New York Elephants Enjoy Peanut Thanksgiving Dinner
The war garden in Bryant Park grew peanuts to prove they would thrive in the north. The National War Garden Commission fed 200 elephants in the peanut patch, delivering a memorable feast. The scene contrasted with human Thanksgiving meals while showing wartime ingenuity.
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War Garden
Bryant Park
New York
National War Garden Commission
Charles Lathrop
National War Garden Communion
Washington
Europe
United States
Food Administration
Victory Wong
Red Cross Sermon Urges Seattle Women to Help
A call to Seattle women to donate time to the Red Cross, not money, to sew garments for wounded soldiers and refugee children in Europe. The article stresses urgent need in France and other lands, urges joining local auxiliaries, and promises materials and simple instructions to enable service.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Washington
France
Red Crown
Belgium
Poland
Serbia
Rumania
Armenia
Europe
The
Red Crosus
Red Cross Outlines Big Refugee Aid Task In Europe
In a yearly report chairman Frank Waterhouse declares continued mercy work until every refugee in Europe is cared for. The group reports 120000 trench socks 29314 refugee sweaters 6000 other sweaters 849 helmets knitted, 6000 knitters. Surgical departments produced 300000 moss dressings 1600000 surgical dressings 300000 masks 1300 pneumonia jackets. Six thousand families received civilian relief aid. Salvage department expanded turning over more than 10000 dollars. Officers include Waterhouse Crichton Begley Beck and an executive committee with numerous names.
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Red Cross
Europe
Frank Waterhouse
J. B. Crichton
Neal H. Begley
Proussain C. Beck
Samuel Schwabacher
Allan Daugherty
Frederic Struve
Raymond R
Canada Revenue Surges From Business Tax Revenues
Vancouver report notes fiscal year ending March 1918 tax take from business profits income and other taxes will near 300 million dollars. It will cover interest on debt pension accounts domestic costs and likely pay about 100 million of current war expenses.
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Vancouver
B.C
Canada
Skagit Project Receives $20,000 Appropriation
The utilities committee on Wednesday approved a $20,000 appropriation for the Skagit project at the request of City Engineer Dimock to carry the work until the first of the year.
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Skagit
Utilities Committee Wednesda
Dimock
Corduroy House Coats at The Basement Store
FRIEND offers a Delft blue corduroy house coat with large collar and kimono sleeves. Cozy and warm for wintry mornings, available in sizes 38 to 44 for $4.50 at The Basement Store.
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Delft
Little Girls Coats Offerings At The Basement Store
The Basement Store advertises girls coats sized 4 to 7 years in velour zibeline corduroy and flannel with fur cloth trim and plush accents. Prices range from five to ten dollars with several midpoints listed.
Good Values in Children's Wash Dresses 95c
The Basement Store promotes washable dresses for girls aged 6 to 10 in voile chambray and flannelette fabrics. Styles feature belted waists pockets and button trimming with a 95 cent price point.
Winter Wardrobe Bargains For Women And Children
Women’s Union Suits priced 75 cents in fine ribbed cotton with low necks and sleeveless knee length, sizes 36 and 38. Children’s fleece lined underwear and garments priced 50 cents, including fleece lined pants and vests in sizes 2 to 16 years.
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Jersey
Men's Wool andlisle Union Suits and Shirts in Sale
Men’s wool andlisle union suits priced at 3.50 each. Men’s shirts in Madras and Percale from 14 to 17 sizes priced at 1.45. Wide variety of stripes and colors. High quality garments offered in current sale.
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Madras
Percale
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M.J.B
S Brakdenstein & CO
Giles Cet
Occidental Avenue
Gabe
Leone
RKS
N. Y
Victory War Gardens
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
JRE
Navy
Kavu
Copenhagen
Women’s Union Suits
HESE
ROKEN
Parker House
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