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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
18
Mrs Juliet Rooney, owner of an New York antique shop, warns women to shop for antiques themselves or send a daughter not a husband. She claims women possess a time sense and can judge provenance, while men are easily deceived by pretty or shiny pieces. Rooney plans to pass the business to her daughter.
A coroner's jury ruled the Yakima Indian chief Sir George murdered. His body was found in a shallow grave on the reservation after repeated beatings. Indians and whites search for the son of another chief suspected as the slayer.
The Chestnut burial board asks the bishop to decide if an epitaph placed by Henry Jackson, a blacksmith, on his tombstone is proper. The verse notes his head and hammer, bellows, fire, forge, vice, coal, iron, last nail, and work being done.
NEW YORK April 22 A touch of courtesy toward Rudolph Lagal who died last December netted 10000 each to his son in law George Schatcher and his granddaughter Edna Brock. The amounts are left in the will for their efforts for my comfort during my residence in Germany after the war and in bringing me back to America.
Ferrera rats imported from Indiana to kill rats in the county jail were crushed to death after mistaking an elevator for a crib. The incident occurred in Dallas on April 22.
Butte resident R. J. Rinckel a dentist for 22 years announces he is leaving the city without a destination, joking he might go to Hongkong or anywhere offering personal liberty.
An advertisement touts Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and grease free. It claims ordinary soaps dry the scalp and make hair brittle, while Malsified cleanses thoroughly with little product, leaves hair shiny and easy to manage, and is inexpensive at pharmacies.
City street railway revenues reach levels to cover debts. Councilman Philip Tindall cited March figures from Bapt. D. W. Henderson as cash deficit dropped from 251,498.63 on November 27, 1920 to 100,606.88 on April 13, 1921. An interest payment of 404,750 was made March 1. The railway fund balance stood at 126,429.19 at 5 pm April 20. Monthly depreciation of 56,719.10 plus March surplus of 32,069.66 yields 88,788.76, with 70,250 reserved for bond principal due March 1, 1922.
A large crowd attended the Women’s Educational Exhibit at the Arena with officials predicting over 100000 visitors by Saturday 11 pm. Booklets detailing Washington manufacturers and products are being distributed for use by housewives.
A series of banquets for mothers and daughters in Seattle will be held under the Older Girls council. The first event is planned at Mount Baker Presbyterian church on April 30.
Frank A. Wowry filed for divorce from Minnie Mowry on Thursday claiming no contact with his wife for 34 years. The case centers on a long estrangement and seeks dissolution of marriage.
Advertises Othine double strength to remove freckles. Applies nightly to fade spots. promises most freckles disappear or vanish completely with minimal usage. Money back guarantee if it fails.
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