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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
7
Reports from Berlin explain a system where only the needy can obtain permits for new outfits by showing a card issued after official scrutiny. The process allows the affluent to swap old clothes with dealers for new ones, then reapply for permission to buy.
The Herald reports that after Monday May 14, Chicago papers will cost 2 cents per copy on the streets, up from 1 cent, due to high paper and operating costs. The News has already raised to 2 cents, and other Chicago papers are expected to follow before June 1. New York remains the only large city with a 1 cent price.
Oscar Alquist, foreman of a Ballard plant, was fined $25 by Police Judge Gordon for following four Ballard high school girls while intoxicated.
In Buenos Aires authorities census Argentine school age children to compare totals with those actually in school. Officials suspect broad disregard of compulsory education law amid noted literacy. Navy radio service between the Coast and islands now runs via Western Union or Postal Telegraph.
An advertisement promises instant relief from corns and calluses using Freezone, a Cincinnati invention. A few drops are said to coat the corn, stop pain, and cause the corn to lift off without irritation, with a tiny bottle sold in a round wooden case.
Five hundred Seattle business leaders gathered at the Commercial Club for a Seattle Chamber of Commerce dinner. W J Hindley spoke on Seattle’s strategic position and wartime opportunities while A J Rhodes urged growth, aiming for 4000 members and a $100000 annual budget.
The Dorcas society of Bethany Presbyterian plans an 8 pm one act comedy Si Slocum's Country Store at Cranbury Groas roads. Seattle police seek Mrs. F A Meath of Bremerton who came to find her husband leaving three children at home. Anacortes workers strike for a 60 cent raise.
The city school board hears there are 15 alien teachers, including one with 20 years in Seattle, as bids open for Latona and Fauntleroy schools. Sonic Construction bids Latona at 69088, Pedersen bids Fauntleroy at 41700. W R McNeil named assistant chief engineer. land sale offer for 262,444 sq ft at 0.15 per sq ft to be reviewed next Wednesday. State officials project 75000 bushels of potatoes next season with good weather.
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