War Office condemns stenographers dress code in circular
The War Office in London issues a circular denouncing the attire of stenographers. It says short sleeves and backless garments harm health and efficiency and urges practical dress for women typists. Maud Gould of the Chamber of Commerce calls the ruling absurd.
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English War Office
London
British War Office
Han
Maud Gould
Chamber of Commerce Information Bureau
Oxford
Deathbed confession and pardon decision in Iowa case
A 19th century Iowa case recounts Cora McCamly who killed a man to protect her mother Natalle Smith, was executed after a confession of abuse, and whose death note prompted a renewed pardon bid that the state board rejected. The narrative mixes murder, abuse, and a doomed plea for clemency as authorities determine the true intent of Cora’s final note.
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Dra Moines
Cora Bh. McCamly
Lowa Atate
Varole
Florale
Smith
Eomwone
Vetele Smith
Cora
Gol & Hentrict
Wae
Cor
Ogee
Netale Smith
Hos
Women and dining habits in wartime attire debate
Miss Gould argues women must eat sensibly and dress practically during wartime. She notes working women choose solid meals like roast beef or soup, while others favor sweets and pastry. The exchange highlights gendered expectations and practical needs in the home front era.
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Miss Gould
War Office
Peekaboo Waist Woman and Tea Talk Stir War Office Rant
A fragmented satirical voice derides women and tea use, mocks Carrie Nation, and imagines mobs against war office typists. It also promotes lodging and a Minnesota real estate ad with a travel pitch and weekly excursions from 4106411 Central Bldg.
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War Office
Suilor
Carrie Nation
London
London Bridge
Tower
Bossism Rumors Haunt Women’s Organization Ranks
The Daughters of the American Revolution faces a leadership dispute as a single member committee seeks expanded powers to direct the national board. Mrs M T Scott, new president, may see supervision move into nominations and officer actions, risking a party-line rift amid discontent over recent elections.
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Htte Eald
Tty
United Press
Washington
Algive
Mra
Meott
Nct
Matrimony The Greatest State A Woman Citizen Explores
A humorous meditation personifies Matrimony as a nation with borders of youth and fear of single blessedness. It praises shared sacrifice and mutual esteem, noting joys like children, reading together, and supportive partnership. It calls matrimony a blissful state centered on Love and Heartopolis.
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Garden of Eden
Corvanionship
St. Joseph
Bach
Love
Heartopolis
Gov Haskell Indicted In Federal Case In Oklahoma
Indictments against Gov. Charles N. Haskell and five others returned by the federal grand jury accuse them of obtaining government titles to town lots in Muskogee Oklahoma by legal methods. Co defendants are C. W. Turner A Z Engtiah Maton W T Hutchins and PB Severs with bonds set at 5 000 each.
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Dy United Press
Tulsa
Okla
Charles N. Haskell
Muskogee
Haskell
C. W. Turner
A. Z. Engtiah
A Maton
W. T. Hutchins
PB Severs
Speed Maniacs Win City Speed Limit Exemption
Santa Barbara residents celebrate a police judge ruling that local ordinances restricting speed between San Francisco and Los Angeles are invalid if they conflict with state law. The decision removes a hurdle for motorists racing to chop seconds from records and ends threats of arrests for speeding in the city.
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Santa Darhara
Cal
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rizer
Tourmaline King and the Diamond King Tale
A sprawling feature traces the rise of Tenhebaum and his protégé Bray, known as the Diamond King and Tourmaline King, detailing Bray’s ascent in Mees Grande Mexico and his lavish life as Tenhebaum’s trusted agent. The piece also covers local utility concerns, with A. V. Houlton debating telephone franchise delays and a Madrona Heights improvement group inquiry into telecommunication installations.
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Tenhebaum
New York
Bandidao
Cal
Goodmay Uray
Ranthegre
de Tennebaum
Tennebaum
Tennybaum
Black
Bray
Mees Grande
Mexico
Technebaum
Dry Town to Offer Free Cider in Public Pump
A former 100 barrel cider cistern on the village square is being cleaned and replumbed to serve free apple juice next fall. Once used by the Zoar Communist society, the town voted dry but residents now plan to revive the old elder cistern with a pump for public access.
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Zoar Communist Society
Auburn Pioneer Passes Away
May 28. Goodrich aged TH years a pioneer of Western Washington known as Dad Goodrich died yesterday at the Auburn home of W B Rommel after a month long illness. He leaves substantial property to his wife and four stepchildren including W Rommel Arthur Rommel and Mrs Berey rich of Beattie and others.
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Aunone
Hun
Fytveater Goodrich
Washington
Dad” Goodrich
Hie Letepeon
W. B Rommel
Auburn
Parallese
Mr. Goodrich
Atepchildren
Mr Goodrich
W. and
Arthur Rommel
Rommel
Mra
Berey Rich
Beattie
Mysterious Disease Claims Three Lives in Portland
A baffling illness in Portland Oregon has caused three deaths and left others ill. The first case involved an 11 year old girl who died hours after sudden illness last Sunday. The second case, a four year old daughter of James Kilduff, also died after illness and autopsy showed no clear cause. A third mysterious death occurred today with details not released to the press due to professional ethics.
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Portland
Ore
James Kilduff
Pohl
Bush fires rage near Artikokan and Rainytake region
A series of bush fires are raging near Artikokan and the mine center close to Rainytake, threatening nearby areas and potential cross border impact toward the United States. Another blaze is reported a few miles from International Falls amid expanding wildfire activity.
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Winnipeg
Mien Tey
Artikokan
Mine Center
Rainytakeres
United States
Victory
International Falls
Northwest gateway to boost Portland Puget Sound trade
William R. Wheeler former commerce secretary aide and Dow Manager of the California traffic association spoke in San Francisco about the Hill Harriman agreement. He said the opening of the Portland gateway will be excellent for the Northwest and will increase business between Portland and Puget Sound points, giving shippers a 45 option of route.
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Vested Freee
San Francisco
William R. Wheeler
Commerce and Labor
DOW
California Traffic Association
Northwest
Portland
Union Pacific to Run Trains to Seattle Soon
Local railroad men report urgent steps to complete a terminal freighthouse in the city and expect Union Pacific to operate passenger service before fall. They anticipate the line will connect with Northern Pacific tracks from Vancouver Washington to Seattle, even if only a single track is used.
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Union Pacific
Pial
Frellitten
Thin City
Pansengers
Lncal Foliroad
Great Consolidation Sale at D S Johnston Co. Piano Event
The D S Johnston Co promotes a consolidation sale offering brand new pianos in mahogany walnut and oak at 240 207 and 162 with higher end models 375 425 discounted to 266 297 and 283. The ad claims quality and low prices and invites reasonable terms as the store changes its name.
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New York
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