World's oldest workman shares life advice and memories
John Shell born September 3 1788 is described as the world's oldest workingman. He recounts a lifetime from rail splitting to farming in Ohio and Sciota valley. He emphasizes balance work with rest, food, and a little fun, noting his long life and hardy health.
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K K. C. Rodgers
B.S
MN. Ky
Joan Shell
John Shell
Sciota Valley
Ohio
Cincinnati
Congress
New City
Unitedates
George Washington
Unite States
Shell
League of Nations
John
Greasy Creek
Uncle John
Uncle John Ted
Spade
Altho
Austria Granted Two Day Delay on Peace Treaty
Paris Sept 4 The peace conference gave Austria a two day extension to consider the treaty. Austrian delegates are expected to sign the pact on September 12.
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Paris
Austria
Fleet Week draws crooks to city says Seattle chief
Chief Warren plans 50 special police and up to 200 sailor police to guard Seattle during the fleet visit and a grande gathering with President Wilson and the Prince of Wales. He warns of roaming pickpockets following the convoy and orders roundups to keep thieves from working.
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Wilson
Seattle
Prince of Wales
British Columbia
Warren
Crooka An
Beattie
Prines of Wales
Vancouver
Judge Sends Him Home After Quick Hearing
William E. Parcely argued he was sober after five glasses of cider and a ginger drink for a sick child. Police Judge Gordon showed leniency and sent him home to the child.
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William E. Parcely
Gordon
British troops reinforce Tipperary amid clashes
Dublin reports large British forces arriving in the Tipperary district after tensions between residents and authorities. A constabulary sergeant was shot in the head and killed while a constable was critically wounded by an assassin firing from roadside shrubbery Tuesday night.
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Dublin
United Press
Tipperary
Assameine
Armstrong returns to Seattle as Izzard Co plans growth
WL Armstrong a Northwest advertising figure returns to Seattle in September to head plan and merchandising at The Izzard Co home office. He joins Malloy Mitchel Faust Chicago as associate copy director and acquires an interest in the business while previously helping Hatcharm Ltd in Seattle and Vancouver.
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Somme
Victoria
B. C
Mallory, Mitchell & Faust
Canada
Armstrong
New York Herald
Toston Herald
Montreal Gazette
Winnipeg
Man
Free Press
Toronto News
Izzard Company
Will H. Horsley Company
Iazard Company
Hall & Komany Agency
Portland
Chi. Caro
Coats for the Business Woman at Bon Marche
New heavy material coats in good colors with wide cuffs semi belts and high collars offered from 39.50 to 110.00 on second floor at the Bon Marche. Priced from 75.00 to 265.00.
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BON Marche
Coats for the Younger Generation in Many Styles
Young miss coats arrive in smart girlish lines with bloused backs belted waists and semi circular backs. Offered in season colors and new materials. Prices range from 29.50 to 89.50.
Irresistible Silk Blouses Priced at 5 75
A family of silk blouses is offered in Georgette crepes silk crepe de chine and fluffy net styles. Each model is distinct with dainty detailing and embroidery options. Crepe de Chine blouses feature tailored cuts with various collars and hemstitching. Net blouses appeal to fastidious women with fall outfits.
Outing Flannel Yardage Advertises Lengths to Eight Yards
Outing 25c yard lengths to 8 yards now offered in pink and blue striped patterns and checks. Fancy flannel for sale on the lower main floor with mill lengths to eight yards and 27 inches wide.
Economy fabrics on the upper floor sale
The listing promotes 33 inch Pongee at 95c a yard with 50 pieces noted for good looks and service. It highlights imported Pongee for women and children, hand-woven natural shades, and uses for dresses, lingerie, and home textiles. It also advertises 36 inch silk mixed Georgettes at 50c a yard and silk satin at 1.75 a yard, plus other silk mixed fabrics and poplins on the upper main floor.
Corduroy Robes Featured For Autumn Styles
Autumn robes include slip over styles and coat effects with straight lines. A simple coat style loungewear option in wide corduroy ranges from 8.95 to 11.95. The left robe with roll collars and flare sleeves lined in silk and cotton crepe is 17.50. Another corduroy robe offers long sleeves and adjustable collar at 8.95.
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BON Marche
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