Military Casualties and Missing in Action Across States
A compiled list notes Marines and Army personnel from Idaho Montana Washington Colorado California New Mexico and Nevada. Entries include names ranks units and statuses such as Killed in Action Wounded and Missing in Action with next of kin details where provided.
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United States War Department
Northwest
Pacific State
Washington
Seret
Ray T. Brags
Ban Diego
Cal
James St
McLachlen
Los Angeles
Mia
Tocatello
Idaho
Wayne J. Colahan
Lewiston
Mont
Thomas I. Colahan
William Lids
East Lake City
S.cees Adelia
Punctuation and Size Details From Vintage Ad
A compact ad fragment lists item widths of 6, 8, 10 and 14 inches with ornate ward embellishments and prices ranging from $1.75 to $3.60. The text appears garbled but centers on decorative measurements and costs.
Bitrophosphate Promoted For Thin Nervous People
Physicians advise plain bitrophosaphate to thin delicate individuals lacking vim energy and nerve force. The ad notes widespread advertisements for fleshing up figures and restoring health, suggesting thinness and weakness stem from starved nerves in the body.
Hyomel inhaler touted to prevent Spanish influenza
An urgent local notice urges preventive steps against the Spanish influenza epidemic. It promotes the Hyomel inhaling outfit as a safe, inexpensive method to kill germs and stop spread, recommending regular use and availability at Bartell Drug Co.
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Massachusetts
Ang
Seattle
Bartell Drug Co
Hamlin Wizard Oil Promises Quick First Aid Relief
An advertisement urges immediate use of Hamlin s Wizard Oil to prevent blood poisoning from minor scratches or cuts. It touts antiseptic healing oils and applications for wounds, burns, bites, and more with a money back guarantee.
A Thrift Stamp a Day Keeps the Hun Away
A short wartime promotion urging daily use of thrift stamps to fund the war effort and support troops. The note flags patriotic duty and ongoing campaigns to collect stamps through ordinary purchases.
Polish army in France names Haller commander in chief
Oct 30 Washington reports Gen Haller named chief of the Polish army in France. A 45 year old professional soldier famed for leading the Carpathian Iron Brigade revolt. He directed the revolt from Bukovina, guiding Polish forces across mountains and defeating Austrian and German troops overnight.
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Washington
Haller
France
Carpathian Iron Brigade
Bukovina
Bensarabia
Seattle Boys Win Promotion in France
Herbert C. Lovejoy John F. Mc Govern Harold C. Russell and Dixon Schively former Seattle boys have been promoted to lieutenants in France. Lovejoy attended the University of Washington and served with the quartermaster corps. McGovern also in the quartermaster corps and worked for Frye & Co. Schively a University of Washington graduate and athlete. Russell in the air service formerly with Fischer Bros. employees.
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Herbert C. Lovejoy
John F. McGovern
Harold C. Russell
Dixon Schively
Seattle
France
Lieut. Lovejoy
University of Washington
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Quartermaster Corps
Lieut. McGovern
Frye & Co
Lieut. Schively
Lieut
Russell
Air Service
Fischer Bros
Dry Referendum Urged By Civic Groups In Pamphlet Push
The civic executive council of 5,000 members from Christian Endeavor Epworth league and Baptist Young People's union campaigns for referendum No. 10 the bone dry law. Flu ban blocks meetings so pamphlets will spread the message during the week.
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Civic Executive Council
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Baptist Young People's Union
Slav Workmen Offer Help to Rebuild Russia
The Russian Industrial union of Philadelphia informs that President Wilson has favorably replied to its offer to send trained workers abroad to aid Russia. The president thanks the union and says the United States will call upon them when the right time arrives.
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Philadelphia
Russian Industrial Union of
Wilson
Russia
United States
Set Exam Dates for New Teachers
Regular state teachers examinations will be held in Room 505 County City building on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 7 8 and 9 commencing at 8 a m each day During the war the nine weeks training requirement will be waived for teachers who are high school graduates with successful experience.
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County City Building
Ballard Service Improves with New One Man Cars
Two of the new one man cars secured by the city from St. Paul are now operating on the Ballard line. Four more will be put on the run before the end of the week.
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Ballard
St. Paul
Suit of Clothes Costs 500 Dollars
War conditions push Jugo Slavia clothing prices to extreme highs. Readymade garments scarce as shops close or keep little stock. Crown value drops. outfits cost 1000 to 1200 crowns, equal to about 500 to 600 dollars. Tailors charge 1800 to 2000 crowns for a length of material, nearly 1000 dollars to make a suit.
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Jugo-Slavia
Novosti
Zagreb
Sugar Prices Seen Soaring If War Ends Unchecked
William M. Mc Quaid, manager of sugar plantations in Hawaii, arrived in Seattle warning that sugar supplies will shrink after the war and prices will rise dramatically unless price controls are kept in place.
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William M. McQuaid
Hawaii
Seattle
St Jacobs Liniment Offers Instant Pain Relief
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as quick, harmless relief for soreness, pain and aching joints. It claims instant relief when rubbed into the head, neck, back, shoulders, arms or legs and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store. It stresses multiple gold medal awards and calls to avoid remaining crippled.
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St. Jacobs
Two More German Generals Retired by Germans
Paris reports two more German generals removed from command as German reverses continue. Swiss papers list Lieut. Gen. von Aren Felswaenow and Maj. Gen. Hoffman among those placed on the retired list.
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Paris
Vonaren Felswaenow
Hoffman
Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promoted in Drugstore Ad
An old advertisement urges readers with catarrhal deafness or head noises to visit a druggist for Parmint double strength and mix it with hot water and sugar. A tablespoon four times daily is said to relieve discomfort, open nasal passages, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage. The note claims it is inexpensive, easy to prepare, and pleasant to take.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Fight Stomach Ailment
Thousands seek relief from indigestion as Olive Tablets claim to stimulate liver and bowels. The product is a vegetable compound with olive oil, said to relieve bad taste, poor appetite, and energy loss without cramps. Available at druggists for 10 cents.
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Edwards
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Bene
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James W. Shively Cuartos
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Anna F. Morin
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