Invention Turns Mountain Shale Into Oil and Products
A reported invention by Dr. Victor Al of the Colorado School of Mines claims a machine that crushes shale rock to produce lubricating oil and gasoline, with other high value byproducts. The device uses rotating retorts heated by oil flames to volatilize and extract products from shale.
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I. Brown
New York
Thomas
Philadelphia
Victor al
Colorado of Mines
America
It's Gonna Be Wild Circus to Bring Thrills for All
The press agent promises a wild animal show and a fresh Alice in Jungteland thriller opening Al G. Barnes' four ring circus in town on May 18 to 20. Martha Florine stars as Alice with Miss Baudet as understudy. parade plans near completion and tickets on sale Wednesday at Ow! Drug Store.
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Press Agent Circus
Alice
al G. Barnes
4Ring Circus
Nrme
Honea
Martha Florine
Marie Baudet
Florine
Miss Baudet
Ave
Pine Et
Army camp drive opens for summer training tours
The American Legion at 316 University St announces a three week drive for 10 000 applicants aged 17 to 35 for government funded summer training camps. Two Northwest camps Camp Lewis and Fort Worden enroll 969 and 40 respectively with July 27 to August 25 sessions. No obligation to join the army, complete expenses covered, local bureau led by Capt Milner and Lieut Caum offers details.
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War Department
Rang Fox
Uncle Sam
Northwest
Camp Lewis
Fort Worden
Cams
Regular Army
Air Service
Cavalry
Field
Coast Artillery
Infantry
Army
National Guard
American Legion
Beattie
Legion
University At
Fred Milner
Fort Lawton
Norman C. Caum
4Th U. S. Infantry
Corn removal promise ad from Costa and Owl Drug Co
An advertising blurb promises painless corn removal with a guaranteed result. It claims you will discard a dead shriveled piece of skin and feel no more pain. The ad mentions Costa as the product name and lists Lawrence & Co. as manufacturers, with distribution by Owl Drug Co. in Seattle and Chicago.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Mfr
Chicago
Seattle
Owl Drug Ca
Pearls Found in Thames River Clam Shells
In London Ont May 14 two fresh water pearls were found in Thames river clam shells by boys wading near the shore. A wholesale jeweler values the gems at 500 and 300 dollars and their discovery has financiers talking about a pearlfishing industry. The larger pearl weighs over 12 grains and is a near perfect sphere.
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London
Ont
Thames River
Canada
Springband Park
Wayfarer cast hits 4000 as Seattle production draws crowds
Darwin Meisnest and W. L. Rhodes reported over 4000 people registered for The Wayfarer cast and chorus for 1922. Rhodes called The Wayfarer a major Seattle tourist draw and outlined soloist and speaking role tryouts at 2 p m in University of Washington Stadium. Meisnest said windshield stickers banners and other publicity will be distributed to promote regional tourism.
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Wayfarer
Darwin Meisnest
Meisneat
W. L. Rhodes
First Methodist Church
Rhodes
Seattle
University of Washington
Melanest
Oldest Living Journalist Claim From Abelille de Seine et Oise
Amable Mablet Saint Prix, born 1821 in Paris, is described as the oldest journalist alive and possibly the oldest working newspaper man. He reportedly writes a weekly article and even prepares the paper for Abelille de Seine et Oise in Corbell, per The Argonaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amable Mablet Saint Prix
Abelille de Seine Et
Weather Update Tracks Warmer Temperatures Through Week
The report notes a tight race in temperatures from Monday to Tuesday with Monday the hottest day so far this year. Tuesday noon readings were just above 66.5, Monday around 70, and by 4 pm Tuesday the mercury edged toward 76. Further updates expected as the week continues.
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Mercury
Britain Will Repay Debt and Seek Allied Reconstruction
Washington May 16 Britain will repay its debt to the United States in full. Arthur Balfour told the convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that Britons will pay at the earliest possible moment. He urged American participation in Europe’s reconstruction and warned that without Anglo American cooperation there can be no lasting peace. He warned Germany’s currency devaluation could trigger chaos and a collapse of internal trade while urging continued German export trade to pay reparations.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Arthur Balfour
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
Sheeffield
England
Chamber of Commerce of the
Balfour
Europe
Frittain
Germany
Railway Near Warrant Basis To Save City Rail Funds
City officials consider using bond reserve money to cover maintenance and operation as rail funds face $169,000 in outstanding warrants. A special meeting in Mayor Caldwell's office Friday discusses avoiding a warrant basis by allocating already set aside bond interest and redemption funds.
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City Railway Fund
Caldwell
Ed L. Terry
Terry
Nho
Drunk Federal Agent Held After Car Collision
George Mangini a federal crime agent was arrested in Denver on a charge of drunkenness and assault after his car damaged another vehicle. He was wounded when officers disarmed him and was to face a hearing before Federal Prohibition Director MecClennan.
