Sammies French Is Mixed With Border Spanish Now
American Field Headquarters reports how American soldiers in France mix with locals, teaching discipline and sanitation while adopting border Spanish phrases. French villagers increasingly welcome the troops, saluting soldiers and sharing meals as regiments train and play ball with Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pegler
United Press
Corre American
France
Madame
States
America
Wridce
Chasseurs
Mike
Chamber Committee Probes Ads as Fraud in Seattle
A secret Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club committee will investigate fraudulent advertising in Seattle. The new committee and a separate donations committee were appointed at a Retail Trade Bureau meeting at the Butler Hotel on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Retail Trade Bureau
Butler
Examinations for Rhodes Scholarships to Oxford
Rhodes scholarship examinations will be held at the University of Washington and Whitman College on October 2 and 3. The scholarship includes an annual stipend of 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
University of Washington
Whitman College
City Finances In Good Shape Reported By Mayor
The mayor said finances are sound and economic prosperity should be used to reduce municipal deficits. An ordinance for 350000 dollars at 6 percent interest funds the proposed elevated extension of the municipal railway along What Com and Railway Aves. was introduced by Councilman Erickson and sent to the finance and city facilities committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Memény
Mann
Counmcil
Whatcom
Railway Aves
Erickson
Population growth in Seattle from 1900 to 1917
The data shows Seattle with 0 in 1900, 237000 in 1910, and an estimated 350000 by 1917. The 1980 figure of 45000 appears miswritten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Argentina Delays Policy on Germany Sweden Cable Disclosures
Buenos Aires debates whether to sever or delay actions as U S disclosures about Germany and Sweden cables unfold. Officials cite one message from Stockholm causing partial delay while awaiting reports from ministers in Stockholm and Berlin. Editorials split on vigorous action. diplomats unnamed face passport threats amid uncertain replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
United J'rese
Buenos Aires
America
Srrloemdar
Waon
Washington
Nave
Optekn
Btockholn
Yerlin
la Nachos
Buenoe Aires
la Roxon
U. S
Luxburg
Germany
Slacker ship Anvil halted by U S warship
American warship intercepts the Anvil, a vessel carrying a draft-aged colony said to aim for Mexico. The craft was overhauled 106 miles south of Ensenada after reports from Hinesa indicate the group had lived in security since June 1, with tensions rising as authorities prepared a patrol outside Ensenada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hines Neda
Enseneda
Anail
Sam Diego
Matette
U S Warships Sink German U-Boat in North Atlantic Fight
The Navy announced a major battle between American warships and German U boats with the Westwego reports from Paris. Officials say Germany now groups U boats to target merchant convoys, but no lives were lost in this engagement, a notable incident in months of submarine warfare.
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Selves
Navy Department
Pershing
Paris
Daniela
Puble
Germany
Westwego
France
Maine Defeat of Woman Suffrage Campaign Shocks Leaders
Portland Maine September 11 news reports that major defeat of the woman suffrage amendment unsettles leaders. Governor and other officials vow to continue efforts for broader voting rights for women.
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Portland
Maine
Apo
Ccm
Aco
Woesaea
Naval militia recruits train aboard Princeton near Seattle
Naval militia units at the University of Washington will receive training aboard the gunboat Princeton. The vessel will be anchored near the training station in the Kyke Union as this program proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
U. S. & Princeton
Kyke Union
Seattle urged to cut coal use by residents
Consumers in Seattle were urged to reduce coal consumption with the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club asking the public to use less fuel. Trustees met Tuesday to determine steps to aid the coal reduction effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Allied advances push Germans back in Belgium and France
The Gaerimans retreat 17 miles from Dix Bude-Ypres toward Thourout Courtral, yielding over 200 square miles of Belgium. The German line weakens before Alle as forces shift to a new eastern position marked on the map.
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Althe
Flanders
Dix Bude-Ypres
Thourout-Courtral
Belgium
Alle
France
Autumn Neckwear Trends at Frederick & Nelson
The store showcases satin neckpieces to match suits gowns and blouses with collars in roll shawl and lapel styles. Double satin tuxedo collars and lace edged designs priced from 1.00 to 2.25 for neckwear and 3.75 to 10.00 for cuffs. A Latin set leather trimmed with fastening buttons priced 9.00. Also white satin vests from 3.75 to 7.50 on the first floor.
