U S Ownership of Railroads Next Big Step
Washington Nov 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission has begun valuing U S railroads by dispatching 150 surveying parties totaling 1200 workers to map the nation s 250 000 miles of track rolling stock stations and property Judge Charles F Prouty leads the effort The commission aims to record physical facts such as mileage earnings materials ballast bridges and culverts The drive toward government ownership follows reduced railroad rates and shifting public sentiment toward reform and ownership.
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United States
Charles F. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farm The Thing Meeting Speeches At M B E Church
Brotherhood of the First M. E. church holds its regular November meeting with a dozen speeches on dairying fruit growing livestock and bee culture. Senator W A Paulhamus discusses marketing farm produce at a profit and Commissioner J A Perkins outlines the department's work. Banquet at 6 30 is planned.
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Brotherhood of the First
M. BE
Brotherhood
W. A. Paulhamus
J A. Perkins
State of Washington
Advice to Beauty Seekers Red Nose
The nose is a delicate organ to touch lightly. For redness use a wax facial treatment nightly for one to two weeks to remove a dull complexion. Apply cold cream, wash off in the morning. A lotion of saxolite in witch hazel helps wrinkles and crow's feet with daily bathing.
Hearing Restoration Offer Through Macy System Ad
An old advertisement claims permanent hearing restoration at moderate cost without detention from business. It lists questions about ear problems and noises, then presents Dr Macy as manager at 302 3 4 Globe Building in Madison and First Ave Beattie Washington as the contact location.
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Macy
DR. Macy
Globe Bidg
Madison
First Av
Beattie
Wash
Markets Report Prices Paid to Producers for Dairy and Meat
Corrected daily market list shows prices for apples onions pumpkins cabbage cucumbers and root vegetables with per sack barrel and per unit rates. Notes record includes Yakima potatoes green onions and cranberries with varied figures and a final line on prices paid to producers for batter, cams, poultry, veal and pork.
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J. W. Godwin & Con
Yakima
White River
The Last Days of Pompeii at Clemmer and Melbourne
A local cinema notice reviews stagelike verisimilitude for The Last Days of Pompeii at Clemmer, detailing historical accuracy in costumes interiors and props, alongside current film showings at Melbourne and other venues, including Arizona six reel feature and multiple shorts from various studios.
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Pompeii
Clemmer
George Kleine
Melbourne
Arizona
Kept Promise Ends in Santa Monica Marriage
Thomas I Williams and Miss Josephine Crawford wed at Col Wager's home in Santa Monica. Williams kept a promise made years ago during his service in Col Wager's regiment in the Philippines. The couple traveled from Illinois for the ceremony and to honor the vow.
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Santa Monica
Thomas I. Williams
Josephine Crawford
Col. Wager
Willams
Col Wager
Philippines
Williams
Illinois
Burnett Bros. in Seattle Liquidating Sale Ends Soon
Burnett Bros. announces a sweeping liquidation of its high class jewelry stock in Seattle. Prices are scattered through the store with marked-down contract goods and all items included. Patrons urged to reserve early as stock is moving fast and quality assurances are offered with no advertising misrepresentation.
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Seattle
Burnett Bros
Karluk Missing Northern Arctic Venture Deepens Mystery
The Karluk schooner, with Captain Vilhjalmur Stefansson and captains Bartlett and others aboard, is feared lost after being sighted August 14 near Flaxman Island and then unseen. Stefansson believes the crew may be near Herschel Island, while speculation about Arctic tides and continental origin of blonde Eskimos colors the debate.
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Collision Point
Alaska
Vilhjalmer Stefansson
Bartlett
Peary
North Pole
Flaxman ‘Sland
Arctic Ocean
Stefansson
Victoria
Herschel Island
Jason Allen
Arctic Circle
Point Barrow
Allen
Stefans Soo
L. A
Les
Atlantic
Arctic
Lief the Lucky
Bauer at Moore Concert Promises Popular Recital
Harold Bauer arrives at the Moore theatre next Sunday at 2 30 for a Seattle recital. It is his only Seattle appearance this season and the program and prices are designed to be popular for local musical circles.
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Harold Bauer
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Bauer
Dog Ring Partner Marries Circus Bride in Venice
Tote Ducre, famed circus clown and longtime canine partner of Chill, wed Mrs. Agatha Dockrill Winters in Venice last night. Chill served as best dog of honor, standing on his hind legs during the ceremony.
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Venice
Cal
Chill
Tote’ Ducre
Benedict
Agatha Dockrill Winters
Palace of Sweets Secures Union Street Esterbrook Space
A lease executed yesterday through Cal Houn, Denny & Ewing grants Palace of Sweets prime space on the Union street side of the Esterbrook building from W. I. Hutchinson & Company. The lessee will fit up permanent quarters in the main store area, formerly located on First near Cherry Street.
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Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Palace of Sweets
W. I. Hutchinson & Company
Union
Esterbrook
First
Cherry St
Turn the Baby's Tears to Laughter
A gentle laxative remedy, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is praised as safe and effective for infant constipation. Mrs John Kirch Jr of Pittsburg reports relief for three month old Walter. sample bottles offered and money back guarantee stated.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Best modern outside rooms at Stewart House ad
Advertisement offers modern outside rooms at the Stewart House located at 86 West Stewart with pricing from two to ten dollars. The notice promotes available rooms and directs readers to inquire at the property.
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Stewart House
West Stewart
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Misa Greenwood
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the Arctic Circle
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