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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
2
A reader letter from Mrs Ann Wilson of Fairfield reports dramatic health gains from Dr Loughney's corrective eating plan. She claims her blood pressure fell from 280 to 140, asthma eased, rheumatism vanished, and weight dropped from 245 to 150 after treatment.
William Pigott of Seattle announced plans to form a 25 million dollar corporation to engage in shipping with vessels purchased from the government. He said initial funds could come from Seattle and the rest raised on the East Coast, aiming to exit government shipping as quickly as possible. A San Francisco meeting had proposed taking over a few ships, but Seattle planners prefer a local Puget Sound operation.
The Star reports women active in Mrs Henry Landes campaign explain aims and methods. They favour a clean street environment, avoid posters and flyers, keep costs modest, and prefer straightforward platforms without slush funds or special favors. They stress voters should see their candidate as able and independent.
In Spokane the ground has remained in continuous contact for 100 days, a first since 1893, marking a historic achievement for local work.
A London husband reads a bizarre tale to his wife about a hungry boy, a destroyed wall, a ruined dinosaur of a later era, and a goat chasing elephants. She deems it a bargain, urging him to buy more shirts as stock runs low.
At the annual sale of unredeemed pledges by the San Francisco Remedial Loan Association items on display reveal personal hardship. Pearls, a family Bible, a saxophone and embroidered pillow cases sit beside debts, each with a story of need and sacrifice. An official notes the string of pearls was a birthday gift lent to pay debts to spare a husband’s knowledge.
Timber, tide and shore lands belonging to the state were sold at public auction Tuesday by County Auditor PD Ferguson for 20 690.70. The Lazarus Logging Co of Toll paid 29 431.25 for timber land and rent was split among several small buyers. Shore lands lie at Laurelhurst and tide lands on Vashon island near Portage.
The Seattle Rose Society announces the ninth annual rose show to be held in June at the Forestry Building on the University of Washington campus. Last year 640 amateurs entered 52 home classes with three trade exhibits and more than 14,000 visitors attended. president H. L. Collier says many new rose varieties will be featured this year.
Olympia Gov Hart appoints Seattle attorney David Whitcomb as state delegate for the national conference of state parks to be held at Palisades Interstate Park in New York from May 22 to 25.
The Grade Teacher group adopted resolutions praising the services of Frank B. Cooper who recently resigned as superintendent of schools and extended congratulations to T. R. Cole who succeeds Cooper as the new superintendent.
Castle Rock Coal company will start full scale production from a 120 acre field in Cowlitz county near Castle Rock after two years of tests. The operation will use electrically powered machinery to yield about 2000 tons daily. Five ledges of hard Pacific coast coal have been found, with a 400 foot shaft showing extensive seams. Water power will supply electricity and a portable sawmill will make mining timbers. The site is near rail and water transport.
Large Western railroad lines announce reduced fares for summer travel to Eastern cities from May 26 to August 15 with a return deadline of October 31.
A Diamond Dyes advertisement extols home dyeing without streaks or fading. It claims ease for wool silk linen cotton and blends and urges telling the druggist material type. The copy touts fifty one years of usage by millions of women to revive worn garments and draperies.
Rosa Balsa Giacomo Rimini of the Chicago Opera company and Paul Althouse Arthur Middleton of the Metropolitan Opera New York have signed contracts to appear in concert in Australia. They will depart for Australia soon according to Frederick Shipman Australian concert manager who announced the engagement.
Candidates for mayor and city council will speak to the Women’s Commercial Club at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room.
A raid on an opium den at 210 Washington Street last night led to the arrest of Louie Wing, 56, and the seizure of opium valued at unspecified amount. The incident underscores police efforts to crack down on narcotics in the city.
A Racine reader extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine for coughs croup flu and bronchial irritation. The letter asserts safety reliability and no weedier ingredients and urges widespread purchase as cold season risks grow.
Police report a $1,000 seizure including three complete opium smoking sets. The discovery involves items linked to illegal drug use and includes both Japanese and Chinese numbering in the description.
A long OCR text outlines multiple city resolutions and amendments for Beattie and Seattle, including proposed charter changes and municipal ordinance initiatives to be voted on May 2, 1922. It details Section 11 amendments on taxation, Section 20 penalties, a new transportation department, and dog and cat control under King County Humane Society rules.
Resolution proposes Amendment No 3 to Article VIII of Seattle Charter creating a Board of Public Works with named superintendents and appointed members for three year terms. It repeals Sections 6 and 7a and sets submission to voters at the March 1 1922 general municipal election in Seattle.
City voters face a charter initiative identified as Initiative Petition No 83908. The ordinance proposal concerns municipal governance and related electoral procedures. The document outlines the measure’s scope and filing status for official action by Seattle authorities.
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