Army Pigeons Rarely Fail to Save Soldiers in Front Lines
Star Reporter With Pershing's Army in France describes carrier pigeons as indispensable when telephone lines fall and air signaling fails. The piece details how pigeons deliver messages from front lines, the training and care at lofts, and notable birds like Dorothy and Louisa, noting the pigeons' instinct and long distances up to 500 miles.
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France
Lofta
Lofts
Dorothy
Louisa
Wee
The Joy of Coming Motherhood
An advertise style note extols Mothers Friend as an external remedy to ease pregnancy. It claims relief of nerves and ligaments, greater muscle pliancy, healthier delivery, and continued strength for the mother. The ad gives Fitz Ford Regulator Co. address in Atlanta and invites requests for a motherhood booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Fiindford Regulator Co
Lamar Hidg
Atlanta
Squidarvon Promised Easy Relief from Any Ailment
A brief advertisement claims squidarvon is inexpensive and always effective, usable at any drug store, with no proven side effects or guarantees. The copy presents a bold sales claim with no scientific backing.
Big Card Set for Portland Show at Foundation Smoker
The Portland event on June 12 features Muff Bronson vs Alex Trambita as the main bout. George Ingle challenges for six rounds against Peter Mitchie or Joe Miller, with Billy Williams and Stanley Willis in six rounds. Joe Gorman faces Mike Pete or Claire Bromeo in six rounds. Also three four round bouts: Abie Gordon vs Billy Ryan, Sammy Gordon vs Billy McCarty, and Lenny Levy vs Kid Herrman.
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Portland
Muff Bronson
Alex Trambitaa
George Ingle
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Peter Mitchie
Joe Miller
San Francisco
Billy Williams
Stanley Willis
Pennsylvania
Joe Gorman
Northwest Feather
Mike Pete
Claire Bromeo
San Francisgo
Abie Gordon
Billy Ryan
Sammy Gordon
Billy McCarty
Lenny Levy
Kid Herrman
Washington Style Shifts Hair Parting To Middle
Society folk in Washington face a fashion dilemma as Ida Clyde Clark notes a change from side parts to middle parts. The magazine writer says the old style is out and middle-parted hair is now the trend for fashionable men and women.
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Washington
Ida Clyde Clark
Alki Beach Enjoys Hot Dogs on a Cold Bathing Day
Despite icy water and a stiff wind a large crowd gathered along the Alki boardwalk to watch for entertainment while bathing suits were in low demand. The hot dog stood out as a crowd favorite on a great day at Alki.
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Alki
Miske to Box Hendricks in Four-Round Benefit
Milly Miske of St. Paul will headline a Red Cross benefit boxing show in San Francisco and fight Henry Hendricks for four rounds. The program also features nine additional four-round bouts.
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San Francisco
Milly Miske
St. Paul
Red Cross
Ile
Henry Hendricks
Service League collects contributions at local spots
Boxes to receive contributions will be placed at the Aabling Boyce Seed company, 89 Pike, and at the American Meat Co. shop, 519 Third Ave.
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Service League
Aabling Boyce Seed Company
Pike
American Meat Co
Third Ave
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement credits a Cincinnati inventor for freezone a small bottle product sold at drug stores. It claims a few drops on a tender corn or callus instantly relieves soreness and softens or removes the growth with no skin irritation and minimal cost. It urges women to keep it on the dresser.
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Cincinnati
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Pine Sixes Reel Publishic Market
Wild Rose
Peets
A. B
Castile
SUN Produce CO
Elliott
Red Seal Grocery—Annex
Borden
Stong
Crisco
Hill's
Otana
Ceretana
Ridgway’s
Hershey
Skinner
Auto Club
Cans Crescent
Stong’s Grocery
Pine Street
Sam
Ohio
University ST
Naece Patersan
Union Store
Union Clerks
First and Pike
Murray
Washington Meat Co
Pike St
Test Tuy
Fresh Ranch
Vez
Green’s Butter Store
Ernie Struct
Dawson
C. Rodman
Bermuda
van Camp
Icatessen
Thompson's Market
Organized Labor
DODDS
Sant Ltary Mark
Schilling
Lapton
Tary Grocery Yver
Hill’s
Libby
Swift
Catana
Iba
Pike Place
METS
P. m. Saterdaye
Carnation
Stone-Buhr
Fekconomy
Irike Price
Castoria
Suger Stall
Mike
Lewer Floor
Pike Place Market
Lewer Fleer
Mazda Oil
M. J. B. Hill's Bros
Ontana
Jana
Guittard’s
Arm & Ham
Skinner’s
Bone
Chocolk
Mer
Aroni
X. L
Secan Hill's
Stong’s
Sir Iowee Moor
Westinghouse
MAZDA
el Mark i“ Dentis
DR. Morgan
Room
Rainier Meat CO
Hood
Stitham Market
Union Made
Interstate Realty Association of
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Coney Island
Miske
Hendricks
Los Angeles
Gus Fisher
Sacramento
London
8. G. Brain
Banbury
Eng
The
Woman's League
National Service
Filiett
United Painless Dentists
Third Avenue
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