Hatfield outlines food control plan to curb cost of living
Floyd Hatfield argues for state action to curb high food prices. He proposes a public campaign to store staple products in six to eight leading cities, selling at cost plus storage and operation. He urges legislative amendments to empower municipalities and to bar contracts blocking direct producer-retailer sales.
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the Star
Washington
Mupal
Floyd Hatfield
Langley, Wash
Walter Goes Easy on Drunks at Seattle Court
Acting Police Judge Walter Schaffner presided in Seattle police court replacing Judge Gordon. He meted out small fines to about thirty intoxicated defendants who promised sobriety and future good behavior.
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Seattle
Daniel
Walter Schaffner
Ampewer
Gordon
Letter From Buckingham Palace Thanking Seattle Relief Group
Buckingham Palace acknowledges the British-American Relief Association of Seattle for contributing 40 thousand dollars to the Prince of Wales fund. The overall contributions total thirty million dollars.
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Buckingham Palace
Motorcycle collision injures two on Tenth Avenue
Miss Edith Lortie, 15, of 722 Tenth avenue and Edward Logan, 24, of 723 Tenth avenue, sustained head injuries when their motorcycle was struck by F. C. Kilbourne's machine on Monday evening.
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Edith Lortie
Tenth Ave
Edward Logan
F. C. Kilbourne
Government officers seize opium and arrest George Wilson
Authorities seize opium valued at 7500 dollars and arrest George Wilson in a launch near Deception Pass on Monday.
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George Wilson
Deception Pass
Fashion Notes Preview Summer Chemise Frocks In New York
In New York on May 29 the trend shows dresses worn without coats or capes all summer. One standout model from BR Altman & Co features rose Yo San silk, a large white angora collar, matching cuffs, and long bead tassels at the waist. A playful idea mixes a Scotch Tam with a helmet brim, an odd but flattering touch in today’s millinery.
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BR. Altman & Co
Guard Against Evils in Plans for U S Army
Washington May 29 The Council of National Defense adopts strict war measures to protect soldiers and sailors. It proposes an effective military zone around commands to prevent disease and control alcohol. urges recreation facilities and athletic activity for troops.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
General Medical Board
New explosive "terrorial" found in United States
New York May 29 Discovery of terrorial a highly potent explosive was announced by Dr Deyve B Dewaltoff at a Medico Pharmaceutical League meeting. He and his son Morton allegedly accidental creators while pursuing a cheaper gasoline substitute.
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New York
Woolworth
Deyve B. Dewaltoff
Medico-Pharmaceutical League
Cyclone Toll Tops Two Hundred Ninety One
Chicago reports updated figures show 291 dead and 47 injured from a three day cyclone across eight states. Red Cross and officials coordinate relief while tent colonies emerge for the homeless. Illinois considers 750000 dollars state aid and 400000 more from the Red Cross as property losses are tallied.
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Chicago
Middle West
South
Red Cross
Illinois
Ilinois
Park Wage Increase Fund Transfer Ordinance
An ordinance to appropriate 1200 from the general fund to the park fund to cover wage increases demanded by park employees was introduced in council Monday.
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General Fund
Park Fund
Council
ORDER DRESSES FOR TATTOOED LADIES
Unusual wartime article details tattoo artist "Tattoo" Jack in Seattle who profits as military dress restrictions prompt demand for tattooed skin art. He describes pricing, techniques, and varied clients amid war related shifts in fashion and morale.
Are Proprietary Medicines Fraudulent
An assessment argues that while some proprietary medicines may be fraudulent, many remain standard and effective. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is cited as a long used remedy aiding women with common ailments, recommended for trial to prove its worth.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham
Tourist crop falls as war scare sours Tokio plans
The Orient's tourism boom collapses amid America's belligerence and Pacific submarine scare. The Toyo Kisen Kaisha liner Tenyo Maru, due Yokohama April 30, carried fewer than 100 passengers from San Francisco, far below its 250 capacity.
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Tokio
Orient
America
Pacific
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Yokohama
San Francisco
Wheat bread mill to be installed by A G Stall Spokane
A mill to produce war bread from only whole wheat and water will be installed by A G Stall of Spokane. The project aims to supply bread for military or home front use with a simple, pure formula.
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A. G. Stall
Spokane
26th annual excursion to Poulsbo home announced
The 26th annual excursion to the Orphans and Old People's Home at Poulsbo will be held Wednesday under the auspices of the Norwegian Lutheran Free Church. Steamers Hyak and Athlon will leave Piers 3 and 4 at a.m.
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Old People’s Home
Poulsbo
Luthern Free Church
Hyak
Athlon
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