Elections in Secret Week Hold Three Ballots in Seattle
Three elections will occur in December with candidates filed for Commercial District No. 1. C. K. Remsberg Buttle and Walter F. Chris seek a two year term on the commissioners board to replace the late Dietbol Hamm. Hamm’s successors for Palitins and J. W. Lees two more posts are up for three year terms. Santmyer of Puget Sound Trac Power opposes Mrs W Paper seeking a one year school board term. Hen King of King Bros men’s firm is the only candidate for a two year term so far.
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C. K. Remsberg
Buttle
Walter F. Chris
Ead
Seattle
Dietbol Hamm
Ae Palitins
J. W. Lees
I Park
Hamm
Max G
I. Santmyer
Puget Sound Trac & Power Co
W. Paper
Woo
Hen King
King Bros
Save Food to Feed Hungry World War Ends
War ends but feeding the destitute world remains perplexing. A nationwide week of food conservation is planned with households urged to cut sugar and flour usage to ensure enough provisions for all. Coast to coast notices call housewives to conserve staples through December 1.
Germany Must Pay Damages From Natural Resources
Lord Morris argues Germany should pay for the war from its natural resources rather than cash. He estimates total costs around 200 billion dollars, noting victors may seek indirect tribute rather than immediate cash in full. He suggests Germany could pay between 16 and 15.9 billion in direct tribute, with the remainder drawn from resources.
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N. EB. A
London
Lord Morris
K. Co. LL. D
Germany
Germans Respectively Treat Yanks in Occupied Rhine
American troops advance through Rhenish Prussia with signals and ambulances. German inhabitants show consideration, carrying red flags during rest periods but report no open violence toward officers. Reports note high officials abused by their men, while the American line remains along the Luxemburg German border by the Sauer river.
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Rhenish Prussia
Luxemburg Cerman
Sauer River
Ex-Kaiser Sticks Close to Castle at Amerongen
Amsterdam reports Count Hohenzollern remains in seclusion at Amerongen castle near the ex Kaiser’s circle. He attends daily religious services and spends mornings at the grounds while officers tour the country by car.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Count Hohenselern
Amerongen Castle
Mother's Friend promised to ease childbirth planning
An ad extols Mother's Friend from the Bradfield Regulator Company as a preparatory aid for expectant mothers. It claims the product steadies muscles and nerves, reduces pain, and aids skin recovery, urging readers to obtain the remedy and ask for a motherhood book from Bradfield in Atlanta.
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Bradfield Regulator Company
Dept. B
Lamar
Atlanta
New Avenues of Trade Open for Prosperity Says Doyle
Michael Doyle president of the International Pulp Company argues that postwar conditions will boost prosperity in peaceful industries. He cites high money supply and Europe’s rehabilitation as drivers, with labor and supply costs adjusting to support US leadership in finance manufacturing and commerce and new trade avenues in major nations.
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New York
Michael Doyle
International Pulp Company
Park Row
Europe
United States
Equal Suffrage Promised by Belgium King Albert
In Brussels King Albert announces equal suffrage for all men of mature age as part of the restored Belgian government. The speech in parliament signals broader promises of freedom, independence, and Belgium’s full sovereignty after the war, with notable observers in attendance.
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Brussels
Albert
Brand Whitlock
Pershing
Plumer
Belgium
Needlework Supplies and Lessons Advertised by Marc Dougall
Ventees and garments to be embroidered in conventional designs offered in white linen at 1.50 and white satin at 3.50. Lawn aprons 0.25 each, stamped cross stitch rolls 1.25, Turkish towels 0.75 to 0.85, night gowns 1.65, chemical shirts 1.65. Free daily needlework lessons announced by Marc Dougall Southwich Fifth Fleer.
White French Gloves at Special Purchase Value
First quality gloves made of French kid and cape leather offered at 1.65 for regular 2.50. Fresh clean white gloves from a skilled French manufacturer. Special purchase allows these values for a limited time.
Snyder Named State Labor Man for U S
Edgar C. Snyder a Seattle attorney has been made special representative for the state of Washington under the new organization of the government employment service. He replaces the former district covering Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana as the government moves to uniform state based districts.
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Government Employment Service
Edgar C. Snyder
Seattle
State of
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Hats That Flaunt Mid Winter Fur Fashion
A collection of hats complements fur wraps with chic contrasts. Embroidery in warm silk and chenille, beadwork on brims, and muted tones such as Yankee brown taupe navy and black create striking looks. Fabrics include fur satin and panne priced from 18.50 to 36.00 from rougall Southwick Second Fleet.
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rougall-Southwick
Second Fleet
MacDougall-Southwick
Uncle Sam to Probe Seattle Bread Prices
Federal Trade Commission representatives will investigate Seattle bakers to see if 11 cent bread prices are fair profit. The national 10 cent limit pushed by Hoover contrasts with local 11 cent charges for standard loaves, drawing consumer reaction.
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Uncle Sam
Seattle
Federal Trade Commission
Althe Herbert Hoover
Baden Grand Duke Abdicates Amid Swiss Announcement
Basel reports the provisional Baden government announces the abdication of Grand Duke Friederich of Baden. The government pledges protection for the grand duke and his family as the change takes effect.
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Basel
Switzerland
Friederich of
Baden
People's Government of
Grand Duke
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Southwich
Fleer
Duotone Serge Tricotine
MacDougall
Southwick
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Albert Bi Hansen
MacDoougall-Southwick
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