Women’s Street Pumps and Spats Sellwell at First Floor
New Street Pumps offered in black Russia calf at 7.00 White washable kid skin 8.50 Patent Coltskin 6.50 described with new last high-cut sides hand turned soles square edge Louis heel for street wear with spats Also listed are 8-button broad cloth spats pearl gray to white sizes 13 to 5 2.50 a pair and 8-button box cloth spats with binding at 3.50 to 3.50 a pair plus white boxcloth spats 13 to 5 priced 3.50 a pair First Floor.
Allies plan strict discipline for Sweden over German links
United States and allies weigh vigorous sanctions against Sweden for aiding Germany via Argentina. Disavowal by Sweden’s Buenos Aires minister could avert severed relations, with closer Western Hemisphere unity and heightened vigilance on communications with foreign powers as Ambassador Naon awaits documents.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Sweden
Germany
Buenos Aires
Luxbury
United States
Berlin
Stockholm
South America
Naon
Lansing
Fashionable Georgette Crepes in New Season Show
The vogue of sheer silk crepes expands this season for dance gowns afternoon dresses and dinner gowns and blouses. The display features five georgette qualities all 40 inches wide with combinations using satins and heavier materials.
Colorful Yard Shades and Prices for Various Fabrics
At 1.65 1.95 2.25 2.50 and 3.00 yards a wide range of shades is offered. The list includes grays blues greens reds yellows and browns with names such as Light Gray Navy Blue Turquoise Olive Emerald Rose and Mustard. Many hues accompany the printed price points in this fabric display.
Germans Plot to Delay U S Supply Trains
London dispatch reports German plotters using carborundum bombs to cripple American supply lines. Discovered in a Norwegian bomb haul, the sharpened stonelike abrasive would grind against axles and bearings, potentially halting railway cars and steamships until replacements could be fitted.
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London
America
Christiania
Norway
Early Frost Wreaks Heavy Damage on Central Northwest Crops
In Minnesota frosts Sunday night and Monday morning caused millions in losses across Southern Minnesota counties. Crops hit hardest include corn beans tomatoes cucumbers potatoes squash pumpkins with total crop damage estimated at 10 million dollars in the region and overall war crop losses pegged at 50 million, though corn appears less harmed as 10 percent of the state’s crop already matured beyond frost danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Central
Northwest
Minnesota
A. D. Wilson
Minnesota Food Production Co
Autumn Dress Fabrics at First Floor Display
Fabrics include OOL VELOURS in Burgundy Taupe Tabac Wine Dark-Green Navy Copper Plum 54 in wide $3.50 yd Duvelyn Velour coating suiting weight purple taupe Burgundy navy 54 in wide $4.00 yd Priestleys English Tweeds for skirts coats suits 54 in wide $3.00 yd Novelty Wool Burella coats suits blue gray brown purple white 54 in wide $4.00 yd Chiffon Broadcloths day and evening colorings 52 in wide $3.00 yd 54 in wide $3.50 and $4.00 yd First Floor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvelyn
Priestley
Patriotic Table Decorations On Sale First Floor
Catalog of patriotic party items for enlisted men farewell celebrations. Includes Miss America pins, red white and blue decor, Cross nurses and sailor figures, shields, nut cups, flags, place and tally cards, paper caps and flags, table covers and plates. Sale emphasizes low prices and variety.
25000 Iron Men to Strike Monday
San Francisco report states twenty five thousand iron trades workers in the bay region voted to reject arbitration and plan a strike next Monday. President Burton of the Iron Trades council announced the vote and noted the arbitration proposals sought by the unions would be settled through the national defense council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Iron Trades
San Francisco Bay Region
Burton
The
Iron Trades Council
National Council of Defense
White to Advise R Garfield on Coal
John P. White president of the United Mine Workers accepts Garfield invitation to advise on labor situation wages and miners questions. County commissioners open six bids for a Duwamish county dock and take them under advisement until September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John P. White
The
United Mine Workers
Garfield
Duwamish
Wool Men Plan to Boost Sheep Crop
Chicago September 11. Immediate and extensive expansion of the sheep raising industry was urged at the opening session of the Great Lakes wool convention. The two day meeting discusses leasing vast acreages for sheep raising amid wool shortages for clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Great Lakes
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