Armistice Day Reflections On War's End And Hopeful Outlook
On Armistice day the war is over for four decades and time heals many wounds. The Lyndon Tribune notes that despite crises approaching, the world moves toward peace with better prospects than a year ago, America leading in reconstruction while Europe recovers gradually. The piece questions whether the country will be left to chaos or given time to settle affairs after the elections.
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America
Rence
Lyndon Tribune
Mary Pickford Speaks On Art Love and Public Image
Mary Pickford stresses that she lives through her roles and can only portray things she believes in. She likens film to Wonderland, says acting is an extension of self, and urges honesty and heart in art, noting the public’s reception hinges on personal conviction.
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Charlie’s
Doug
Mary
Vee
Alice
Mary Pickford
Observation Tower Proposal for Rail Passengers
A free chamber of commerce note proposes building an observation tower at railroad stations where trains stop briefly. The tower would provide landmarks and exercise for travelers, with specific WA towns named as ideal sites and many others possible.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bellingham
Everett
Vernon
Ellensburg
Pasco
Auburn
Yakima
German economic verdict mirrors reparations burden claim
National City Bank notes Hoffmann’s assertion that Germany’s eight hour day cut productivity by 15 percent aligns with the reparations payments fixed by the London ultimatum of May 1, 1921. The commentary suggests possible premeditated coincidence and reluctance to pay. A lighter line follows about a young man’s dreams of Santa.
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National City Bank
Hoffmann
London
Tired Business Man and Workplace Fatigue
Dr. Edward H. Oschner of Chicago says the tired business man is real due to long lunches, lack of exercise, stifling offices, and tobacco smoke. He advocates simple remedies while noting social pressures and office life eating into energy.
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Edward H. Oschner
Chicago
Four years since the cannon ceased
A Seattle Star reminiscence from 1922 recalls four years since a war was won and peace declared. It praises the youthful splendor used to secure victory and urges keeping memory of the effort alive. It frames the victory as a splendid task and warns against cynical detractors.
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Seattle Star
Cease Fire Order Recovered From WWI Telegraphist
A World War I cease fire order reproduced from American headquarters papers shows it was issued to US Army corps in France and relayed to main units. Telegraph operator William Morey, later with the First Signal Corps, brought the copy back to the United States. He died in Dayton, Ohio, a year ago, and the documents were found among his effects.
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United States
France
United States Army
Willam Morey
Sixth
Meld Signal Battalion
Signal Corps
Graph Co
Dayton
Red Cross Nurses Provide Free Prenatal Care in Beattie
Beattie residents learn Red Cross nurses offer free advisory services and prenatal clinic aid while doctors also provide care at no charge. Home nursing is paid if possible, funded by the community fund through Red Cross membership. The visiting nurse program aims to keep every newborn healthy with mother prenatal care and supervision until school age.
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Red Cros
Mied Cross
Community Fund
Visiting Nurse Association
Beattie
Odfhkt
Frederick
Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles In Local Court
A small girl was knocked down at 15th Ave W and Wheeler Jr by an auto driven by Frank Steenema of 115 Railroad Ave. The child suffered only minor bruises. Eight drivers were fined and had their white driver licenses revoked in police court Thursday for speeding, Judge John B. Gordon presiding.
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15Th Ave
Wheeler Jr
Lcenses
John B. Gordon
Heat from Radioactivity Prompts New View of Earth
An old theory of Earth cooling is challenged by Dr. Menzies and Madame Curie references. Radioactive elements in the crust may supply all Earth heat, implying no net cooling and a future cycle of ignition and re cool, possibly lasting hundreds of millions of years.
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Alaska
Madame Curie
Menzies
Princeton
Scientific Monthly
Dr. Menzies
Sys
The Locusts in the Columbia Basin Conspiracy
A 1945 tale portrays Japanese influence in the Columbia Basin as locals suffer displacement. Jack Carlson strikes Uren Takahira during a confrontation, sparking accusations and a frame up plot. Hammond confronts a broader plan by Takahira to remove Americans and control the basin.
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Japan
United States
Columbia Basin
Inland Empire
John Hammond
Carlaon
Carlson
Jack Carlaon
Hammond
Mary Hammond
Jack
Mary
Neppel
UONEN
Tom Jenkins
Hammonds
Uren Takahira
Jenking
Takahira
Uren
The
Mikado
Seattle
American Legion
Jack Carlson
Japa
Merc
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Santa Claus
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Standard Oil Company
California
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