Food Prices Up in August Despite Labor Dept Report
The Labor Department says food costs rose 1 cent in August from July, with overall prices 53 percent above the 1920 level for August 15. Regional canvasses show increases in eggs, butter, cheese, and canned goods, while some items like evaporated milk held steady.
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Los Angeles
Robin Hood Revival Heads to Metropolitan Theatre Week
The Metropolitan theatre schedules a week long revival of DeKoven's Robin Hood with Ralph Dunbar presenting. Managers defend the revival as reflecting public demand, stating they provide what patrons want and that staged versions of Robin Hood have longstanding appeal.
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Ralph Dunbar
DeKoven
Metropolitan Theatre
U S Proposes New Yap Settlement Plan To Japan
The United States submits a new Yap proposal to Japan through Secretary Hughes. The plan aims to settle objections to Japan's mandate over Yap by recognizing U S rights to a cable landing station and other aims. Japan views the proposal favorably and may reply soon amid talks with Ambassador Shidehara.
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Japan
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Aghes
Shidehara
America
Eard
Found on Street Doped and Robbed
A man identified as A. B. Lee, 30, of Japanese descent, was found under the Washington Street trestle on Railroad Avenue at 3 am Saturday. Patrolmen K. L. Webb and T. Guggin found him. he had been robbed of a large sum of cash and could not speak due to his condition.
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A. BR. Lee
City Hospital
Lee
K. L. Webb
T. Guggin
Washington St
Railroad Ave
People Still Embrace Robin Hood After 30 Years
The passage celebrates Robin Hood as timeless entertainment, noting enduring appeal of music and scenic grandeur. It reflects on audiences who cherish folk traditions, public affection for heroic figures, and the lasting charm of historic stage productions.
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Folka
Marionette Puppeteers Stage Grace Barnes Company
Seattle puppeteers lead by Grace Barnes perform with a 9 by 6 stage, string-controlled miniatures from Columbine to Puck. The Cornish School troupe, two years under Mrs. Maurice Browne, aims to tour the West Coast and Canada with Aladdin Peter Rabbit and a tiny animal circus.
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Seattle
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Gains Wide Trust
Mrs. Carrie Williams of Overpeck Ohio endorses the remedy for restoring health in women with irregularities backache headaches and nervousness. The advertisement claims decades of use and widespread recognition as a standard cure for female ailments.
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Carrie Williams
Overpeck
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Fight Cutting City Salaries At Open Revision Meeting
Strong opposition to cutting wages surfaced at the second open revision meeting held in the city council rooms on Friday night. Opponents urged reducing staff numbers rather than lowering expenses by salary cuts, a plan supported by the Tax Reduction Council of Seattle and the Voters' Reformation League. Rainier Valley residents said high taxes threaten their homes. The next open revision meeting is set for Monday to discuss engineering and department issues.
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Tax Reduction Council of
Seatte
Voters’ Reformation League
Rainier Valley
Thirty Year Marriage Seeks Divorce in Court
After 30 years of marriage Mrs. Edward I. Holt sought a divorce in Judge J. T. Ronalds court. The judge asked her to return home for a month to attempt reconciliation as the case was postponed until October 17. Both spouses are over 60 and the wife cited secrecy and control but said he is not abusive.
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Edward I. Holt
J. T. Ronald
Divorce Sought by Grace Carle Over Husband’s Alleged Infidelity
Mrs Grace Ellen Carle wife of Seattle dentist Dr Russel Hinsdale Carle filed for divorce alleging the marriage ended after the honeymoon two years ago. She claims he became interested in other women and goes canoeing with them while she waits on shore.
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Grace Ellen Carle
Russel Hinsdale Carle
Seattle
Eastern Bankers to Visit Seattle on Way to LA Convention
A delegation of prominent Eastern financiers will stop in Seattle on their train to the American Bankers' Association convention in Los Angeles set for late September. Several Seattle bankers are expected to join the visitors.
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Seattle
American Bankers’ Association
Los Angeles
Burial plans for Seattle woman who died in San Diego
The body of Mrs. Marie Pomeroy of Seattle who died Friday in San Diego will be brought back for burial. She lived at 1531 Grand View Place, Seattle, and was visiting her husband, a naval reserves attache, when she died. Bonney-Watson will conduct the funeral arrangements.
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Marie Pomeroy
Seattle
San Diego
Pomeroy
Grand View Place
Naval Reserves
Bonney-Watson
City Government Failures Drive Call for Manager Rule
Seattle taxpayers demand change to a city manager system with ward councilmen selecting a manager. The plan proposes 25 or more wards, ward elections, annual salaries between 12 000 and 25 000, and policy decisions reviewed weekly by ward councilmen to ensure efficient administration.
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H. G. Runkel
Seattle
United States
Do it yourself remedy for constipation and headaches
An advertisement offers a nerve pressure method to relieve constipation headaches and other ailments without drugs or devices. Promises lifelong knowledge and a money back guarantee with contact to Dr William B Thompson at 211 West Washington Street Los Angeles California.
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Wm. B. Thompson
West Washington St
LogoAngeles
Boy Dies From Sprained Ankle After Circulatory Collapse
Bayard H. Moul, 12, died Friday from a sprained ankle that caused swelling blocking the main arterial channel and led to brain lesion. He was the son of Mr and Mrs B H Moul of 1224 Washington boulevard.
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Bayard H. Moul
B. H. Moul
Washington Boulevard
Last Rites for Alexander W Wells Held at Immaculate Conception
Alexander W Wells died at Providence Hospital. Last rites are set for Monday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Calvary.
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Alexander W. Wells
Providence Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Calvary
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