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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1917

Page

3

Northwest to Raise 7500 Forester Unit for France

United Press dispatch from Pacoma reports a new entry regiment the 20th engineers to recruit 7500 men in the Northwest. Experienced lumber workers will fill officer and enlisted roles with rapid deployment to France once organized. Committee members named include Henry Kirk Portland George M Cornwall Portland J J Donovan Bellingham J P Goldrick Spokane A L Paine Hoquiam and K B Ames Seattle.

United Press Pacoma 20Th Regiment of Engineers Northwest George 8. Long Fir France Long Fir Committee Henry Kirk Portland George M. Cornwall J. J. Donovan Bellingham J. P. Goldrick Spokane A. L. Paine Hoquiam KB. G. Ames Seattle

Railway Clerks Plan Benefit for Drafted Men

The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks hosts a benefit at Odd Fellows hall Tenth Ave and Pine for a fund aiding drafted men. They cite Robert Cooper 26 of 1115 Melrose Ave and say his wife, an orphan, and her sisters in Canada with husbands in France, but he refused exemption despite pressure. Coworkers call his name worthy of the honor roll.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Tenth Ave Thoreday Robert Cooper Melrose Ave Northern Pacific Railway Co Canada France Cooper Altho

New Woman Mayor Declines Umatilla Post

Helen T. Duncan, council member of Umatilla Oregon, the head of a city run entirely by women, said she probably will not accept the mayoralty because her store occupies all her time and she cannot manage mayoral duties without sacrificing business. She will announce policies if she decides.

United Presse Umatilla Ore Helen T. Duncan United Press

Ben Johnson Leaves Seattle Schools for Federal Post

After 23 years as instructor and department head, Hen W. Johnson resigns October 1 as director of manual training to become vocational agent for seven Pacific coast states with the federal board of vocational education. Queen Anne Hill men, 38, will be guests at a district celebration at Queen Anne high school Wednesday evening. A suit is filed in Judge Hrin ker's court against Fred B. May for violations of the minimum wage law.

Seattle Hen W. Johnson Federal Board of Vocational Education Pacific Coast Queen Anne Hrinker Fred

Alderwood Manor Launches New Countryside Newspaper

The Alderwood Manor Countryside publicizes rapid suburb growth and a model farm by Puget Mill Company. It highlights booming poultry and filbert nut cultivation plus awards for Alderwood poultry at the King County Grange Fair with top Leshorns prizes in multiple classes.

Alderwood Puget Mill Company Seattle Alderwood Manor King County Renton

Queen Anne Dance Honors War Men Tonight

Queen Anne hill hosts a social there will be speeches at Queen Anne high school at 8 p.m. The event honors eight men for duty at American Lake and all service members are invited to attend. After taps the party moves to the schoolfront with lights, band music by Wagner and a program of solos and addresses.

Queen Anne Queen Anne Hill American Lake Eliy Queen Anne High School James Crehan Gill

Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An old newspaper notice promotes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It advises mixing Parmintouble strength with hot water and granulated sugar, then taking a tablespoon four times daily. It claims quick relief and easier breathing as nostrils clear.

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