King County Detours Outlined by County Engineer
County Engineer Thomas R. Beeman lists five principal detours for motorists in King County due to paving and bridge work. Openings are planned for September 15 on Bothell highway detour, October 31 for Newport to Bellevue access, and August 1 for the Telt bridge completing river crossings.
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King County
Thomas R. Beeman
Bothell Highway
Beho Lake
Lake Forest Park
Kennydale
Bellevue
Lake Washington
Newport
Telt
Snoqualmie
Woodinville
Duvall
Fall City
Seattle Library Reports Big Circulation Rise Despite Budget Cuts
A Seattle public library report shows 1921 home loans totaling 2 007 858 with reading rooms often inadequate. Cuts reduce staffing and new books funding through 1922, while 1923 per capita funding stands at 3 cents, well below the American Library Association's recommended $1. The library extends service to hospitals and fire stations and collaborates with city agencies.
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Seattle Public Library
Seattle
Municipal Reference Division
Seattle Building Code Commission
City Engineering Department
Civil Service Commission
Public Utilities Department
Fine Arte
American Library Association
Palace Hip Show Delights at Loew’s Palace Hip
Variety program features Bender and Heer in hand to hand and flying ring act. Bart Doyle delivers Irish English and American humor. Cast performs in The Joy Riders with Frank Cornell. Lester and Moore entertain with playful banter. Cameo Revue closes with three scene showcase and notable dancing. Viola Dana appears with The Matcy Breaker noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loew's Palace
Bender and
Heer
Bart Doyle
Frank Cornell and Company
Lester
Moore
Viola Dana
Beets and Cheapest Eyeglasses Advertised in Fraser Peterson
An advertisement notes Beets and the cheapest eyeglasses offered by Fraser Peterson in Matin 2174. The brief line highlights value and local shopping.
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Geattian Fraser Peterson
Matin
Credit Meet Nears Close at Frederick & Nelson
More than 400 delegates attended the second and final day of the Pacific Northwest Retail Credit Men's association in Frederick Nelson's auditorium. Speakers included Lieut. Gov. W. J. Coyle and Dean Stephen I. Miller of the University of Washington. Luncheon followed in the L. C. Smith Building restaurant, and the evening program at the Seattle Yacht Club featured music and vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest Retail Credit Men's Association
Frederick & Nelson
W. J. Coyle
Stephen I. Miller
College of Business Administration
University of Washington
L. C. Smith Building
Seattle Yacht Club
Deman Dat Disputes Knowledge Of Running The Earth
A fragment quotes Uncle Fhen mocking Deman Dat who claims expertise beyond his grasp. The Washington Star line suggests skepticism about practical competence in grand plans, using rural wisdom and humor.
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Deman
Fhen
Washington Star
Hiking for Health Boosts Elsie’s Appearance and Wardrobe
Elsie reports daily two mile walks and weekend ten mile hikes improve her complexion. She credits Exercien for her look and notes a new three piece suit, hat, and knickers from Cherry's on Ind Ave bought on credit for 25 dollars. The outfit includes a red hat and a mix of mult attire.
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Bay
Elsie
Cherry
Ind Ave
Madison
Spring
Rialto
Want a Garden Read All About One at Library
The Seattle public library stacks in the fine arts department hold a garden focused list compiled by Ralph Munn the city librarian. Titles include Flower Garden Bulbs Lawns Joyous Art of Gardening Book of Garden Plans Book About Roses Color Schemes for the Flower Garden Home and Garden Hardy Flower Hook Complete Garden Flower Wright Landscape Gardening Planning and Planting of Little Gardens and Landscape Gardening.
