Release of patents may shift Northwest manufacturing patterns
Government release of about 20 000 patents owned by Germany Austria and other central powers this week is expected to lower dye and chemical costs in the United States and stimulate domestic production. Industry leaders foresee cheaper dyes aiding West Coast and Eastern markets while water power use expands as electrical power relies on German patent improvements to refine power machinery.
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Beattie
H. L. Reynolds
New York
German Chemical Company
H. Mattison
Chamber of Commercce
Northwest
East
Matthen
C. EB
Bogardus
Washington
Food Conservation Drive Pushes Canvass and Pledges
In King County a house to house canvass began at 9 a.m. with 425 precincts urged to display food conservation pledge cards. More than 2,200 women signed pledges at the Metropolitan theatre led by Miss Mary F. Rausch linking wartime needs to household routines.
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King County
Hoover
Met
Metropolitan Theatre
Mary F. Rausch
University of Washington Home Economics Department
Halt Who Goes There Needed Practice at Sea
The report recalls a prior incident where a British cruiser fired on what it believed to be a German submarine. The Minerva engaged a submarine near port, causing it to submerge, and six hours later a British submarine commander submitted a detailed report of the attack and escape.
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Washington
United States
Sir John Jellicoe
Minerva
Battle at Home Triggers Front Line Draft Fight
Leland N. Ashim of 2334 Alki Ave faced war after domestic quarrel with his wife led to an affidavit claiming he would not support her after November 1. Appeal Agent Kennedy used the affidavit to challenge his exemption. The district board revoked the dependency discharge and denied his industrial claim despite the couple making up.
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Alki Ave
Aashim
Alkiave
Board of Division 9
Thomas Kennedy
Ashim
Seattle
District Board
Soldiers to receive new war risk life insurance policies
Soldiers will obtain war risk life insurance directly from Washington under a program authorized by congress. Initial plans had called for issuance through camp officers, but orders posted at Camp Lewis indicate direct distribution to service members.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Fife
Congress
Washington
Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Quick Weight Loss
The ad urges readers to consult a druggist or the Marmola Co. in Detroit for Marmola Prescription Tablets claiming rapid loss of two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It appeals to thousands of endorsees and offers a mail order option.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Last Ring Appearance Tied to Willard Moran Fight
The report notes a boxer's final ring appearance linked to the Willard Moran bout from the previous year, marking the end of his active career.
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Willard-Moran
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