Only a Friend Brings Hope From War’s Front
A Field Journal from Miss Mary Boyle O’Reilly recounts a meeting with Jeanne of Poperinghe and the Society of Friends as they aid wounded soldiers and distressed civilians in France. The Quaker relief workers provide medical care, supplies, seeds, and disinfectants, guiding villages through bombardment and loss while choosing noncombatant service over fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boyle O'Reilly
France
Boulogne
Margaret McMillan
Jack
Loos
England
Hyomei Pocket Inhaler Clears Headed Colds Fast
An advertisement touts Hyomei Pocket Inhaler as a germ killing, antiseptic treatment that penetrates nose and throat to relieve catarrh. It promises a clear head and steady breath after first trial and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old newspaper ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims two hour dosing for three doses total, opening nasal passages and stopping discharge, with relief from headache fever throat soreness and sneezing. The product costs 25 cents and requires no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Grippe
Vashon Ferry Route Meetings Narrow Choices
With four meetings left before the December 4 port election, Vashon Islanders weigh ferry routes to Three Tree Point, Des Moines, or Seattle Waterfront. Proponents cite fares and shorter trips, while concerns include long hauls for east island residents. Herbert H. Meyers led a recent session as attention shifts away from the Three Tree Point option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashon
Three Tree Point
Portage
Des Moines
Vashon Heights
Seattle
Maury School
Center
Burton
Lisabuela
Hamilton
Vashon Three Tree Point
King County
Tacoma
Herbert H. Meyers
Seattle readers fuel Alaska library relief
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce collected seven boxes of books from Seattle readers and sent them to the Arctic Brotherhood in Council, Alaska after their library burned last winter. A grateful letter from the Brotherhood arrived, thanking the bureau as if the books were gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Arctic Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Jones Opposed to School Dancing
Secretary Reuben Jones of the board of education told the King County Legislative federation at the Frye hotel that school dances are feeders to the public dance hall. He urged one man in charge of all school social centers to keep amusements from ruling and to prevent misuse of public property for private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Jones
Board of Education
King County Legislative Federation
Frye Hotel
Tuesaday
Jones
Tom
Harry
Protest by Japanese Association at Pike Place Market stalls
The Japanese Association of North America protested a new allotment plan at Pike Place Market. They claim former lot drawing favored whites, and under the new system the Japanese receive the odd stalls and worse locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japanese Association of North America
Italla Athe Pike Place Market
Atalla
Pike Place Market
Wan Oll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss O'Reilly
Europe
Society of Friends
Mere Jeanne of
Poperinghe
Worth
Merc Joanne
Flanders
Ypres
Monsieur le Maire
Eevee — She
Laura Nelson Hall& Co
Mysteria Eral
Ed Lavine
Noenette Hawkins
T—Jolly
Pharedey
Dent Mies
John and
Mae Burke
Portia
Morgan and
Gray
Seattle Lighting Company
Stuart Building
Ocen
Dept, &P
Resinol
Baltimore
Apparel
Pacific Outfitting
Hoyt
Hoyts
Riise Asd Pik
O’hara’s Department Store
Old Pike Plach
Camplen
Delicatessen
ST. Germain Delicatessen
OUM Spectals
Men's Tailors
Union Tailors
Third Ave
Armourdale Meat Co
Owl Hardware Co
Pike St
Gerrish Bros
Fireen Lake
Butchers
Dle
Ile
Jones’ Market
Les Pins Ave
Liberty Theatre
Seattle Folk
Shiptmo
J. W. Bjorkland
Hinckley
W. B. Clifton
He Jeweler
Tikke Strept
Firat Ave
The
West
Ern Cloak and Suit Co
Seattle Daily Star
Star
Ladies’ Sample Hat Shop
Pike
Dennis Eucalyptus
Shack
Celery King Marine Kondon
Chase
Reardon
Ballard High School
Parent-Teachers' Association
Round Oak
Phoenix
Buck's Hot Blast
Grandmpress Oak
Ideal Oak
Red Front Furniture Co
Tokio Second Ave
Hughes & Adams
Happy Wednesday
Spectala
New
Wilson
White Sewing Machine CO
Union ST
ISO Westvnke Ave
Isis Theatre
First Ave
Cherey St
the House of Comedy
Univer
Isis
Wisconsin
Oregon
Jersey
T the
Christy
Mapress Theatre
Second Ave
Spring
American Theatre
Old Pantages
Seneca
J. G. Gonnella
Westlake Ave
Rwei
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