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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1920

Page

15

Legion Head Visits Centralia for Armistice Day Events

Franklin Polier national commander of the American Legion arrives in Centralia with Mrs D Oier and others. The party is hosted by Grant Hodgepost and will tour the area including the armistice day scene and a visit to the Carlisle Pennel Lumber yard at Onalaska, said to be the county’s equipped mill.

Centralia Franklin Polier American Legion Centrala Portland Grant Hodgepost D’olier Frank Jeffrey James EB. Darst American Legion Week Larabee Bell Chehalis Carlisle-Pennel Lumbery Onalaska County

Veterans Land Proposals Move Forward In Olympia

Four land related measures were presented to the state land board in Olympia. Proposals include Capt. Henry A. Wise of Spokane for 240 acres for service men in O Reille county with $20 per acre price and 40 year payment plan. Franklin county irrigation project in Okanogan county seeks $16,000 state funds. Kennewick irrigation district plans a $4,000,000 bond issue for 36,000 acres. Napoleon irrigation project survey costs to be paid from state reclamation funds.

Olympia Statetion Board Henry A Spokane O'Reille Franklin County Okanogan County Kennewick Napoleon Okanogan

Lamkin Outlines Rehabilitation Efforts For Veterans

Walter Lamkin director of the federal board of vocational training spoke to the 100 Per Cent Club about the government program for rehabilitating disabled soldiers. He noted 48 000 men placed in 11 500 schools and 4 500 workplaces nationwide and about 170 000 convalescing veterans ready for training. He will address Kiwanis next, then head to Washington accompanied by H L Brunson and C L McIntosh.

Walter Lamkin Federal Board of Vocational Training 100 Per Cent Club Arcade Lamkin Kiwanis Club Rip Washington, D. C H. L. Brunson C. L. McIntosh Federal Board

Burglar Foiled by Screams at Early Morning Break-in

Curtis Lee of 10 N. 39th St. called police at 2 am after a man climbed through a window into his sister's bedroom. The intruder grabbed three pocketbooks, lit by a stocking-wrapped bulb, fled through the window. officers found no trace of him.

Curtis Lee 39Th St Miss Lee

Missing Relatives Sought From Seattle Families

Mra Helen Brady of Poughkeepsie requests news of her aunt Mra Mary Miller believed living in Seattle with a married daughter. Death occurred recently in the Brady family. Also, Fred Seymour Nelson, 18 years old, ran away from 18th and Yesterday 18 years ago and is sought by his father Paul Nelson of Seattle 611 Cherry St. The father, employed at Seattle Hardware Co, is alone and eager to locate his youngest of four children.

Helen Brady Main St. Poughkeepsie N. Y Mra Mary Miller Seattle Mamie Miller Mra Brady Fred Seymour Nelson Paul Nelson Cherry St Seattle Hard Ware

Bacchus Stingy! Mrs. Bacchus Accuses Husband in Divorce

Louise Bacchus filed for divorce in superior court on Tuesday accusing Abner Bacchus of stinginess. The filing emphasizes his lack of generosity rather than drinking, with Louise noting he was stingy as the central grievance.

Bacchus Abner Bacchus Louise Superior Court

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Lowell Woman

A Lowell resident Mrs. M Tugat reports long lasting right side pain and dizziness solved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad frames the product as a trusted female remedy with confidential correspondence and widespread success claims.

Lowell Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. M. Tugat Besart Appleton

On the Coast Uses Howard's Buttermilk Cream

An advertisement touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a simple remedy for face hands and arms keeping them in exquisite condition. It features a young woman and promotes Owl Drug Co as the seller.

Howard’s Owl Drug Co

Kiddies Hour At Store Liked By Seattle Youths

Seattle youngsters enjoy a daily Kiddies Hour at a city store with dancing singing and stories. Hostess Miey Marguerita Stuart a University of Washington student led activities from 2 20 to 3 44 pm as prizes and themed dolls are featured with Columbia as the chosen doll subject. Leonard Murphy 11 reportedly drowned in the Columbia River near Vancouver in a separate item.

Seattle Astern Outfitting Company Columbia Miey Marguerita Stuart University of Washington Vancouver Wath Leonard Murphy Columbia River

Council Plans to Expand Place Pike Market and Lighting

The council introduced an ordinance authorizing expenditures including 34345.50 for extending the lighting system and 7000 for new meters. A $7000 appropriation to the camp was asked by the finance committee as part of city projects. Plans include enlarging market space on Pike Street, infrastructure work on Bothell Way, Denny Way regrading, western avenue addition between Pine and Virginia, and a sub chaser conversion for firefighting use.

Place Mi IF. L. Bretwon 10Th Ave N. 1 B. 86Th Public Safety and Finance Pike Place Bothell Way North End Western Ave Pine Virginia Streets

Food Higher in Jail Too Says Sheriff

Sheriff John Stringer cites higher jail food costs as the reason for a larger 1921 budget. Last year county spent 40 250 to feed prisoners. 1921 projected at 60 760. Total 122 280 for 1921 up from 116 750 in 1920. Stockade costs rose from 24 050 in 1920 to an estimated 60 410 in 1921.

John Stringer

Grow Your Hair With Kotalko Hair Tonic Promise

Advertisement claims Kotalko hair tonic cures dandruff bald spots and hair loss. It promises proven results through testimonials and offers mail order for 10 cents postage to a New York address.

Kotalko Brittain Sta.f New York

No Proxy Talks at Women's Club

All candidates who accept the invitation of the Women's Commercial club to speak Friday night in the Commercial club room will be forced to speak in person. There will be no talks by proxy.

Women's Commercial Club Commercial Club

Keeps Hair in Curl on Hot or Windy Days

A hair curling secret suggests applying liquid silmerine with a clean toothbrush from crown to tip. Curls last up to six hours, resisting heat, wind, or dampness, with a natural look. The product is available at drug stores, non sticky, and also nourishes hair.

Pneumatic Truck Tires Born From U S Rubber Experiments

The United States Rubber Company spent years developing a true pneumatic truck tire with reinforced bead cords stronger sidewalls and heavier tread. It stresses truck owners should not bear experiment costs and notes some tire sizes remain unavailable until reliability is guaranteed. The firm has never charged owners for tire experiments.

United States Rubber Company

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Legion Head Franklin D’olier Party View State Reclamation Board Bureau of Missing Relatives Mrs. Bacchus Im Pinkham Laurel Pine Street Sixth Seventh Avenues Eastern Outfitting Co A. C. Degray Finance Committee Extension City Light Jete Con tile-Tacoma Denny Way Jim Boldt Ady Union Opp Arcade Matic United States U.S U. S Untis Company Tire Division Jackson St
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