Dope Hospital To Be Erected In Seattle
The Seattle Anti-narcotic Federation has decided to establish a municipal reclamation hospital for narcotic addicts as the first real step of its organizers. Plans will be discussed at the federation’s next meeting as soon as officials from the 60 member organizations are named. Dr. William K. McKibben of the China Club says the group will also push Congress on the France and Porter narcotic bills.
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Seattle
William K. McKibben
China Club
Congress
Four Injured In Pacific Highway Car Crash Near Everett
Mrs James Merrick of the Willard hotel Seattle lay in Everett hospital Tuesday after an Everett Monday collision on the Pacific highway a few miles north of Everett. Four persons were injured including driver Hilyard Brown Mildred Taylor and Mrs Agnes Lowry with back and spinal injuries reported for Mrs Merrick.
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Mra
James Merrick
Williard Hotel
Seattle
Everett
Pacific Highway
Merrick
Lenser
Hilyard Brown
Mias Mildred Taylor
Agnes Lowry
Telephone Case Is Sent Back to Court
Federal Judge Bean referred the suit over lower telephone rates to state courts saying constitutional rights of the telephone company are not jeopardized and the federal court lacks jurisdiction. The decision returns the case to court for proceedings in the state system.
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Portland
Bean
Farm Bureau head warns of farmer dollar collapse and foreclosures
Chicago reporting captures James R. Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation predicting the farmer dollar will erode further toward collapse. He cites falling purchasing power from 71 percent in July to under 64 percent and foresees mortgage foreclosures rising as farm income shrinks and producer prices lag.
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Chicago
Otte
James R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Howard
Pirst
Diminishing farmer dollar echoed in 1910s price reports
Federal market data show farmer purchasing power anchored to one dollar while wholesale prices for 32 farm products shift over time. Figures from 1913 through 1922 illustrate fluctuating index values and monthly changes, highlighting erosion of buying power despite varying wholesale costs.
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Howard
Farm Bureau pushes unlimited farm loan amendment
The American Farm Bureau federation launches a campaign to amend the federal land bank act by removing the $10,000 loan cap. The plan would provide unrestricted loans tied to farm value, aiming to rescue hundreds facing bankruptcy on March 1, 1923. Howard, a leading figure in the federation, champions the measure as farmers’ final hope.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Land Bank Act
Howard
Farmer facing crisis asks business aid for cooperative revival
Howard, recognized as the architect of the farm bloc, warns of an accelerating agricultural crisis. He argues that farmer purchasing power since 1913 has fallen sharply, with a $100 load yielding only $64 in goods today. He urges cooperative marketing to restore stable markets and protect farms, urging business leaders to support farmers to save the nation.
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America
Hosiery Special at Event Prices in Multiple Colors
Women find full fashioned and silk hose in black cordovan navy African and white. Former prices were 3.00 to 3.50 a pair. Special event price 1.87 for full fashioned and 73 cents for silk hose with plain or drop stitch patterns.
Gracie Loses Suit Over New York Estate
Mrs. Constance Gracie widow of Col Archibald Gracie loses a Supreme Court suit against Mrs Susan Burchell Adams of New York to recover a $100,000 estate left by her daughter Dunbar Adams, wife of Adams son Dunbar Adams. Dunbar Adams died in 1918.
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Washington
Constance Gracie
Col
Archibald Gracie
Supreme Court
Susan Burchell Adams
New York
Susan Adams
Dunbar
Adams
Dunbar Adams
Captain Bain Shows Progress on Crutches
"You set It" reports Captain Bain recovering from injury as he takes a tentative step or two on crutches on Tuesday. The brief notes his cautious advancement and return progress.
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Bain
Alumnae Meeting and Luncheon Set for Nov 11 at University Commons
The Alumnae Association of the University of Washington schedules its regular bi monthly meeting and luncheon for 12 noon Saturday November 11 at the University Commons.
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Alumnae Association of
The
University of Washington
University Commons
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