Canada shields veterans from rent profiteers in housing plan
Canada pledges to protect soldiers and widows through a $25 million reconstruction program for modern soldier housing. Provisions include free home sites, 20 year payments on cottages costing up to $2,000, and prioritized access for widows and disabled veterans, with monthly costs around $11 to $13 and a 5 percent interest rate.
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Pencouver
B. C
Canada
Dominion
PieVerveuinelly
Tien
Land Ministries
British Columbia
Ministry of Lands
Department of Lands
Pollyanna Contest Invites Glad Letters From Schoolchildren
The Star hosts a Glad game contest asking school children to write about what makes them glad. Fifty Pollyanna show seats await the 25 best letters, with the 26 gladdest writers receiving two tickets each. Entries must include name address age and school and be sent to The Pollyanna Editor.
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Star
The
Viola Harper
Beattie
Seattie
Pollyanna
Metropolitan Theatre
Wood shipmen win concessions on claims against shipping board
Washington March 26 Wood shipbuilders to receive reasonable concessions on claims against the shipping board after a four hour meeting with Hurley the chairman. Claims total about 120 900 000 with 98 percent of Atlantic and Gulf wood shipways at risk of closing within 60 days and 182 yards currently operating.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Hurley
Woodship
Atlantic
Gulf
Death of Distinguished Mason Dr. Frederick R. Smith
Rochester report states Dr. Frederick R. Smith a prominent Mason dies at 49 from pneumonia. He was elected imperial potentate of the A A O N M S in Atlantic City in 1914 and served one year.
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Rochester
Frederick R. Smith
Railroads reach funding agreement with War Finance Corp
Washington March 26 plan to fund railways under federal control until Congress appropriates funds has been agreed by the War Finance Corporation the railroad administration and the railroads. The WFC will make direct loans to railroads and has begun processing April advances. To date the WFC has loaned 116 million dollars to the railroads including 50 million advanced to the railroad administration.
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War Finance Corporation
Con Ress
Railroad Administration
Eugene Meyer, Jr
Dicator
Meyer
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Hines
Wilkeson Booze Struck Vigilantes Cite Town Problems
Tacoma March 26 Wilkeson residents before Prosecuting Attorney Askren accuse the town of rampant drinking and gambling. They claim minors drink in the streets and fight at theaters while a gambling scene has drawn in gamblers, gunmen, and a looming vigilante effort to eject them.
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Tacoma
Wilkeson
Askren
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
B. W. Carlson
J.C. Ross
Hanson in Pasadena arrives as mayor Hanson improves
In Pasadena on March 26 Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle and his family reached the city from Santa Barbara. Officials report Hanson's health is improving steadily.
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Hanson
Pasadena
Cal
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Santa Barbara
Little Sister Frocks Special at Bon Marche
A Bon Marche display offers Little Sister Frocks in sizes 2 to 6 years. Dresses in gingham crepe chambray or pongee feature embroidery and contrasting collars. Models will be shown on Thursday afternoon on the second floor with three young girls modeling.
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Mary Louise
Nice Picture Frame Lot at Bon Marche Basement
A sale offers 760 new frames in walnut burnished and silver finishes for photo use. Sizes range from post card to 9 by 12 inches with prices from 30 to 80 cents, posted on the Bon Marche third floor.
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Kodak
Spring vestments guide for home dress makers
Home dress makers planning gowns coats capes or suits will find Personal Service a friend in need with experts in the Dress Goods Section to estimate material needs and advise suitable styles. Noted fashion magazines are available for guidance on the Main Floor.
Bedspreads at Low Prices Draw Women to Buy
Women replenish supplies with crochet bedspreads priced from 2.00 to 3.85. Sizes 72x82 inches to 80x90 inches feature round-thread cotton and Marseilles patterns. Sold on the lower main floor with firm weave and laundering qualities.
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Marseilles
Muslin Gowns Special $1.25
Five new styles of muslin gowns offered for sale on the third floor. Some feature Empire yoke effects, others V and square necks. Trimmed with Valenciennes laces and ribbon, tailored as carefully as if made at home. Prices reflect early cotton price reductions.
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BY Jack Jungmeyer
Ministry of Land
Archibald Goldbrick
Archibald
Creas-Dale
Wood Shipmen
Washington
Say Wilkeson
Walnut
BON Marche
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