Billings Case Before Court in Tacoma Trial
In Tacoma on October 22 a federal jury will hear if Orville Billings died by accidental gunfire or suicide. Mrs. Billings sues Travelers Insurance for 15000 claiming the death at her husband’s apartment was accidental. The case follows a violent death the night before involving a 14 year old deaf and dumb youth on statutory charges.
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Tacoma
Orville
Billings
Travelers’ Insur Company
Seaton
Co operative Plan Launched by Sweet Orr and Company
New York announces a co operative management plan at Sweet Orr and Company overalls in Yonkers starting November 1. Women employees will elect forewomen set production minimums and assume shop management duties, with profits shared by those aiding production and efficiency. If successful at Yonkers, plan expands to 17 other plants run by the same corporation.
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New York
Sweet, Orr and Company
Yonkers
Last of the Argonauts Lumbering Along Second Ave
The Murphy family and their canvas-covered schooner traverse Second Avenue to a shack on the edge of town as Seattle residents stare. The couple, with children and a calf, plan to winter near Five. Murphy, a longtime teamster from Ukiah, Oregon, recalls a nomadic outdoor life and hints at a spring return.
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Last of
Argonauts Lumber
Second Ave
Murphy
Yesler’s Mill
See Ave
Murphys
Seattle
Ukiah
Ore
Hubby Alibi as Fremont Bridge Stalls Traffic
A bridge incident north of the Fremont drawbridge left a streetcar stalled after a vessel passed. The control fuse blew when the bridge was raised, preventing lowering. Traffic waited from 5:56 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., while wives sang a refrain about their wandering husbands.
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Fremont Drawbridge
Hubby
Keeping Fit by Dr Samuel Hamilton
War era life emphasizes outdoor exercise and a clean system. Fitness comes gradually through routines including cold showers, intestinal cleansing, liver cleansers, and castor oil or Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets. Maintain kidney health with water and anti uric acid products like Anuric. seek advice from Dr Pierce’s Hotel Buffalo on kidney issues.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Omaha Rioters Indicted in Will Brown Lynching Case
A special grand jury in Omaha, Nebraska, indicted eight men for crimes from carrying concealed weapons to arson and first degree murder connected to the Will Brown lynching, courthouse burning, and Mayor Ed Smith incident. Seven men were discharged. sixty five others await action, all held in jail and incommunicado. James Shields and Harry Jenkins face three counts for breaking and entering, firing the courthouse, and placing a rope around a neck. William Francis, linked to the mob, is charged with unlawful assembly. No indictments have been issued for those who assaulted Mayor Smith.
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William Francis
Brown
Smith
Flour reserves depleted by 3 million barrels in 70 days
U S consumption has drawn down three million barrels of flour above normal levels in the last seventy days. The figure highlights sharp demand and potential supply strain across the country.
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United States
Home for Girls Drive Falls Short in Seattle Fund
The Elks and Salvation Army raised only half of the $260,000 needed for a girls home in Seattle. An advisory committee of business men will cooperate with the Salvation Army. The plan for a workers lodging house will likely be abandoned.
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Althe the Elks
Salvation Army
Seattle
An Enemy of Womanhood
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for women's health issues. It links complexion, digestion, and overall personality to health and claims the product has restored health for three generations of women, urging reliance on it.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Nye Returns Leopold Medal From King Albert Visit
J M Bill Nye chief special agent for the state department in charge of King Albert tour of the United States has returned the Order of Leopold I decoration. Nye could not keep the medal due to his official position, the king awarded the honor to the state department's dean of guides.
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Bill Nye
ST. Louis, Mo
J. M
Bill
Nye
State Department
King Albert
United States
Leopold I
Guides
France Mothers and Daughters Look Younger With Mercorized Wax
An advertisement touts mercorized wax as a cosmetic to erase dying cuticle and reveal healthier skin. It claims women in France retain youth longer and promises clear soft beauty after nightly application, noting one ounce suffices and is sold by American druggists.
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France
Olive Tablets Promised For Quick Digestive Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a soothing vegetable compound with olive oil to ease constipation. The claim notes gentle action of liver and bowels without forcing unnatural movements and offers 10c and 20c boxes.
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Ward
Red Cross Home Nursing and First Aid Classes Open
The Red Cross organizes home nursing courses for women and enrolls more First Aid classes for emergency care. Participants gain skills in fracture treatment, hemorrhages, sunstroke, drowning, fainting, and minor injuries. Salvage phone Elliott 4513.
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Samuel Hamilto
Wash
Columbia
Phonograph Dept
Union
Bpe
Tata
Aleman
Pete
MR. Pal
George
Leo
Freckles
Tag
Blosser
Cony W
Uia
Coolie
Tuan
Pate
Joneses
Ethelgert
Simpkins
Otto Auto
BY Ahern
Omaha
Omaha, Neb
Will
Dr. Edwards
Red Cross
Community Nursing Bureau
Salvage
Elliott
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