Women Eager to Fill Gaps Left by Men in War Effort
More than 500 women registered with the U S employment bureau in Seattle to replace men going to war in nonessential work. Miss Campbell notes over 100 await shipyard work, with 35 recent hires at Pacific Coast Steel Works, and women enter various trades after passing stenography tests. A community labor board survey may influence future war contracts as firms convert nonessential male workers to essential war roles.
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United States Employment Bureau
Cherry St
Rirchie Campbell
Miss Campbell
Pacific Coast Steel Works
Seattle
United States
Henry McBride
McBride
Winter food shortage grips Germany and Austria worsening war strain
London reports a worsening German and Austrian food shortage this winter with scarce meat, high beet prices, and strict rationing. Berlin and Stuttgart allot 8% ounces weekly, while Rhineland workers may receive only 5% ounces. Austria imposes 3% ounces weekly with pink and white coupons and three meatless days. A four week meat distribution ban is anticipated in Germany, possibly extended in Bavaria, as imports dwindle.
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London
Germany
Austria
Austria-Hungary
British Food Ministry
Berlin
Stuttgart
Rhineland
Hungary
Rumania
Bavaria
President asks U S for vote of confidence
President Wilson calls for undivided support from the nation to sustain the government under unified leadership. He argues that a Republican majority in Congress would divide ownership of war policy and misread allied aims, urging citizens to back his administration for unity and credibility abroad.
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Congress
House
Senate
Republican Party
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Proper Way to Make Good in Uncle Sam's Army
At Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Oct 25 Dr Charles Croos major US medical corps told 8 A T C members that success in the army mirrors approaching a girl with courtesy and a clean conduct. He urged be clean externally internally and morally and emphasize proper approach and getaway.
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Uncle Sam
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Charles Croos
United States Medical Corps
Launch of the Bright schooner in Seattle yard
The Bright schooner, chartered by the American Liberty fleet, was launched Thursday by the National Shipbuilding company of Seattle. Sponsor was Mrs. Loren Grinstead, wife of a company trustee. It is the third product of the National plant, following the motorship Apex and the auxiliary schooner Brisk.
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Bright
National Shipbuilding Company
Seattle
Loren Grinstead
National
Apex
Brisk
Safety First Plan to Be Extended
The safety first system, proven in Seattle steel yards by R. E. Warren, will extend to wooden ship yards with Meacham & Babcock as the first adopter of the precautionary measures.
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Seattle
R. E. Warren
Meacham & Babcock
Soldier Going In Leaves Much Behind
Paris reports the rapid call to trenches forces soldiers in training or replacement camps to shed nearly all personal belongings. They may carry no more than 60 pounds including rifle gear and blankets, with Y M C A camp staff packing and shipping personal effects to families. Departure of a battalion necessitated sending three suitcases of watches rings cameras papers and letters home from soldiers.
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Paris
Czechoslovaks Sweep Terran Fortress on Independence Day
In France near Vouzières, Czecho Slovak troops under Gen. Gouraud surged through difficult terrain and seized the fortified village of Terran after intense close combat to mark their national birthday despite an exiled government.
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Paris
Gouraud
Vouzieres
Terran
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offered for Obesity Reduction
The Marmola Prescription tablets, a proven obesity remedy, are now available at all drug stores or by mail from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan. A large case costs 75 cents, and the product claims to eliminate the need for dieting or strenuous exercise in achieving normal proportions.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
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