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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
16
The article argues that Turkish blend cigarettes, led by Fatima, meet the so called normal smoke taste. It notes Fatima's nationwide popularity and higher sales than straight Turkish brands, claiming its blend contains just enough Turkish to satisfy even heavy smokers.
The Star announces Hudris Co will film A Romance of Seattle entirely in Seattle with local figures A banker James D Hoge and Harry Carrell join the cast as Papa Ath and aspiring actor The shoot runs August 9 10 11 22 weather permitting with filming sites announced in Seattle and the Liberty theatre set to show the finished film the week of August 23
Officer Howard T. Kent, awakened at 2 30 am, spotted youths working on a stalled auto on North 76th street and Dayton. One ran, the other Charlies Davidson 15 was captured after being pulled from the car. The vehicle, stolen from J B Lane at 255 N 76th St, had been in motion most of the night with Davidson as a passenger.
A Washington era health warning describes tobacco harms to the heart nerves and arteries and promotes Nicotol tablets as a quick cure. It quotes a Johns Hopkins physician and cites Bartell Drug Co G O Guy and local Owl stores as sellers with a money‑back guarantee.
A threatened street car strike was averted after Street Railways Superintendent Thomas F. Murphine spoke calmly. The union grievance committee pressed the protest over the priority system, but Murphine insisted the existing plan must continue to save about $200 daily. The men were sent to the Fre mont barn and were told to settle among themselves, with Murphine’s decision standing.
A city budget review by chambers and council members contemplates a nearly 8 million total. Walter F Meier defends a 1690 legal department item with 1000 earmarked for the library citing separate floors for law offices. Firemen seek a 60 monthly raise over 1915 salaries.
Captain Elijah W. Worsham of the 91st Division was killed in action September 20 at Gesnes while leading a machine gun company. He is posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his conduct. He was a member of Worsham & Vivian in the Colman Building.
A hungry diner finds relief in a simple hash plate that satisfies appetite and mood. The dish proves versatile, offering warmth and nourishment when cravings hit.
At Ft Riley Kansas thousands of doctors trained for overseas service. Turkish blend cigarettes were almost the only kind smoked. Fatima was noted as far in the head from first to last.
Manslaughter charges probably will be filed against Lonnie Sanders for the killing of John Hair after a shooting in Maple Valley Sunday. Deputies along with the prosecutor investigated the scene and considered motive while Sanders claims the gun discharge was accidental. Hattie Lee, present during the incident, is also detained in the county jail.
Washington. Congress debates universal military training and a peace army as the War Department bill seeks an army of half a million with universal service. Senator Wadsworth questions the general staff plan while Lenroot Capper and others oppose universal service. Hearings start now but no action until Gen Pershing returns.
FP M. Ryan filed for divorce in county court Tuesday claiming Genevieve refused to live with him and haunted dance halls. He says she did not want the burdens of domestic life.
Mrs. Mary Perry, 76, mother of Mrs. Perry Guernsey of Seattle, died Sunday at an old women's home in Fredonia New York.
Ah Fook was bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of possessing opium. United States Commissioner Robert W. McClelland set bail at $1,000 for the Tuesday hearing.
The note lists Boldt's French Pastry at Uptown 1414 3rd Ave and Downtown 913 2nd Ave, indicating two locations for the bakery.
Gov Louis F Hart will lead a delegation on Saturday August 16 to dedicate the new King Kitsap ferry. The party aboard the ferry Washington will depart Seattle at 11 a m for a luncheon and sightseeing tour through Kitsap county with city and county officials from Kitsap Jefferson Mason Clallam and Grays Harbor counties. Frank Pierce chairs the Kitsap county committee and selected the official party.
J H Fare, 40, suffered severe facial and head lacerations and bruises after being thrown from his buggy when an automobile driven by D J Heron skidded into a Monday afternoon crash at 88th avenue and Alaska street. Fare was taken home to 4531 40th avenue S W where injuries were dressed. Slippery streets blamed for the accident.
An advertisement suggests mixing an ounce of pure powdered saxol with a half pint of witch hazel to create a facial lotion. It claims the solution tightens skin, smooths lines, and firms underlying tissues, noting saxolite is good for flabby cheeks, chin, and enlarged pores.
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