Andorra Named Oldest Minor Republic in Pyrenees
The article notes Andorra as a long standing independent state under shared suzerainty of Spain and France. Old Andorre is its capital with about 6000 residents. Two judges govern the republic, one appointed by each country, and its area is 175 square miles. President Pierre Font congratulates President Wilson on neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
Andorra
George Barr McCutcheon
Pyrenees
Spain
France
Old Andorre
Chicago
Pierre Font
Wilson
Woodrow
Foreign octopus eyed in sisal deal control
Yucatan reports a $100 million trust to dominate the sisal hemp crop of Yucatan and Campeche, aiming to stabilize prices and curb speculation. The plan raises alarm in the United States as it relies on Central American supply for binding twine and risks foreign influence on essential imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Campechi
Wall
Uncle Sam
Reading in rest periods harms eyes during convalescence
A Journal of the American Medical Association warning notes that reading while resting in bed strains the eyes, especially during convalescence when ocular muscles are weak. It urges rest, distant gazing, and fresh air outdoors as safer alternatives for eye health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
American Medical Association
Journal of the
War Order Bloodsuckers and War Preparedness Debate
The article argues that government production cuts costs torpedoes from 4200 to 3200 while private firms charge 5000. It cites contract bids from Bethlehem and Midvale, plus an English firms low bid, urging Congress to curb private profiteering and expand Uncle Sam run plants. It questions how Washington lawmakers will vote on eliminating graft in preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Rhode Island
Uncle Sam
Washington
Department
Bliss Torpedo Works
Daniels
Bethlehem Steel Co
Midvale Steel Co
Sam
Bethlehem
Midvale
Congress
Humphrey
Seattle
Johnson
la Follette
Hadley
Dill
Jones
Poindexter
Partisan labels questioned in push for nonpartisan offices
The piece argues that party labels are meaningless for local and state offices and urges electing by the individual man rather than party. It cites Seattle's shift to nonpartisan offices, notes politicians oppose nonpartisanship, and mentions Gov Lister and Mayor Gill as examples, plus a water-drinking juror anecdote and a Dutch named Holland named to lead Pullman College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle taught singers to give a week of grand opera
The Standard Grand Opera company of Seattle presents The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Flying Dutchman at Moore theatre October 25 30. The program will feature singers trained mainly in Seattle with many local teachers and 60 chorus members all either students or former students.
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Seattle
Hen
Standard Grand Opera Company
Moore Theatre
H. H. Tuttle
Margaret Moss Hemion
Montgomery Lynch
Alfred Rollo
New York
Chicago
Romeyn B. Jansen
Gwendolyn Geary
George F. Russell
Mme. Hesse-Sprotte
A. A. Nordskog
Fenton
Trinity
Entertainment and dance by G A R Ladies at Preas club
Col El lsworth circle No 54 GA R to host entertainment and dance at the Preas club on Wednesday October 27. Local notes mention multiple incidents including two stickup men taking keys and a bank book from Edward Frey at Regent hotel. police court testifies a colored man Louis Clare faced disorderly conduct charges after a prior brawl with Mary Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Ellsworth
The
Preas Club
Edward Frey
Regent Hotel
Louis &J. Clare
MacMahon
Mary Smith
Pyramid Drug ad and scattered notes on Theda Bara
An eclectic clipping includes an advertisement for Pyramid Drug Company offering Pyramidite treatment for hemorrhoids and rectal issues with free samples and a coupon. It also contains assorted curiosities about Theda Bara marriage rumors, a note about Howard Heinz meeting employees, and a Scottish newspaper quip about wounded British soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Pilgrim Pastor Named to National Council Committee
Rev Hugh Elmer Brown of Pilgrim Congregational Church Seattle was selected for a National Council of Congregational Churches business committee at the New Haven convention. Bruce Rogers, a noted socialist, comments on finding a nightshirt in Carbonado as a humorous remark. The season’s Totem, Lincoln High School’s paper, editor Kenneth Cole, is released. George Shield writes a tin cup ode for midgets at YMCA. Parody on Mandalay. KE Shorrock, banker, spoke on the Federal Reserve Act to the Business Men's Club at noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Elmer Brown
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Seattle
National Council of Congregational Churches
New Haven
Bruce Rogers
Carbonado
Bruce
Totem
Lincoln
Kenneth Cole
George Shield
Y.M.C
Mandalay
KE. Shorrock
Business Men's Club
Slip To Hardship From Hersham Parish Magazine
A note from Hersham parish life describes the bishop visiting a hospital ward to speak with soldiers, reporting that despite hardship the men remained spirited. The issue also includes a playful limerick about a couple from Ruckers and their sea collecting misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersham
England
Parieh Magazine
Do you think Dec Ketcham's medicine is any good
A quip about Dec Ketcham's medicine prompts a fellow to ask if it is effective. The reply cites following directions and keeping the bottle tightly corked as the key instruction.
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Everett True
Mrs. Truce
MR. Johnson
Holland
Pullman College
By Allman
MR Thompson
Neal Begley
Windy City
nyYey
Stella Sorghum
Washington City
Pacerot
U. of W. Dally
W. L. Jones
H. Tuttle
Howard Ave
Olive St
Tuttle
Secretary of the Navy
Raleigh Iron
Yeaterday
Fred Boalt
Theda Bara
Theda
Howard Heinz
California
Heinz
Edinburgh
Scotland
Pveniog News
Tslip
O. K
Bleitz-Rafferty Undertaking and Cremation CO
Kilbourne St. Lady Attendant
North 525
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