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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1919

Page

3

Assessor Hurt In Auto Crash Near Auburn Kent

County assessor Frank Hull sustained serious injuries Thursday afternoon when his car left the road to avoid a vegetable wagon. He was rescued from the submerged vehicle by bystanders and taken to his home in Auburn Kent area for rest. Hull was returning from an appraisal trip with Pierce county official and Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. staffers when the crash occurred.

Frank Hull Auburn Kent Madison Hull aRsenser Pierce County John Har Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co M. W. Brockett Wash Harrisburger Ad Pierce County Assessor Harrisburger Brockett Whso Harrisburger

U S Navy Birdmen Claim Damaging Twelve German Subs

Captain Thomas C. Hinde, commander of US naval aviation in France, reports U-boat damage and destruction by American air crews. He says one aircraft took a more convincing view, confirming two losses and overall significant enemy damage.

Rece United States Naval Poe Thomas C United States Naval Aviation France S&s S. Agamenon Hinde T

Health official fired amid $25,000 Boone theft probe

City Health Commissioner Siram Read dismissed Frank Semple of the health department and ordered him to surrender his badge. Tom Russell, another department worker, suspended 30 days as investigations continue. Fireman Andrew Paine and Patrolman W F Patton questioned as federal inquiry expands. No new arrests reported.

Boone U. S Frank Semple Siram Read Semple Warren Dr. Read Tom Russell Health Department Read Russell Dr. McBride Tom Andrew Paine Weaterwave Lencrast W. F. Patton Patton Paine

150000 Gallons of Beer Willfully Discarded in River

In Lorain, April 18, federal inspectors ordered more than 150000 gallons of beer dumped into the Black River after it was found that many barrels had fermented. Officials blamed the beer for having only about 2 to 4 percent alcohol, saying it could not be preserved for long.

Lorain Black River

After a man Has Hired First Class Lawyer Talk Is Cheap

A remark notes that after engaging a top attorney, a man learns that talk is cheap and action proves the value of legal help.

Men Who Talk of Treasures in Heaven Risk Loss

A moral aside warns that men forever talking of storing treasures in heaven may nearly forfeit them through negligence or vanity. The line suggests vigilance and sincere deeds over proclaimed piety.

Eatonic touted as remedy after flu and fever in 1918 ad

An old Civil War veteran praises Eatonic for restoring appetite digestion and strength after influenza fever or colds. The letter claims thousands use the product with rapid benefits and guarantees risk free trial with a money back offer. Aimed at readers seeking renewed vigor and recovery.

Tomach Eatonic

Big Crooks Operate Here In Car Load Whisky

Sheriff Stringer describes bootleg operations around Lake Washington with whisky moved in cars and by auto and auto truck. He warns of secluded sidings and little stations mapped by name where whisky is loaded and quickly moved into the city. Deputies frequently intercept illicit shipments but bootleg cars slip through to reach urban markets.

Stringer Lake Washington

Premier Lloyd George Speech Sparks France Security Debate

Paris dispatch notes that The Temps argues his remarks imply Britain and the United States would aid France if attacked again by Germany. It says guarantees are the sole possible security, while other Paris papers deem the guarantees empty and see no real commitment beyond rhetoric.

Paris United Press The Temps Lloyd George Great Britain United States France Germany Tempe Society of Nations Informaon

Fish Strike Ends Prices Drop Along Coast

San Diego reports prices to fall next week as striking fishermen sail out. The movement follows the defeat of Harria Wein stock as flak director at Sacramento. Also an unrelated dental ad touts Pyorrhea treatment with free examination and child care discounts for Union members.

San Diego Cal Harria Weinstock Sacamento Northwest

Troop Embarkation Sets Record at Brest

At Brest the port set a troop embarkation record as 19 000 troops including portions of the 77th division boarded six transports for sailing of the 42d division units. The 117th Rainbow ammunition train remains to depart tomorrow.

Brest United Press Breast Hudabow 77Th New York National Army Rainbow Missouri Mount Vernon Pretoria Pueblo Huntington Leviathan

President Wilson Thanks Hitchcock for League Covenant Praise

President Wilson cabled Senator Hitchcock of the foreign relations committee thanking him for his message praising the amended league of nations covenant.

Washington United Press Wilson Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee

Umbrella Tales and Hat Lore

A witty reflection contrasts birthright with responsibility noting people know where hats come from but umbrellas often wander. The piece lightly muses on ownership and memory, using everyday objects to comment on human habits and confusion.

Ready-made Nightgowns and Infant Dresses Sale

Ready-made nightgowns stamped on fine nainsocking with square neck patterns priced 1.15 Each Long infant dresses readymade stamped on linen-finish lawn 95 cents each Childrens play rompers blue chambray with white 65 cents Highly mercerized crochet thread white colors pink violet blue sizes 3 10 30 50 90 cents a dozen MacDougall Southwick Fifth Floor

Smart New Oxfords For Women Feature Footwear Options

Among the modish spring footwear for women are the Oxfords illustrated. The model comes in mahogany brown Russia calfskin or dull-finished black kidskin with a light-weight welted sole and a 2-inch walking heel. Price 11.00. MacDougall Southwick Fifth Fleet.

Oxfords Illustrated Russia

Special Toiletries Specials At MacDougall Southwick First Fleer

A list of 20th century toiletry bargains from MacDougall Southwick includes Colgate natural odor soaps in sandalwood violet heliotrope and lilac three cakes for 25 cents Jergens Bath Soap Tablets four for 25 cents Smirnoff Bath Tablets and Shampoo three for 25 cents Cirzah French Complexion Powder in three shades 25 cents Tintex Dye Soap powder two packages 35 cents Goodrich Hot Water Bottles 2-quart 75 cents each and various Peroxide sizes discounted two for 35 cents eight ounce three for 25 cents and four ounce four for 25 cents.

Colgate Goodrich

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