Uncle Sam and allies flood nation with spending and bonds
The piece argues Uncle Sam and allies drain pockets by funding through bonds and taxes. It claims the government borrows and spends heavily at home while industry cannot yet absorb all orders, warning that rapid spending outpaces production as Frank Vanderlip cautioned against overspending.
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Washington
Uncle Im
Sam
Frank Vanderuip
National City Bank
Financial Institut
Belgian orphans aided by Kineo launch drive at Vancouver yard
American flag spread at G M Standifer Construction Vancouver yard as employees donate to adopt Belgian babies. The program asked 1290 to support one child for a year but 360 was contributed. Two employees volunteered each to adopt a child, making five babies happier by the steamer Kineo launch, with fifteen more launches in sight.
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G. M. Standifer Construction Corporation
Vancouver
Kineo
Government war aid exceeds needs as factories race to catch up
The government reports that allied nations have drawn $5,279,750,000 of the $5,767,? million advanced by Uncle Sam, leaving credits of $487,100,000. Factories are accelerating production to meet wartime demands as costs rise and support continues.
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Uncle Sam
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
An advertisement from Next Liberty theatre urges readers to trust Haynes for watch repairs highlighting skilled service and reliable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Dance academy benefit for Red Cross at Pan tages theatre
Professor Hamilton Douglas presents a benefit dance show by the Douglas Dancing academy with 150 children including Edith Johnstone, Grace and Marcia Crenshaw, Evelyn Hayes, and Bernice Smith. The program, donated by Pan tages theatre, is set for Saturday at 9.45 AM. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Hamilton Douglas
The
Douglas Dancing Academy
Douglas
Red Cross
Pantages
Edith Johnstone
Grace
Marcia Crenshaw
Evelyn Hayes
Tyeard Bernice Smith
Bernice Smith
G. B. Smith
Orcas
Christy
Corp
G. B. Mayes
W. Crenshaw
Eastlake
James & Merrihew
Washington Fruit and Vegetable Co Prices
A brief pricing note shows fruit and vegetable prices including cages at 15 cents, 40 cents, 15 cents, 20 cents, and smaller items at 5 and 10 cents. The entry references Washington Fruit and Vegetable Co with catalog-like figures.
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Washington Fruit and Vegetable Co
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Prices on Canned Goods and Staples
The page lists a sale rundown from United Grocery Stores Central Market with Carnation Milk Mount Vernon Milk Aneeda Biscuits Premier Baked earlier items and various unit prices. Items include Ghirardelli Ground Chocolate Savon Soap Royal Baking Powder Sam K Albers Wheat Campbell’s Soups Crisco and coffee brands with prices ranging from 11 to 91 cents and several 2 to 3 pound bundles.
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Carnation
Mount Vernon
Ghirardelli
Royal Baking Powder
Sam K. Albers
California
Hill
Schilling
Standard wage plan eyed to curb war labor turnover
Washington officials consider standardizing wages for common and unskilled labor to equalize pay across states and reduce labor migration that slows war work. A carpenter would receive the same wage in California as New Jersey under the plan. A London memorial to schoolchildren killed in air raids is planned.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Department
California
New Jersey
London
Youth Beauty and Qban Hair Color Restorer Ad
An old advertisement urges women to preserve youth and use Qban Hair Color Restorer to darken hair and hide gray. It claims Qban is not a dye, does not stain the scalp, washes or rubs off, and is easily applied by brushing. Sold by druggists with a Money Back Guarantee for 75 cents.
Northwestern district seeks 509 nurses for 25000 navy and army plan
The Northwestern division of the Red Cross calls for 509 nurses as part of a 25000 nurse campaign. Government needs at least 15000 nurses by January 1. Graduates are urged to enlist and student nurses are sought in hospitals and training schools. Married nurses abroad are asked to join home defense nurses. Apply to Miss May Loomis in the White Building.
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Ited Croman
Meliride
May Loomis
Nursing Bureau
Northwestern Division
Med Cross
White Building
Prima Donna Hilda Deighton Sings for French Widows
City to hear prima donna contralto Hilda Deighton Sunday at 2 p m in the New Washington hotel tea room under U S A auspices. Debuted in New York three years ago after University of Washington graduation and singing at Pilgrim Congregational Beattie. She has appeared for Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderlip and performed at a Studio Club dinner for Ellen Terry.
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France
Hilda Deighton
New Washington Hotel
U S. A
Mina Deighton
New York
University of Washington
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Beattie
Frederick Vanderbilt
Frank A. Vanderlip
Emil Boas
Ellen Terry
Studio Club
Emma Ehomes
110 Boys to Sing for War Orphan Relief
The Paulist choristers from Chicago will perform at the Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to aid French and Belgian orphan relief. The 110 boy chorus travels with the consent of President Wilson, American cardinals, and the secretary of war. Rev. Edward J. O'Dea of Seattle leads the local appearance.
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Chicago
Arena
Wilson
Edward J. O'Dea
Seattle
Paulist Choir to Perform in Seattle for Belgium and France relief
The famous Paulist Choristers arrive in Seattle next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Arena under Bishop Edward J. O'Dea to benefit destitute children in Belgium and France. The choir has earned praise from President Wilson and Pope Benedict XV. Net receipts will go to a patriotic relief fund, with strong citizen support anticipated.
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Seattle
Arena
Edward J. O'Dea
Belgium
Pauliat
Hishop O'Dea
Wilson
Benedict XV
Europe
Half holiday question in San Francisco met with opposition
San Francisco May 31. The Metal Trades council faced strong pushback if it follows Portland in giving up the Saturday half holiday. Workers favored keeping the benefit as essential for productivity and government output. In Athens Archbishop Melitius said he will draft younger priests into khaki and send them to the front.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Metal Trades Council
Portland Council
Athens
Mer
Melitius
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Proves Its Worth
The famous old root and herb remedy Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has served generations by relieving many female illnesses. It has earned a strong place in American homes and is urged for women in need to try it.
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Lydia FE. Pinkham
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