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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
14
Naval reservists will sail on September 8 for a two week cruise at two knots per hour. Participants will be issued uniforms and pay. Enrollment is open to new and existing reservists. Applications are accepted Wednesday evenings between 7 20 and 9 00 at the naval headquarters in Seattle.
In Little Rock the Arkansas primary aims to surpass 140000 ballots as voter interest spikes. A woman, Mrs. Alice G. Millie of Little Rock, seeks the Fifth district congressional nomination, while the Ku Klux Klan draws attention amid debates. Rev. Harry G. Knowles backs Gov. McRae for renomination, addressing about 7000 supporters. W B Smith backs Judge KE. P. Toney and attacks the Klan at another large gathering.
Glacier National Park in Montana battles a fire consuming 700 scree of timber with a 60 man crew unable to hold it due to poor weather and late start. Additional fires in the region also strain limited resources as officials seek help. R B Lavisee, a mail pilot, flies 20 miles in Utah to summon aid after being forced to ground with a mail load.
Reporter James W. Egan recounts a tour of a circus where press agents clash with his instincts to interview a lion and a notorious cat named Rumbo. The encounter ends with tense cage moments and a wary escape as the press crew questions circus secrecy.
An advertisement from Martin Chemical Co announces Pyrokur as a cure for pyorrhea and related dental issues. It offers a free full size bottle on trial with a $1 charge only if not satisfied. reports claim pain relief, firmer teeth, and fresh breath after several days.
Ancient superstition holds it is unlucky if a bride selects bridesmaids younger than herself. The belief ties misfortune to age, urging the bride to choose seniors.
The Instantaneous Alarm Co installs a state of the art protection system at the Seattle National Bank. It guards against burglars and prevents overnight opening by mistake. Thirty direct police calls link from headquarters enabling tellers and officers to summon aid without alerting bystanders.
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