Dimock Denies Excess Costs in City Drilling Contract
City Engineer A H Dimock rejected charges by ex employee M J Doyle that Lynch Brothers overcharged Skagit river power project drilling. Doyle claimed excessive labor, a $5 000 to $10 000 monthly bonus, and a $1 per foot contract bonus. Investigation set for October 25 at 10 30 in public utilities committee meeting.
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M. J. Doyle
Skagit River
A. H. Dimock
Doyle
Lynch Brothers
Dimock
Public Utilities Committee
Massachusetts Candidate Seeks State Ownership and Tax Reform
Boston October 17 Massachusetts has a gubernatorial candidate advocating a graduated income tax and state ownership of utilities in Rhode Island native Ruland H. Long. Long, Natick shoe manufacturer, runs a five day week with six days pay and claims to be first in Massachusetts to adopt eight hour days with union wages. He supports state ownership of street railways and water power and proposes paying a year’s wages to every Massachusetts veteran.
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Boston
Mass
Mascachusetts
Ruland
H. Long
Natick
Long
Masschusetts
Massachusette
PUPILS Show Garden Truck At Hawthorne School
Stately pumpkins and squashes along with potatoes were shown by Hawthorne pupils on the garden truck exhibit to mark the season’s end. Miss Florence Ketcham supervised the display and attempted to stay modest as funds from the sale go to patriotic societies.
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Hawthorne
Florence Ketcham
University Aero club backs municipal landing field
The University Aero club urged establishing a municipal landing field on the University of Washington campus facing Union Bay on Lake Washington. Endorsement came from J. W. Miller, professor of aeronautics and former Boeing project leader. At the November 6 meeting, permanent officers will be elected and a constitution adopted, with David Loge presiding.
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University of Washington
Union Bay
Lake Washington
University Aero Club
J. W. Miller
University
Boeing Airplane Company
David Loge
Girls Smuggle Whisky in Silk Stockings
Inspector R B Brown of the U S customs in Blaine detains two shipyard stenographers from Vancouver bound train. A deputy finds four pints of Canadian whisky hidden in silk stockings. The women deny planning any illicit purchase and must report to Collector Roscoe M Drum in Seattle.
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R. B. Brown
U. S. Customs Department
Blaine
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Roscoe M. Drum
Warner Corset Featured at The Basement Store
A flexibly-boned Warner Corset with four hose supporters and narrow lace edging sells for $1.50. Sizes range 22 to 26. The Basement Store also offers a Pink Batiste corset with medium bust and long skirt, described as serviceable and well-stitched, along with handkerchiefs in hemstitched lawn with border designs.
Winter footwear styles showcase sturdy calf and leather shoes
The ad highlights dark brown calf walking shoes with Goodyear welts and military heels priced at 8.50 to 11.00, matched brown tops and vici leather options. Misses and children high-cut lace shoes in patent leather, dull calf, and vici kid run 4.50 to 5.50, with growing girls tan elk shoes at 6.75.
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Goodyear
LOOMERS at Basement Store in pink cotton crepe
A Basement Store listing promotes loomers with generous fullness in pink cotton crepe. Features include reinforcement and elastic shirring at the waist and knee, easily laundered fabric, and a low price of 95 cents.
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Ecru
Women's Cashmere Stockings 85c Deals Across Sizes
Women's Cashmere Stockings priced at 85 cents a pair in black and white. Available sizes range from 8 to 14, with soft warm fabric suited for damp weather.
Hair bows stocked with enduring qualities
A local store replenishes supplies of hair bows noted for lasting wear and hold. The lineup features sturdy fabrics and secure ties intended for daily use and special occasions.
Palette of Pompeian Red Taupe and Royal Blue Tones
A listing of color names Pompeian red taupe royal blue purple navy black and beaver presented as a palette segment. The collection emphasizes deep bold shades and neutral tones for design and fashion use.
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Frederick
Brown
Betioen
Edwin J
Columbia
London
O'Brien
Queen's Own Hussars
Old Comrades’ Association
Munson Army
Sinclair
Lyman D. Smith
New York Stock
Pine Street
New York
Fifth Avenue
Skagit
Mulci City
4. Long
Hawthorne School Kiddies
ASK Municipal Landing Field
Warner
Frederick & Nelson
Sixth Avenue
TUK
Jordan Almonds
Dresden
Emerald
Egypti Moorelour
Poe Iot
Melton
Copenhagen
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