Demand for Vacant Lots for Garden Use This Summer
Seattle sees land mobilized against high living costs as owners offer vacant plots for planting spuds to aid the poor. Charity Commissioner Callaghan reports many phone calls from owners while about a hundred commissioners in supplying free spud seed urge public cooperation in donating or planting land to make Seattle a garden city by year end. The public safety building will
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Seattle
Callaghan
Public Safety Building
Six residents offer land for community gardens in city drive
Charity Commissioner Callaghan appeals for land donations for potato gardens. Harriet Gordon and M Schwertzer list parcels near Third Avenue, Meridian Street, Fairmount clubhouse, and 112th and Greenwood. P J Knight, W F Dearborn, F W Biggs, and an anonymous donor also offer multiple ready or improvable lots across several city blocks for gardening use.
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Harriet Gordon
Meridian St
M. Schwertzer
Fairmount
P. J. Knight
112Th
Greenwood
W. F. Dearborn
Haller Block
15Th
Holgate
Grantets
F. W. Biggs
77Th Ave. W
Lakeview
Gilman Park Addition
City eyes large scale land plowing plan
Councilman Bolton pushes a resolution for the city to reclaim 44 square miles of waste ground with county loan help. Appropriation for plowing expected, seed distribution to follow, and free seed arrangements being planned as funds may be delayed.
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Bolton
Harbors O Grounds
Gallaghan
Flashes in Gill trial reveal courtroom quirks and personalities
An overflow crowd gathers daily for the Gill trial as Chief Beckingham and other figures draw attention. Attorneys patter with sarcasm while U. S. Attorney Reames remains steady. Jurors smile at playful remarks, and court staff including Judge French and messenger John Gayton maintain order amid lively proceedings.
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Superior Court
Walter M. French
Chief Beckingham
U. S
Clay Allen
Navy Yard Official To Aid On University Of Washington Campus
Capt. R E Coontz commandant of Bremerton Navy Yard will visit the University of Washington Friday to confer with the war emergency committee of the faculty and may address students. Local naval militia units offer services to mobilize a division on campus.
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R. E. Coontz
United States Navy Yard
Bremerton
U. of W
Coontz
Naval Militia
U S Can Loan Billions to Speed War Aid
United States can loan five billion dollars to the Allies without denting the U S financial stance. An official from a major bank notes the sum could buy 338 fully equipped Pennsylvania class super-dreadnoughts, 7 149 destroyers and torpedo boats, or fund about 100 days of war for England and France.
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Webb Miller
United Press
New York
United States
Treasure House of the World
England
France
Local Confectionery Prices Listed in November Ad
An old advertisement lists various sweets with prices per pound or item. Bundled items include chocolate caramels, vanilla nut caramels, marshmallow caramels, chocolate nut tops, college sticks, and whipped cream products, all featuring cream fondant, Hershey's chocolate, and nut toppings. Prices range from 35 to 40 cents.
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Hershey
Banker says US could loan allies five billion to end war
A banker declares the United States could loan the Allies five billion dollars to bring about the end of the war without harming domestic finances. He cites US wealth around 200 billion and suggests available gold reserves could back such a loan. The statement notes five billion is about two and a half percent of US resources.
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United Press
United States
Germany
Malcolm Stuart
Malcolm
Salvia
Eliene
Mollie
Donna
Donna Tenny
Porta
Margie
Iittle
Lill
Shackleton to Lecture in Pacific Northwest Cities
Antarctic explorer Sir Edward Shackleton will lecture in Portland Tacoma Seattle and Vancouver soon after arriving in America. Publisher C. C. Powell of the Baker Dr Herald announced the appearance with dates noting Portland on April 12 followed by Tacoma and Seattle engagements.
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Portland
Edward Shackleton
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
America
C. C. Powell
The
Baker
Dr. Herald
Shackleton
Red Cross Tea Planned by MacDougall-Southwick for Seattle Chapter
MacDougall-Southwick Company hosts a tea and lingerie display to raise funds for the Seattle Red Cross chapter. The event is Thursday, March 29 at 3 30 p m at the Y W C A with admission 50 cents. Red Cross members and friends are urged to attend to support the organization.
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MacDougall-Southwick Company
Seattle
the Red Cross
Y. W. CG
Council Discovers Missing Bridge Approach Obligation
Councilman Erickson reveals that the 15th avenue bridge over the Lake Washington canal was built without the planned municipal car line approach. City Engineer Dimock claims the council never decided. The council adopts a resolution stating the original plan required complete approaches.
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15Th Ave
Lake Washington Canal
Erickson
Dimock
Tiz Foot Relief Ad Promises Fresh, Sweat-Free Feet
A vintage style advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for tired, puffed feet. It claims instant relief from pain, corns, callouses and bunions and promises a year of comfort with a 25 cent box.
Olive Tablets Offer Liver Aid For Digestive Woes
Thousands suffer stomach upset as doctors point to a clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver and promote natural function, relieving indigestion. A vegetable compound in olive oil, sold 10c or 25c at druggists, with no griping or cramps.
Confessions Of A Wife Notes On Donna And Liberty
A letter reveals Margie recounting Donna’s arrival and appeal to Malcolm. Margie weighs love, jealousy, and women’s freedom through conversations about marriage, widowhood, and societal roles, ending with a reflection on liberty and belonging.
After tonight I shall belong is this what women want
Quote from a period article noting emotional reflection on belonging and relationships. It then reports personnel changes in a transportation company, with Frye promoted to general freight and passenger agent and Brandt reassigned to other duties.
Guthrie’s Body to Reach U S in May
Washington reports the body of Ambassador Guthrie will leave Yokohama around April 30 aboard the Japanese cruiser Azuma and reach San Francisco about May 1. One of the two accompanying Japanese naval officers will accompany the body to the Pittsburg funeral.
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Washington
Ambassador Guthrie
Yokohama
Azuma
San Francisco
Pittsburg
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