Leader opens new ready to wear store in Seattle
The Leader at 142246 First Ave Seattle debuts a three floor ready to wear department with cloaks suits millinery knitwear hosiery and gloves. It offers drastic reductions on discontinued stock from George Francis Rowe Co and aims for cash only popular priced trade with daily hours 9 AM to 6 PM and extended Saturday hours.
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Seattle
Leader
First Ave
Pikest
John Panton
George Francis Rowe Co
John Pan- Co
Mania
New York
Sanietary
Pike Place
Corner Mar
Detroit Method Music Co offers piano or organ lessons
A Detroit musician introduces a new system claiming any person or child can learn to play piano or organ in one to two hours. Send name and address to Numera Method Music Co at 126K Trussed Concrete Building Detroit for a free guide and three sheets of music.
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Detroit
Numera
Method Music Co
Mich
Jitney bonds stalled by death of insurer head in Seattle
For six weeks jitney drivers in Seattle cannot obtain bonds required by state law after the death of C. W. Ferguson on Mt. Rainier. Pacific Coast Casualty Co. says no successor is likely, risking the future of jitney operation unless another company or a court ruling changes the situation.
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Seattle
Pacific Coast Casualty Co
C. W. Ferguson
Mt. Rainier
Ferguson
San Francisco
Billy Batchelor Headlines Pantages Bill This Week
Salem native Billy Batchelor known for The Broadway Revue headlines the Pantages bill this week. He returns to his hometown after 14 years away pursuing fame in New York City.
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Bill Batchelor
Salem
Billy
New York
Laymen Aim to Educate Pastors in Finance at Chicago Meet
Laymen of the Laymen's Missionary Movement begin a nationwide series of 100 conventions starting in Chicago. They seek to study the financial causes of Dr Newell Dwight Hillis's failure and to promote scientific financial education for all ministers, part of a plan reaching 100 American cities before the national congress in Washington in late April.
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Chicago
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
Hillis
National
Washington
Prize Beauty of Year Poses in New Exercise
An ad describing a simple daily exercise for women to gain health and grace. It instructs standing with feet together, raising arms, bending to touch the floor with fingertips without bending knees, and repeating daily to improve flexibility and poise.
Erickson and Mayor clash over tax levy in city council row
Oliver T. Erickson accuses Mayor Gill of deceiving the public about the tax levy and sinking fund, blasting a push to push obligations into the future. He warns against issuing warrants to hide costs while detailing bond payments of 3,090,000 due 1919 and the Nenick law’s limits on temporary loans.
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Fattor Theater
Gilt Hae
City Council
Uweelees
Gile
Gili
Gill
Puget Sound Traction Co
Power Usere Co
Traction Company
Nenick
Renick
E Shell
Seattle leaders lead delegation to Vashon fair day
President Boyns of the Seattle Commercial Club headed a delegation to the Vashon Maury Island fair, opening Wednesday at Vashon. Seattle day drew more than 490 visitors on the first day as exhibitors showcased island fruit and vegetables. Discussion centered on locating terminals for the King county ferry. The fair runs through Saturday night.
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President Boyns
Seattle Commercial Club
Vashon- Maury Island
Vashon
Seattle
King County
All Saints Dunlap Men’s Club Dinner Speaker
The Men’s Club of All Saints Episcopal church in Dunlap will host its monthly dinner next Tuesday evening. Cyril A. Player will speak at the event.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Dunlap
Cyril A
Waldron to Attend New York Carpet and Rug Auction
C W Waldron of Waldron Co Henry building travels to New York for the annual car pet and rug auction sale conducted by Alex Smith Sons Carpet Co. He represents his firm in this regional industry event.
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New York
C. W. Waldron
Waldron Co
Henry Building
Alex, Smith & Sons’ Carpet Co
Darken Hair With Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound
Advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. It promotes a ready to use tonic costing about 50 cents per bottle and claims it restores color, gloss, thickness while removing dandruff and stopping itch.
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Wyeth
Copper Theft Surges as War Pushes Copper Prices
In San Francisco on October 14, railroads report copper thefts worth 1900 dollars in the last day due to high copper prices tied to wartime demand.
