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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
12
The census bureau reports New Hampshire total population at 443 083, up 12 511 people or 2.9 percent since 1910. The release covers state figures for the 1920 census with location in Washington.
Twenty one motorists appeared before Judge John B. Gorton in the police court on Thursday afternoon after trying to cool off by speeding. Fines totaled 434 dollars.
Armenian bookseller AN NAMIGIAN collects stray dogs from streets doorsteps river and shelter. He favors mongrels over pedigreed dogs and says they haunt him if he does not rescue them. The piece recounts his nocturnal menagerie and its origin after the Moscow fire eternal background.
Chicago August 13 J M Simmons known as the Ouija King laughs in a dusty factory office as he talks about the Ouija board. He says the public is buying in thousands and that 500000 boards were sold last year by his company in Chicago with more by William Fuld of Baltimore. He dismisses mysticism but provides directions that admit the board may work only if the operator is skilled. He plans a larger factory and hints he may switch to toys if the craze ends.
Newark August 12. Leopold Gaacierck sues Mrs Anna Mith Hemild for breach of promise to marry. He claims she received $200 in jewelry and $400 in cash but jilted him for another man, seeking $5,000 in damages. The Tolima tobacco region reference notes distances by tobacco empires of cigars.
St Joseph Missouri reports Jack Craney a six year old who runs a four foot high by ten foot long miniature steam locomotive. He charges five pies in advance for rides along a 120 foot track with a crew of child passengers and a small fourteen car train. The boy’s father, a retired railroad engineer, mentors him as the line resumes each spring.
Archaeologists uncover boots about 400 years old in London ruins. The leather remains well preserved while the rotted stitching and accompanying artifacts help confirm their age.
London Aug 11 A jealous former lover ordered to pay 500 to Mins Kien Tanner after she sued Valentine Moore claiming he forced her to give up Red Crom work and skip dances to keep her from meeting other men. His affections waned despite the pressure. The mainspring of a watch is two feet long.
The Red Front Clothing Co at 1601-03 First Avenue Seattle calls attention to the final day of a massive sale combining John Lindh and Maton stock. Prices are slashed on All Wool Men’s Suits, dress shoes, shirts, socks, and boys’ clothing. Doors open 9 a.m. for a last chance to save on branded garments.
The article explains that pus sacs from infected teeth release poisons that can trigger rheumatism and affect body parts from the stomach to the spine. It urges X rays to locate abscesses, promises permanent treatment, notes free screening, and highlights graduate registered dentists with state board certificates.
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