England and U S Signals of War Tempo Slow Yet Steady
London May 2 England glad to know America is making haste slowly. British observers note a shift from early optimism to a broader view of U S efforts. Admiration grows for Herbert Hoover and for American plans to mobilize food and defense as the war progresses.
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ED L. Keene
London
England
America
Lloyd
House of Commons
Emmette
U. S
Herbert Hoover
Heiress Heir To Flagler Fortune Marries Laurence Lewis
Mrs. Lewis, Misa Loise Wise heiress to the Flagler fortune worth $60,000,000, has married Laurence Lewis of Cincinnati after a year of romance. She inherits from her aunt Mrs. Robert W. Bingham, formerly Mrs. Henry M. Flagler.
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Lewis
Misa Loise Wise
Flagler
Laurence Lewis
Thornton Lewis
Cincinnati
Robert W. Bingham
Henry M. Flagler
Peary to Speak in Seattle on Aerial Ore Lectures
Admiral Robert E Peary will give two public lectures in Seattle this Thursday. One at the Arena at 12 30 and another at the Orpheum at 8 pm. The events are open to the public. A separate note mentions Emil Newriter, who disappeared years ago in Seattle, with his mother asking the police for help.
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Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Seattle
Orpheum
Spm
Emil Newriter
Foot Comfort Remedy Ad Claims Instant Relief
An old advertisement touts a product named Tiz for sore feet with claims it relieves burning, tender, and aching feet and bunions. It promises instant pain relief and lasting comfort, urging readers to buy a 25 cent box from any druggist.
Writer Urges 20 Year Guarantee on Roads
The Star editor argues for long term protection beyond five years for pavements like the Tukwila and Duwamish-Renton Junction roads. He notes high initial costs justify longer guarantees to cover possible failures and future renewals, citing Pierce county roads built in 1913 1918 and their sizable expenditures.
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the Star
Tukwila Road
Riverton
Duwamish-Renton Junction
Pierce County
Tacoma
Puyallup
Puyallup Bridge
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Hill Road
U. S. Contracts for 38 Merchant Ships Publicized
Washington reports emergency fleet corporation and United States Shipping Board have executed contracts for 38 merchant vessels. Idaho guardsmen rescued a man presumed to be R. E. Bridge man of Minneapolis from the Spokane River. Construction on the University of Washington campus stalls as material costs and labor shortages delay Philosophy Hall project.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Idaho
Spokane
R. E R. Bridgeman
Minneapolis
University of Washington
Philosophy Hall
County road costs prompt shift in maintenance plan
Pierce county records show two roads costing far more for repair than original build. The 1917 highway law transfers primary state highways to county control and creates a permanent highway fund with 6 percent maintenance and $100 per mile from license receipts, affecting King county after May 1 1917. J. Fy, Keenan.
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Pierce County
King County
Highway Department
Secretary of State
State Highway Department
Sunday School Meet in Seattle At Plymouth Church
Western Washington Sunday School association members gather in Seattle at Plymouth Congregational Church. More than 160000 pupils will be represented by about 1000 delegates arriving from across the region.
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Western Washington Sunday School Association
Seattle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Choir Boys Read Flag During Christchurch Processional
Choir boys at Christchurch will read an American flag in the processional for the first time Sunday. The banner will be used at each service thereafter.
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Christchurch
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Washington Savings and Loan Association
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G. Ames D. Campbell B, Finneyeymond K. Frazier
Ivar Janson
Hans Pederson Wim
A. Peters
James Shannon
David Whitcom
Dugene
B. Favre
O. Janeck
North Yakima
K. Struve Wm
Thaanum CC. B
Vilas Yo
Ita
J. Fy, Keenan
Burley Tobacco
American Tobacco Co. Ina
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