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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
7
New York April 22. The American Land Service is enrolling city workers for farm work this summer. A New Hampshire farmer, himself a one legged man, offered a job to a one legged soldier and his wife, stating he has lived with one leg for 56 years and can do what he asks others to do.
City and county officials led by Mayor W. T. Bradden joined the overalls brigade in Butte Montana. A local moving picture theatre ushered in with a girl in overalls as part of the event.
John A. Gellalty of Wenatches opens temporary campaign headquarters for his bid for governor at the Frye hotel and will stay there for two months. Senator Id T. Coman of Spokane also maintains a gubernatorial campaign office in the same hotel.
Lincoln April 23 Senator Ilram Johnson maintains a firm grip on Nebraska as returns from 65 percent of the vote show him leading with 41 763 to Wood 90 554 and thr ashing 19 660 for Roan 1 205 in early tallies. Democratic governor results list Moorehead 19 106 and Clark 7 363 among others with various minor race leads noted.
The Johnson club to state Republican convention members urges opposition to a second choice presidential candidate. It backs Senator Poindexter for president but says if he is defeated a Pacific coast man Johnson should receive Washington votes. The club notes both Poindexter and Johnson oppose the League of Nations treaty and cites the Coast Oriental situation. It adds delegates may vote for who they deem best if Poindexter is unviable, but urges the Hel(l)ingborg convention not to instruct them on accommotios ruta.
Members of the Seattle and San Francisco Coast league baseball teams were invited to attend Thursday night performances of Wet and Dry at the Metropolitan Theatre as guests of Meears Kolb and Dill and the theatre management.
Memphis city leaders seek an effective cleaning solution to clear a growing island in the Mississippi River that threatens to obstruct the channel. The project aims to restore river flow and prevent navigation issues for the city and nearby areas.
Complaints allege Toledo schoolboys were compelled to eat soap to gain high school fraternity status. Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Wooster, who died after childbirth, are set for 9 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, with mother and baby buried together.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Bayles, who died at 6327 Tietave MN 1, will be held at University Undertaking chapel at 2 p m Friday.
A reflective piece notes that a young man’s perceived age often outstrips his real wealth, suggesting mood and mindset influence self worth more than finances. The taut observation links youthfulness to feeling rich or poor without strict ties to actual money.
A dancer keeps a pet skunk for two years and reports the animal behaves well with familiar people but reacts differently when strangers try to pet him. The account highlights affectionate care and boundary issues with the skunk.
W Watson of Spokane will address the Retail Credit Men's Association dinner at 7:00 in Engineering Hall University of Washington. The event includes demonstrations of engineering projects and problem solving with public viewing and is open to all attendees.
Frightful jumble of listings including a 12003 election event, Pageant of Dallard, student entertainment, names and addresses, legal notices, divorces granted, and deaths. Readable items include community entries, hospital references, and scattered personal notices across Seattle and Beattie with multiple names and ages.
John Grunau, leader of striking railroad switchmen, was released on bond in Chicago. Reports say he plans a second meeting of outlaw groups to continue the labor dispute. After yesterday's main meeting ended the strike, followers led others back to work as railroad officials reported near normal conditions.
Mrs Alice Harris Woodcock formerly of Tacoma was convicted on nine counts of perjury connected to the murder case of Edgar Woodcock who shot Edward Kelly in 1919. She faced a possible sentence from one to fourteen years after her testimony for the defense in the flirt murder trial.
Sixty four veniremen were selected for petit jury service under Judge Jeremiah Neterer as part of the May term preparations. Cases include Northwest shipping men accused of fraud related to U S Shipping Board officers and trials of two former Seattle police officers and seven civilians from Meadowdale booze raid plus 12 Auburn gang members facing conspiracy charges. Thirty six jurors report May 4 and 28.
Mrs M W Smith of Everett Washington describes severe influenza symptoms including weakness headaches and indigestion. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she regains strength sleeps better and no longer suffers indigestion. Pills sold by druggists or mail postpaid 60 cents a box with free book offer.
Mrs. Maude Olson of Windsor is in City Hospital Thursday with concussion of the brain after being knocked down by an automobile driven by Glen Bailey of 6402 Kirkwood Place at Becondave and Union streets Wednesday night.
Washington April 22. The fate of the suffrage amendment rests on a U S Supreme Court ruling expected by early June. If the court favors ratification, about 20 million women may vote in the next election. the issue hinges on whether Ohio’s ratification required a referendum.
Denominations in a nationwide drive announce a goal of 1.58 million dollars for the Interchurch World Movement with regional and state targets. In Washington state King County sets a quota of about 5206,549 for church members and 200,000 for friendly citizens, part of a broader plan to reach 7 7 672 in the region.
In Sessig Northwest timber operators from the northwest gathered for a conference with County Frank L. Calkina. The assessor called the meeting to adjust timber values in the county, with many owners present to discuss property valuations and taxation.
An old advertisement touts a tonic for headaches from minor colds claiming quick relief. It sells a laxative product labeled Grove with a box price of 29 cents and urges customers to look for the signature on the packaging.
The Boston Dental Company offers a free examination to Seattle residents noting honest workmanship and prices. The ad highlights skillful dentists, modern equipment, painless methods, and no obligation estimates of needed treatment and costs.
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