
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Constipation Relief
A vintage ad urges parents to ask for genuine California Syrup of Figs to treat constipated children. It notes full dosing directions for babies and kids of all ages and warns to look for the California name and reject other fig syrups.
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California
E Palace Clothing Company Quits Retail Business
Bargain heavy sale touts drastic price cuts as E Palace Clothing Company pivots away from retail. Deals include 9 percent marks on items, boys suits from 2.98, shoes 1.98, and wholesale opportunities. Store touts unionized shop, check cashing, and acceptance of Liberty bonds with limited stock and urging early shopping.
Chambers urged to aid returning veterans nationwide
Washington report states that chambers of commerce in about 6000 cities were urged by Col Arthur Woods to organize employment bureaus and assist welfare groups in placing discharged soldiers. He warned unemployment would worsen unless localities act and suggested moving veterans from cities with rising joblessness.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Arthur Woods
War Department
Wood
Oregon Takes Over Federal Employment Bureau Work
Portland March 26 The federal employment bureau without adequate federal funds has been taken over by a state commission. Oregon lawmakers approved 100 thousand dollars for veterans relief and named a commission to manage the funds and operate the bureau until Congress provides support.
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Portland
Ore
Federal Employment Bureau
Congress
Oregon
YMCA Orchestra to Present Public Recital
The YMCA orchestra, 31 local musicians, will give its first recital at the YMCA auditorium on Friday evening, March 28, at 8:15 pm. The public is invited with no admission charge. Led by Director W. R. Hadley, the group, mainly former Symphony players, has rehearsed for weeks, meeting Sundays afternoons.
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Y. M. C. A. Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
W. R. Hadley
Association Programa
Alaska Steamship transfers Valdez to Eastern firm
The Alaska Steamship company handed over its steel freighter Valdez to the Federal Operating company, an Eastern firm, on Tuesday. No destination was announced, but it is believed she will operate on the East coast. The Henry T. Scott, currently sailing New York to the west coast of South America, will also be transferred to the Eastern firm after completing its present cruise.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Valdez
Federal Operating Company
Alaska Steamship
Henry T. Scott
New York
South America
Attorney William Harkins held on forgery charge in Chicago
William Harkins an attorney and former army aviation officer was held in Chicago on advice from Shreveport authorities who accuse him of forgery. He told police his home is in Las Vegas Nevada.
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Chicago
William Harkins
Army
Aviation Section
Shreveport
Harkins
Las Vegas
Nev
Whitworth Coach J. Randolph Hays Dies in France
John Randolph Hays former athletic coach at Whitworth College died recently in France. Word of his death came to friends in Tacoma on March 26.
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Tacoma
John Randolph Hays
Whitworth College
France
War Memorial Plans Discussed At April Meeting
A Seattle civic meeting is planned for April 5 at 1 p m in the Metropolitan theatre to discuss a war memorial and a large civic auditorium. Delegates from civic groups will be invited, with a joint committee coordinating circulars and tickets and names to be sent to Laula Baeder. Notables including D R Huntington and Prof C P Biaser are slated to speak as the movement seeks a permanent organization.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Municipal League
Seattle Fine Arta Society
Washington State
American Institute of Architects
Laula Baeder
Securities Building
D. R. Huntington
C. P. Biaser
University of Washington
War Memorial
Seattle
Real Estaters Push Tax Reform Ideas in Seattle Luncheon
Washington property taxpayers could see relief by taxing securities and credits under a Pennsylvania style graduated plan, according to Senator T. D. Rockwell addressing the Seattle Real Estate Association. Realty men approve a five member committee to push tax reform in the next Legislature.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
T. D. Rockwell
Seattle Real Estate Association
Bon Marche
Rockwell
Rupert to Sail from Seattle to Columbia Coast
The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Rupert will sail from Seattle for the Columbia coast at midnight Sunday and then resume regular weekly Sundays. The service had been curtailed during the winter months.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Rupert
Seattle
Columbia
The Workman Behind the Sword Health Advice
An article urges workers to guard kidneys during influenza and grippe. It promotes Dr. Pierce remedies An uric pills Pleasant Pellets Irontic Tablets Golden Medical Discovery and emphasizes hydration and occasional purgation to ward off illness and restore energy.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Woman Loses Leg in Wreck Injured at Rainier and College
Miss Mary Wormenest, 28, of 620 Pike street, suffered a mangled right leg requiring amputation after a head on collision between a motorcycle and an automobile at Rainier Avenue and College Street Tuesday night. She remains in city hospital with concussion and probable internal injuries. her escort, C. E. Her pick, was also injured mildly. driver M. J. Creegan, 6810 Rainier Avenue, was shaken but unhurt.
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Mary Wormenest
Packet Hotel
Pike St
Rainier Ave
College St
Wormenest
C. FE. Herpick
Windsor
Sixth Ave
Union St
M. J. Creegan
Mise Wormanest
Creegan
Russian Sues for Damages in Express Delivery Case
John Beboff of Russia files in superior court seeking 505.35 dollars from American Express for alleged failure to deliver 500 dollars to Safetka Babaeff in Tersky Oblast Russia two years ago. The suit names American Express Company as defendant.
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American Express Company
Safetka Babaeff
Tersky Oblast
Russia
John Beboff
Freckle Treatment Promises Spotless Complexion
An old advertisement touts mercolized wax to remove freckles and blemishes by thinning skin as a nightly facial preparation. It claims daily skin shedding yields a “brand new spotless” look and promotes saxolite solution for weather wrinkles.
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Mexico
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Luna Park Natatorium
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