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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

8

Peddlers in Uniform Warned Against Imposters

A Friday warning from Edwin C. Wemple for Col. Arthur Woods cautions against imposters wearing US Army Navy or Marine uniforms to beg or sell goods. He notes legal penalties for unauthorized uniform use and urges public cooperation to deter exploiters. The Red Cross can aid discharged veterans with financial help and civilian clothes.

United States Army Edwin C. Wemple Col Arthur Woods Wemple

Kitchen Tips For Reducing Waste And Reheating Food

Practical guidance on how to repurpose leftovers to minimize waste and enhance flavor. Focuses on improving taste for warmed dishes and making kitchen cooking more enjoyable with simple steps and methods.

Cancel Alaska Trip for Congressmen Heads Off Rail Mission

The cancellation of the congressional investigation trip to Alaska, once to be led by Representative Albert Johnson and passing Seattle, was relayed by Co. BE. Dole in Seattle, purchasing agent for the Alaskan railway commission. Officials attributed the halt to the congressional extension requested by President Wilson to study the railroad strike.

Congressional Investigation Committee Albert Johnson Seattle Alaska Co. BE. Dole Alaskan Railway Commission Congress Wilson

Rainier Valley Club Backs Bus Schedule Fines Regulation

The Young Men's Business club of Rainier valley endorsed stricter efficiency rules at its last meeting. They urged buses to follow scheduled times and supported fining operators for delays.

Young Men's Business Club Rainier Valley

No Apologies for Overseas Work Declared by Wilson

Harry E. Wilson former state public service commissioner returned from 10 months overseas with the M C A spoke to the Young Men's Republican club on the organization's work in France and abroad.

Harry E. Wilson State Public Service Commission France Young Men's Republican Club

Croix de Guerre Presented in Portland Parade

Four Croix de Guerre decorations were publicly presented in Portland Oregon after a parade. The two fallen soldiers Sergt Walter Schaffer and Corp. Carl Walling were honored posthumously with their mothers receiving the crosses. Calvin Bergts Funk and James Poole survived to receive the award. Private Andrew Amacher received a modest military award.

Portland Ore Sergt Walter Schaffer Corp Carl Walling Bergts Calvin Funk James Poole Andrew Amacher

Thief Steals Jewelry From Family During Movie

A thief forced the rear door of Edward Benn's apartment at 1521 Eighth Avenue Thursday night and took jewelry including a lavallier set with six $5 gold pieces while Benn and his family watched a movie.

I’rowlers Edward Benn Lavallier Benn

Montana's Railway Shops Closed Down

Strikes on Thursday led to the closing of all Montana railway shops except Laurel as workers walked out at 2 o'clock in Butte.

Montana Butte Mont Laurel

Two Silver Strikes Reported at Dawson

Two rich silver strikes have been reported near Dawson. One is on Little Twelve Mile Creek about forty miles from Dawson, the other on Lightning Creek in upper Stewart country as prospectors rush in.

Dawson, Y. T. Aug

Who Died First Mother or Babe Involved Inheritance Case

In San Francisco a probate hearing probes whether Mrs. Katherine M. Swan or her infant daughter Hope died first at Mount Zion hospital on June 23. Testimony places mother’s death at 10 56 pm and infant’s death around 11 pm with precise timings contested. If the mother died first Swan inherits under $10,000 in assets. otherwise the estate is shared with maternal relatives.

Mount Zion Hospital Katherine M. Swan Hope Mra. Swan Arthur F. Swan Frank H. Dunne Ida Brosamer Ellen McLernon Swan Miss Brosmer Miss McLernon

Battleship Rhode Island Suffers Shaft Break On Long Voyage

The battleship Rhode Island broke its starboard propeller shaft August 4 while about 675 miles from Balboa in the Panama Canal Zone. The tiller room was flooded but there were no casualties. The vessel moves toward Balboa with one engine and is towed by the cruiser North Carolina. both ships head to join the Pacific fleet and are expected to arrive tomorrow.

Balboa Panama Canal Zone Navy Department Rhode Island North Carolina Pacific Fleet

Unknown origin of the Wearing of the Green author claim

The statement notes that the author of Wearing of the Green is credited with an invention but offers no definitive attribution. It preserves the historical ambiguity surrounding the creator's true identity and claim within the article's context.

Bayer Cross and Aspirin Safety Ad Branded Packaging Mentioned

An advertisement stresses Bayer Cross on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with unbroken packages and directions for headache toothache war ache neuralgia colds and pain. It also promotes hair curling with Three H Girls and claims silmerine liquid as a non greasy hair product with easy directions.

Bayer

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