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Denver
George Mangini
Federal Cry
Mangini
Federal Prohibitive
MecClennan
New York DA Denies Auto Theft Crime Wave
New York District Attorney Panton rejects talk of a crime wave. He notes only 6,888 automobiles were stolen in the year, framing the data as a normal crime level rather than an alarming trend.
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New York
Panton
Star Band Boys Wilkes Guests at The Wilkes Theater
The Star carrier band boys were guests of theater manager Colonel Braden and producer T Daniel Frawley. They showed interest in Howard Russell the popular character comedian and Emmett Wogan who also has a fight comedy role this week as The High Cost of Loving and the Kolb and Dill comedy currently attract audiences.
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Star Carrier Band
Wilkes
Colonel Braden
T. Daniel Frawley
Howard Russell
Emmett Wogan
Girl settles breach of promise for twenty thousand dollars
New York May 16 report says Mins Win fred Lynch warned that a woman should not accept a man’s profession without a ring to back it up. She settled a breach of promise suit for $20,000. Portland reports rabies cases as eleven people are bitten by dogs. Stanley G. Jewett, head of the U S biological survey predatory animal division, notes the tally.
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New York
Mins Winfred Lynch
Portland
Stanley G. Jewett
Predatory
U. S. Biological Survey
Old Spelling Bee Brings UW Alumni Back to School Time
University of Washington graduates will contest an old fashioned spelling bee in the L C Smith Building restaurant tomorrow at noon. Twelve alumni and twelve alumnae will compete as William H. Horsley begins his presidency of the King County club of the alumnae.
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University of Washington
L. C. Smith
William H. Horsley
King County Cluh
Celia She'ton
Marcia Connor
Florence Trogers
Judge Lindsey Critiques Flapper Styles In Juvenile Court
In Denver on May 16 the juvenile court under Judge Ben B Lindsey debated cataloging youth fashion. Howard Crain 18 received 30 days for parole violation as Lindsey blasted flared pants long hair and low cut vests calling offenders lounge lizards and Mezies while ordering hair style notes for future cases.
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Denver
Ben B. Lindsey
Howard Crain
Howard
Tandeey
Lindsey
Caldwell Reviews His Work as Mayor
Mayor Caldwell reflected on two years in office during a Municipal League luncheon, noting the street car system barely broke even last year with a zero cent carfare. Ferry boats from Mukilteo to Whidby Island to start running Wednesday will offer five round trips on weekends and three round trips on weekdays. Joyce Bros. are operators.
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Caldwell
Municipal League
Mukilteo
Whidby Island
Joyce Bros
Wedding Bells for Nile at Woodland Park
Nile the camel arrives at Woodland Park with plans for a mate as May 23 marks the arrival of a second camel. Mayor Caldwell introduces the new bride candidate to the park board amid hopeful pining for a companion for Nile.
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Nile
Woodland Park
Orient
Caldwell
Keystone State
Park Board
Nile Tempie
U. S
Not elbow grease but Rinso soap fat cleans clothes
The ad contrasts laundresses who rub hard with those who rub little, claiming Rinso’s scientific balance of soap fats and cleansing materials removes dirt without scrubbing. It promises almost magical suds that soak out dirt, reducing effort except for tough spots.
Safe Cracking Gang Steals 20000 Dollars In Chicago
In Chicago May 146 a group blasted a safe at the Kauffman State leak near the city wall and No 1 police station. They escaped with 20000 dollars. The Golf Shop in the Rialto building changes hands and will continue under new management at Ye Olde Golf Shoppe after the transfer.
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Chicago
Kauffman State
Archie Stuart
Rialto
Cheasty
Tis
Judge Wolverton Sentences Dr Flinn for Narcotics Sale
Portland federal court sentenced Dr Homer J. Flinn to two years at Mc Nell Island penitentiary for illegal sale of narcotics as ordered by Judge Charlies E. Wolverton.
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Portland
Charlies EE. Wolverton
Homer J. Flinn
Mc Nell Island Penitentiary
Letter to landlord sparks warning from Mr Jibway
A Birmingham Age-Herald note quotes Mr Jibway vowing a sharp letter to a landlord with intent to hand deliver a stern message. The item also mentions a 75 pound swordfish killed off Mo Man's Land Massachusetts using electric current, and an advertisement for Best and Cheapest Eyeglasses at Paterson's Main 2174.
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Mr. Jibway
Birmingham Age-Herald
Mo Man's Land
Mass
Barrett to Study Seattle Progress
John Barrett former director general of the Pan American Union and longtime diplomat will speak at Friday noon before the Chamber of Commerce members council in the Masonic club room. He arrives Friday morning to study Seattle progress after a career as minister to Siam Argentina Panama and Colombia and 13 years as Pan American Union director general.
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Eral
Pan-American Union
Chamber of Commerce
Barrett
Siam
Argentina
Panama
Colombia
Seattle
Portland
Minister Misreads Verse in Coat Tugging Sermon
A garbled Boaston Transcript records a minister struggling with a new collar during a homily. He mumbles a mishmashed verse while his wife asks for the morning text. The scene ends with a humorous tug of the collar and a clash between mouth and heart.
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