Bravery Enables Russian Fleet to Escape Germans
Russian Riga gulf fleet, praised for breaking up a German naval push, slipped from Riga bay through Moon Sound and reached the Gulf of Finland, avoiding a bottling up officials deem inevitable. The feat earned widespread admiration from Petrograd dispatches and marked a notable setback for the German offensive.
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London
Riga Gulf
Germany
Riga
Petrograd
Riga Bay
Moon Sound
Gulf of Finland
Phonograph drive for Camp want records
A voluntary committee seeks approximately 10 000 phonograph records for Camp Lewis troops. Ninety records will be sent to the camp via military authorities. Donors may leave items at downtown stores or call Mrs M A Matthews at 1209 Marion Street Elliott 4466 for details. The Red Cross surgical dressing department will conduct a work session at Cobb Building headquarters Wednesday morning.
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M A. Matthews
J. D. Lowman
R. H. Boyle
A.S. Kerry
M. A. Gottstein
Camp Lewis
Mra. M. A
The
Red Cross
Cobb Building
Bread Prices Dropping as U S Orders Standardize Loaf
A U S food committee proposes a standard 22 ounce loaf of bread made from standard flour, sold at 10 cents, with a half loaf of 11 ounces at 5 cents. Bakers to be licensed under Hoover, consumption aims for lower prices and fair bakers’ profits. Direct sales from bakeries encouraged to reduce costs.
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Harry B. Hunt
Washington
Tion
Hoover
Bread Committee
United States
Amaill
If you online your watch let Haynes repair it
An advertisement from the Next Liberty theatre urges readers to have watches repaired by Haynes, promoting quick service for timepieces.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Russian Boy Scout Hero Saves Soldier Under Fire
Feodor Kulich a Russian boy of about 11 earns the Red Cross Courage badge for saving Ivan Korovin under heavy shelling. He carried food and water to the wounded Siberian, endured a shoulder wound himself, and guided stretcher bearers to the field hospital inspiring frontline troops. News of his feat reached Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Feodor Kulich
Ivan Korovin
Feodor
Hoy
Feodor Kuisch
Karovin
Karcevin
Lotte Feodor
Korovin
Miberian
Why Hair Falls Out Dandruff Remedy Adverts
A 25 cent bottle of Danderine is promoted to stop hair loss and remove dandruff. The ad claims dandruff disappears after a few applications and hair stops shedding when rubbed into the scalp.
When Itching Stops There is one Sr hae tees meat
An advertisement for a skin relief product from The E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio promises instant relief from itching and irritation. It claims to cure irritations eczema blotches ringworm and other skin ailments by a ready to use treatment that softens and smooths the skin.
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Isou
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
To Have Complexion That Men Admire
An advertisement pitched Mercolized Wax as a natural skincare routine. It claims nightly application removes outer skin for a fresh complexion, avoids artificial color, and promises a healthy youthful glow. Product priced as an ounce and sold at drug stores.
Alma Gluck to Sing Tuesday at Metropolitan Theatre
Alma Gluck will perform to the largest Metropolitan audience yet, with a program of classics and English ballads. The show is nearly sold out and manager J W Sayre may stage sellouts on the floor as in past seasons. Ginek donates 25000 of this season’s receipts to the Red Cross.
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Alma Gluck
Metropolitan Theatre
Gluck
J. W. Sayre
Josef Hofmann
Schumann-Heink
Ginek
King of the Egyptians Hints in Farce Cast Surprises
A stage tale features a stenographer who believes he is Rhamta, king of the Egyptians, and gains a girl and fortune. Grace Huff and Harry Hall excel in their roles as the cast delivers a big performance with strong support. The Orpheum and Palace Hip showcase vaudeville acts including Highland flings, song, and clever acrobatics.
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Rhamta
Hunker Bean
Grace Huff
Harry Hall
California Syrup of Figs Advocated As Gentle Laxative
A 19th century style advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults. It touts a pleasant taste, cleansing effects on the stomach liver and bowels, and warns buyers to obtain the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company while avoiding counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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