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Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Hole
Jekyll
Jenkins
Thomas
Wright
Dil Ustone
Funds Raised For VFW Convention Reach 14000
Building owners pledged an additional 1000 toward a 25000 fund to finance the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention and reunion. By Monday night about 14000 had been pledged. Posters and circulars will distribute nationwide for the convention in August. Delegates will include representatives from China Belgium and the Rhine army. An illuminated marine parade is planned for August 19 with Beattie Yacht Club to oversee aquatic events. Commodore James Griffiths will return from New York in about ten days to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
List Division Association
8. B. Asia
Citizens’ Committee
Asia
Chicago
Milwaukee
China
Belgium
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Isthmian Canal Zone
Beattie Yacht Club
James Griffiths
New York
Daniel L. Pratt
Yacht Club
Reception for New Pastor at St Patrick’s Cathedral
More than 200 guests welcomed Rev. A. P. McHugh as the new pastor of St. Patrick’s Monday evening. The reception was held in the cathedral parish house. Father McHugh has served as private secretary to Bishop O'Dea for the past ten years.
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A. P. McHugh
St. Patrick's
Father McHugh
Bishop O'Dea
Seaside Planting and Landscape Works Listed
Downing's Seaside Planting of Trees and Shrubs is noted along with Gant's Introduction to the Study of Landscape Gardening. Also cited are Hubbard and Kisnball's House and Garden's Book of Gardens and Wright. Various gardening magazines are listed including Ameri can Florist and Country Life editions.
Vast VFW Conclave Heads to Seattle for Four Day Meet
Some 30 000 delegates and visitors are expected for the Veterans of Foreign Wars conclave and reunion of the 91st Division Association in Seattle from August 15 to 19. The program includes two parades led by 10 000 citizens along with American Legion men and Disabled Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign War
91St Division Association
Seattle
American Legion
Trainees Eligible for Leave to Attend DAV Convention
Disabled veterans of Seattle in vocational training may take five days special leave to attend the Disabled American Veterans of the World War national convention in San Francisco from June 26. Announcement Tuesday by L. C. Jenseph, manager of the U S Veterans bureau here.
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Seattle
Disabled American Veterans of the World War
San Francisco
L. C. Jenseph
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Night Illumination Marine Parade Follows Water Carnival
A nighttime illuminated marine parade is scheduled after a water carnival. Spectators can expect festive floats and light displays along the harbor route, with participants from local clubs and maritime groups.
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Renton
Warrington
Orillia Kent
Hanes Dietrese
Ficers’ Club
Canadian Pacific
Princess
Colman Dock
Marton Street
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
FGR
Canadian Pacific Steamships
Marion Street
Trans Canada Limited
Montreal
Toronto
Second Avenue
F. L. Sturdeer
American Electrical Heater Company
Detroit
Nature
Ite
LYKO
Bettie
Bence
Lyko Medicine Company
Eriginal
Kansas City
Owl Drug Company
Palace Hip
J. B. Asherman
Ashelman
Humbu
Noth
Simpy
H. PB
Clearwater
R Street
Hallowell
Maine
Rey
Griffith
Arthur Griffith
Credit Meet
Boldt
Boldts Bakeries
Second
Queen City Market Corner
Forhan
Saul
R. J. Forhan
D.D.S
Ft. J
Johany
Axzws & Scott
Bayles
WN. E
Morth
Will Blair
Bouthlake
Pitel
Ee Cascade Coal CO
Seabee
Jbbw Las 'Uel CO
M. E
Kenwood
Keating Fuel CO
Republican
Elliott
M'Tarland & CO
Green Lake Way
M’mullen & CO
Ewing St
Noiin Oves
Occidental
UEL CO
Northlake
Pacific Coast
Main
Duwamish Ave
BR Beach Rurl CO
Rainier
TLE Coal O6
Ern Co
Bees
Sunnyside Coal & Woop Co
Btone
Meorth
Pacific Coast Coal Service
Salem
Oregon
Yakima Valley
Evereet
Fettty Weed & & Coal Aiasiahartee Ree A
Portland
Pacific Coast Coal Co
Pacific Coast Coals
Gray
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