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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
12
A short advertorial promotes eye brightening with a home remedy. It claims simple mixtures like witch hazel hydrastis and an eye wash will brighten eyes within a week. It mentions Lavoptik to keep lashes sparkling and mentions a drug company.
An advertising notice offers free lessons in shorthand at the King Institute in New York. It promises rapid improvement for stenographers, claiming learners will gain speed in conversation and earn more money through efficient note taking.
Harry Heng alias Herbert Bowman was arrested at the Union Machinery and Supply Company plant at 2702 Sixth Ave. for the theft of $100 worth of babbitt metal. Benzia alleged to have stolen the metal and hidden it nearby. Detectives Sam Simundsen and D. M. Blaine arrested him. he is held on an open charge.
The body of 10 year old Phillip Dutcher was found in Lake Tarps on Sunday. Authorities suspect foul play as no clothing was recovered. Deputies and bloodhounds searched the lake after his disappearance last Wednesday while his family offered no motive or details. Pierce County officers assisted in the investigation.
George Nelson aged 37 was arrested at 11 p.m. Saturday at Eighth Ave and Prie St by Detectives D. J. McIlennan and James Doon. He allegedly passed at least 356 fictitious checks since April and was found with four checks to A. C. Knight indorsed and signed by the La Mar Vernon Charcoal and Coke Co by E. O. Vernon.
Deputy Sheriff at Starwich stopped and arrested George Freitch for driving without headlights on the Pacific highway Thursday night. He also notes Freitch had a trailer with no lights.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs Minnie A Morris wife of C L Morris a Seattle newspaper man Interment followed in Lake View cemetery She is survived by her husband two children Charles F Morris a former army officer and Mrs Hex A Turner daughter both living in the says Some women are as set in their ware as an old hen
A narrator writes of admiration for a masterful writer Captain Wallis and the thrill of being involved with his work. The scene shifts from a ballroom to a sylvan dell as they discuss his 30,000 word novelette and the emotional ties formed, ending with a drifting walk and a teasing note. Dolly-dumps closes the piece.
Roslyn Fuel company's mine team won the mine rescue and first aid contest at Black Diamond. Their victory earns a berth to Pittsburg for the national championships in late September, with several thousand spectators present at the event.
A simple home remedy combines two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a cheap freckle sunburn and tan lotion. Massaging the fragrant mixture into the face neck arms and hands allegedly fades freckles and windburn and lightens the skin. The ad claims the concoction is harmless and inexpensive.
Our women’s neckwear section groups pleated georgette and satin collars with gaberdine and basket weave vests. Previous prices ranged from $1.00 to $2.25. a special Tuesday sale offers choices at reduced prices.
Jenny Wren explains to Peter Rabbit that Mockingbird and Catbird are part of Thrasher’s family making them cousins and that Brownie Sings his own tunes while Glory the Cardinal appears, drawing Peter away with a striking gray bird in the tree wearing white wing bars and tail edges.
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