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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
16
Mrs Candace Van Brocklin widow of John W Van Brocklin Seattle pioneer contractor died Wednesday morning at age 86 She had resided in Seattle since 692 General services will be held Friday at 8 am from Home Undertaking Co.
Wire brief from ANCHORAGE Alaska reports Mra QGerdan Hetselea, a Yukon pioneer, is dead. Other notices note mine activity and local incidents across North American locations including Prosser, Cleveland, and Victoria.
Twelve men and women were elected to the King County And Tuberculosis League board of trustees at the annual election held Wednesday noon. Executive committees and officers will be chosen at the month end meeting. The two and three year term appointees include Dr J B Crichton Carl J Smith Mrs John Trumbull Dr John B Manning Cleon B Roe O B Williams Mrs Clark Not Ueton and Mrs C W The two year term holders Mrs Guenar Lamb and Harry Haight will complete one year of vacant terms.
A witty line suggests beauty among the wealthy, implying taste and charm cross social lines. The remark frames a light social observation rather than a formal claim about character or status.
Mrs Leata Dench a Spokane hotel checkroom girl sued for back pay claiming she was owed eight dollars a week in tips. The case arose after management alleged patrons tired and unable to tip as expected. The article notes an admonition not to judge a woman by looks and mentions meeting at Tholdt's.
An advertisement promotes Neuiderworm to dissolve dandruff by applying four ounces at night. With repeated use, dandruff is claimed to vanish by morning and after several applications all signs disappear. The remedy is said to stop itching and leave hair shiny, greasy, and soft, with easy availability at stores.
An advertisement promotes Blood-Iron Phosphate as a cure to help thin people gain weight and strength. It promises doubled vitality, steadier nerves, brighter eyes, better sleep, and several pounds of flesh after a three week treatment costing 66 cents a week, with money back if results are not met.
The Simmons Company promotes Twin Beds and related products like steel beds brass beds springs day beds and children's cribs as top sleeping choices in American stores. One sleeper does not disturb another and helps prevent colds and infections.
Six bust forms size 40 priced at 2.75 down from 3.50. Three bust forms size 38 reduced to 2.75 from 3.50. One bust form size 32 cut to 2.50 from 3.50. Damaged stock noted with minor tears but perfect fit and usefulness remain.
Special sale lists No 1300 Improved Eldredge Rotary with Golden Oak Cabinet and iron stand at 59.76. The Eldredge Rotary features automatic tension and quiet operation, with a ten year guarantee. Terms: five dollars down and small weekly payments. liberal allowance for old machines. Second Hand Sewing Machines offered.
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