Administration outlines plan for merchant marine bill
Secretary McAdoo announced the administration will seek a congressional merchant marine bill to build a government fleet. The ships would serve as naval auxiliaries and aid American commerce, with 400 merchantmen needed for auxiliaries and limited private tonnage under American registry. The move aims to prevent reliance on foreign flags and to catalyze rapid trade expansion.
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McAdoo
Congress
United Press
America
Navy Department
Columbus Day Observed in Seattle with Banquet and Programs
Seattle marked Columbus Day with events including a Commercial Club banquet under Knights of Columbus auspices, a university assembly at Meany Hall, and a program at the Missionary Sisters orphanage on Beacon Hill. Speakers included President Suzzallo and Rev. Dr Gowen, with others like Judge Dykeman and George Walker participating.
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Christopher Columbus
America
Commercial Club
Knights of Columbus
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Suzzallo
University
Herbert H. Gowen
Father Oliver
King Dykeman
George H. Walker
William A. Shannon
Teammaaster
Suazziallo
Stephen V. Carey
Edmond 8. Meany
University Assembly
Why Neglecting Your Teeth Risks Your Health
An ad promoting dental care argues that teeth affect digestion and overall health. It boasts certified, high quality dentists, low prices, and guaranteed results. The office advertises daily 8:30 to 10:00 tooth extractions to demonstrate painless methods and invites examinations with no obligation.
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Beat Dental Colleges
Estate Dental Board
Atate Dental Board
LR Clark
Northwest
Jury Drawn for Yogi Cult Trial in Seattle
Jury for the trial of Dr. alpha De Bit and Mrs. Dorothy Gerber is seated in Seattle. Questions probe propriety and beliefs as the pair face statutory charges amid a crowded courtroom and ongoing divorce actions.
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Alpha de Bit
Dorothy Alden Gerber
Jurey's Court
de Bit
Seattle
Gerber
de Hit
Isona de Bit
California
Beaux Arta Village
Ewald Slated for Port Commission
Carl A. Ewald of the Commercial Club is rumored to be the port commission’s choice to fill the vacancy from Gen. H. M. Chittenden’s resignation. Endorsed by the Public Ownership league and labor groups, the decision at Wednesday’s meeting remained undecided at noon but likely to be made.
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Carl A. Ewald
Commercial Club
Port Commission
Gen. H. M. Chittenden
Ewald
Public Ownership League
Labor
City Council to Sign Lease for New County Building
In a joint session with the county commissioners on Wednesday the council voted to sign the lease for space in the new courthouse building with one change. The Vehicle tunnel will enter from the south side of Fourth Avenue where the steps descend from Yesler Way.
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Fourth Ave
Yesler Way
Funeral for Lieut W R Taliferro in San Diego Bay death
Funeral service for Lieut W R Taliferro who died in San Diego bay will be held Friday in San Diego. The caller notes the accident and the service details as reported in the local obituary notice.
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San Diego
W. R. Taliferro
San Diego Bay
Guesstimate proves a match in Summit County
Paul Fortune aged 52 seeks a marriage license to wed Grace Floye. Clerk Kerstette quizzed him with questions about age birth month and previous marriages, all answered by Fortune as guesses. A second item notes a Russell Sage Foundation conference in Philadelphia on vocational education for girls with leading educators and philanthropists attending.
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Akron
Paul Fortune
Summit County
Kerstette
Grace Floye
Kerstettee
Philadelphia
Russell Sage Foundation
California Syrup of Figs advertised as child laxative
An old promotional note urges mothers to check a sick child's tongue and offers California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative. It touts a tasty formula that supposedly eases constipation in babies and children, warns against counterfeits, and instructs buyers to seek the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Cross
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules Promote Kidney Relief
An advertisement claims kidney and urinary trouble relief with Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules. It warns of Brights Disease and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00, offering refund if not effective. Distributed by Owl Drug Co with a guarantee of genuineness.
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Bright
Haarlem
Owl Drug Co
Clarke elected to succeed Dickinson as Oregon hotel manager
Portland Oregon October 13 Patsy Clarke was chosen to replace M C Dickinson as manager of the Oregon hotel in Portland.
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Portland, Or
N. K
Patsy) Clarke
M. C. Dickinson
Oregon
A Workingman’s Kidney Cure Story from 1912
A Georgia Arizona farmer writes of kidney and bladder trouble after five years and credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with sustained recovery guiding him back to work. The note, sworn March 27 1912, includes a notary seal and store purchase certification. The advertisement invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and booklet about kidneys and bladder.
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Dr. Kilmer
Cc. W. Morris
Prescott
Ark
B. Gordon
C. W. Morris
Adam Guthrie, Jr
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dept. A
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