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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
10
An ad proclaims purifying blood with Swift’s 5S. and 8.8. remedies to combat summer fatigue. It links impurities to weakness, irritability in children, and loss of appetite, urging purchases and requesting information from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
Prospects for inaugurating the Seattle to Victoria air mail service improve as Edward McGrath reports to Ottawa through J O Macleod. A key remaining issue is choosing a suitable landing place for hydro airplanes in Victoria harbor. The plan envisions mail transfer from flying boats to Oriental liners with the United States likely to cover most maintenance costs.
NEWARK New Jersey August 4 For years Jimmie a canary owned by Emidio Russomanno died after choking on a watergeen seed He was buried with a 1000 marching behind his tiny white coffin Emidio recalled his voice was as sweet as Caruso and a marble tombstone will mark Jimmie's grave
Fred Nelson a Teague clown with the John Robinson Circus rises early each day to walk, eat, and rehearse bold antics. He aims to surprise city crowds with two exhibitions and enjoys strong support from the circus’s young female troupe during Thursday toeircom day and a morning street parade.
In Louisville on August 4 a two year old, Henry C. Smith, died after his mother fed him peanuts. He was taken to St Anthony's hospital where Dr Gaylord operated but ruptured lungs caused his death.
Two brush fires near Lake Washington were reported under control Wednesday. One fire burned near Newcastle and the other between Renton and Issaquah, causing only minor damage and no injuries.
Washington Aug 4 census bureau reports Tillamook county Oregon has a 1920 population of 8,776, up from 6,266 in 1910 an increase of 40.1 percent indicating significant growth over the decade and reflecting migration trends.
Allan A. Ryan, chairman of the Stutz Motor Co, files a $1.6 million claim against the New York Stock Exchange board of governors following his expulsion from the exchange.
Tokyo report recounts Kakuhara, a rural storekeeper who arrived with $500 and became a millionaire in a month before losses wiped him out. He gambled on rice and stock, riding a surge, then faced a margin call and liquidation. He now revisits his village shop and tells the tale.
George Edward Lewin known as Alaska Blacklocks sails for the North with a movie troupe to create a five reel film titled Dorothy a Daughter of Alaska. Lewin is a writer trapper miner lecturer and preacher and will join other actors in Alaska this summer to produce the picture aboard the steamer Alaska.
In Des Moines on August 4, General Life Insurance Company, which underwrote policies for total abstainers, ceases operations due to dwindling customers as the protracted breath proved too severe. The piece notes British Isles living costs rising about 152 percent since 1914 and ends with an unrelated breakfast ad.
Advertising copy notes fifty yard lengths of drapery velour in figured patterns suitable for hangings pillows and upholstery. Mentions a cleanup reduction and a placeholder code ccccccceceseeccess MBE.
Sam G. Lavy of Los Angeles announced at the Seattle Merchant Tailors' exchange banquet that a fund of 259000 dollars will be spent for a court-wide campaign to educate the public on the use of tailor-made clothes. Dr. W Solf, the German ambassador to Japan, arrives here.
A historical advertisement claims Danderine stops hair from shedding and doubles beauty by boosting hair strength and shine. The copy touts rapid results and appeals to readers seeking thicker, healthier hair through a simple daily rinse.
Funeral services are held for George Barrack 72 Alaska pioneer who died after a long illness. He lay in state at Collins Bros chapel and was buried at Washelli cemetery following a 2 PM service. Barrack belonged to the Arctic Brotherhood and the Pioneers of Alaska. he is survived by his brother John Barrack of Salmon Idaho and two nephews M. M. McNicoll of Salmon Idaho and James E. Barrack of Fairbanks Alaska.
A new depilatory named Phelactin is advertised as moving hair roots to the surface and leaving skin smooth. The ad urges buyers to obtain a prepared stick from a druggist, promises odorless formula, and claims it is harmless enough to eat, with simple instructions and visible results.
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