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Ban Francisco
United Railroads
Yukon representative’s son killed by live wire
Norman Thompson aged 20 son of Dr Alfred Thompson territorial representative from the Yukon at Ottawa was killed by a live wire according to word received at the Savoy hotel where Dr Thompson was a guest on Tuesday.
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Norman Thompson
Alfred Thompson
Yukon
Ottawa
Wort
Savoy Hotel
Dr Thompson
Williams Treatment advertised for rheumatic and kidney issues
The notice promotes The Williams Treatment as a cure for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles and all alkaline acid issues. It claims immediate relief and offers a free 50 cent bottle via mail and no obligation with one bottle per family.
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Dr. DR
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG The secret of keeping young
Doctor Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel remedy praised for restoring vigor and clearing impurities. The ad claims 90 percent of sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver and touts a vegetable formula with olive oil. Available in olive color boxes from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
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Edwards
Ohto
All Druggiata
Olive Tablet Company
Columbua
Ohio
Witness Testimony Darkens Trial With Yoga Case Details
Dr Anna Knowlton testified for the defense in Judge Jurey’s court about the relationship of Dr Ralph De Bit and Mrs Dorothy Gerber. She described living arrangements in three room apartments and said the pair were not husband and wife before Mrs Gerber revealed her married status to De Bit. Mrs Gerber testified she adopted the name Madam Isona De Bit to conceal her identity from her husband and sought escape from him. The Yoga cult teaching of living above the belt was cited as a backdrop to the case.
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Anna J. Knowlton
Ralph M. de Bit
Dorothy Alden Gerber
Davenport
de Bit
Mrs. Gerber
Dr. Knowlton
Dr. Gerber
Seattle
Duckabush
Beaux Arts
Isona de Bit
Mr. de Hit
Lincoln Apartments
Helself
de Hit
San Francisco
Dorothy Alden
F. H. Holzheimer
Sorrento
William Lund
Lincoln Court Apartments
DeRit
Traction Company Offers Debated in City Council
The council judiciary committee considered a compromise from the traction company pending its appeal to the public service commission. Proposals include planking for new street work, 2 percent gross earnings paid to the city, a $10,000 payment toward valuation, and court review of the valuation, with possible mandamus or specific performance actions. Charter amendments and police chief discharge ordinances were also laid over for October 28 public hearing.
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Traction Company
Public Service Commission
Judiciary Committee
Council
Corporation
Bradford
Tts
Cotterill
Board of Works
Chief of Works
Lundy
Immigration debate looms at AFL convention in San Francisco
San Francisco October 14 Reports indicate AFL delegates show strong sentiment to curb immigration. They favor limiting influx through Americas open door to better assimilate and educate newcomers.
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San Francisco
American Federation of Labor Convention
America
Calocide Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A dated advertisement touts Calocide foot soak as instant relief for corns and calluses. It claims toxins exit through pores and promises removal of foot pain with a warm bath using two tablespoons of Calocide. Large box priced at twenty five cents from general stores. Prepared at Medical Formula Laboratories Dayton Ohio.
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Medical Formula Laboratories
Dayton
Ohto
Your Teeth And Their Health Urge Strong Public Attention
The piece stresses serious attention to dental care and warning against neglect leading to toothache. It links teeth to overall health and digestion, noting teeth as vital physical possessions affecting appearance and daily function.
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Busimeas
Jtney Bus
Pacific Coast Casualty Company
United Press
Second Avenue
Union Street
Credit Apparel Institution
U. S
Kray Lourell
Raga Pals
Erickson
Oliver T. Erick
Hon
Cuizen Chem Co
Newark
N. J
Nista Bones
California
Flanders
E. C
Moore
Theatre
Wm. H. Crane
Thomas W. Ross
Maclyn Arbuckle
Laura Hope Crews
Mabel Taliaferro
En Excellent Com
By Winche
Victor Co
Pike
Lee
Pike ST. Liquor Co
Pike St
Renume Sunnybrook
Union Dye Works (Inc
Pinet
10Th Ave
Kk. Union
C. M. Stewart Sulphurro Co
Neterer
Dr. L. R. Clark
Northwest
State Dental Board
L. R. Clark
Regal Dental Offices
Third Ave
N. W. Cor
Third and Union
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