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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1917

Page

4

Pair Fly Fast From Chicago To San Antone

Lieut John M Foote of the 88th Aero squadron and H W Blakley a SW F Engineering flyer aimed to fly Chicago to San Antonio in one of the longest crew country trips. They reached Dallas after 8 hours 5 minutes flying from Chicago and planned to return tomorrow with no special significance beyond a joy ride despite cold and weather challenges.

United Press Dallas Tex John M. Foote 88Th Aero Squadron H.W. Blakley SW. F. Engineering New York San Antonio Chicago America Foote Blakley St. Louis Muskogee Oklo Lieut. Foote

Women Visit Lewis' Hostess House Opening

Three thousand women toured the new hostess house of the Y W C A at Camp Lewis on opening day. The nursery cared for about 30 babies and the smoking rooms plus the large reception area were filled with visitors throughout the day.

Camp Lewis Tacoma

Market Report of Wholesale Prices for Produce and Livestock

Wholesale prices list vegetables fruits grains and animal products. Includes Yakima parsley peppers tomatoes lettuce potatoes onions corn oats wheat and eggs with per unit prices and regional references for Washington Oregon Nebraska and local markets.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Breath and Bowel Health

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a gentle substitute for calomel claim to relieve bad breath and purify the system. The sugar coated tablets stimulate bowels and liver, using a purely vegetable formula with olive oil and an olive color. Box prices are 10c and 25c with availability from all druggists.

J. Edwards F. M. Edwards

May Irwin Demonstrates Milking With Sophie at Show

May Irwin known entertainer and cattle breeder milked Sophie the world champion cow at the National Dairy Show in Columbus. She offered 50 000 dollars for Sophie and hinted at leaving the stage to milk her daily if the deal had closed.

May Irwin May Miss Lewin Sophie Columbus Com Medienne Kurt Eisler

Docks near congestion prompt embargo proposal

The car services commission national defense division met in Seattle to consider an embargo on exporting freight unless space and license are shown to Eastern agents. Freight arriving this week totaled 2,047 tons, up from 1,916 last week, with freight sheds already full and ground storage looming.

Car Services Commission National Defense Division Jackson St Seattle

Billy Sunday Advocates Weed Cures For Ailments

Horton meeting notes quote evangelist Billy Sunday claiming every disease has a curing weed and herbs. He mentions Lydia E. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound as a convenient treatment for women's ailments sold in drug stores.

Horton Lydia BE Pinkham

Sample Suit Stock Sale In Portland Offers Deep Discounts

H M Rogers highlights the acquisition of Emporium and Larsen Mueller stock in Portland Oregon and announces a Wednesday morning sale of men s sample suits and overcoats. Prices range from 6.85 to 11.85 with single outfits and full stock advertised as one of a kind.

H. M. Rogers Emporium Larsen-Mueller Portland Oregon Kaufman and Strauss

Walkover Shoes Sale Slashes Prices on Fine Footwear

The final wind up of a great shoe sale offers Walk-Overs Florshiems Red Cross and more at rock-bottom prices. Men women and children can buy two pairs for the price of one with items marked down from 1.68 to 3.48 and up to 2.98 for ladies and boys.

Red Cross

Bargain Saless At Rogers Union Store Seattle

The Bradford Clothes Shop closed and Rogers bought Arrow Collars. On sale tomorrow at 2 for 15 cents. Surplus stock from a major Seattle store on sale Wednesday with many men’s garments priced extremely low. Sale starts 8 a.m. sharp and promotes union shop backing.

Bradford Fourth and Pike Rogers

Private Sues For Release From Camp Lewis

Private Michael Koseria of the 166th Depot Brigade sues to obtain habeas corpus release from army service at Camp Lewis. He alleges illegal draft despite a claimed dependent wife. Judge Cushman orders show cause and cites Gen Henry Greene and Gen J A Irons. Military lawyers say civil recourse may be excluded by draft law. case may set precedent.

Camp Lewis Tacoma United States Cushman Michael Koseria 166Th Depot Brigade Pocatello Idahoe Rowerts Henry A. Greene Prrig J. A. Irons Acon Maj. Strong

German agents try to burn spruce forests in Oregon

Marshfield, Nov. 13. Firefighters returning to town say enemy agents attempted to set fires in Oregon spruce forests to cripple American aircraft production. The blaze was reportedly doused around the roots, but damage appeared limited thanks to vigorous firefighting.

Marshfield Oregon America

Letters on Hoover Pledge and food conservation

A series of readers defend Hooverization and the Red Cross amid criticism from a "Believer in Justice." Writers emphasize meatless and wheatless days, supporting allies, and urging action to aid soldiers and the war effort.

Mies Grey Red Cross Hooverizing Red Cros Uncle Sam Hoover Hooverising Seattle United States M. BE. Boyington Miss Grey Ditch

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