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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
11
A State Harvester league film is shown at the Coliseum this week to boost interest in harvest work. The Educational Animated Film Co. produced the piece under Welford Heaton. It highlights harvest conditions on ds and hop ranches and aims to recruit workers with short vacancies.
The employes' attorney presented the arbitration demand to the traction company. The union seeks an eight hour day and pay adequate to meet living standards and old age savings, plus pay for extra men and elimination of swing run. They request jumper uniforms and higher overall wages. The company has until August 28 to reply, with settlement efforts through September 16 before arbitration.
Mrs. Carola B. Jones wins $12,500 as separate property from the estate of her father-in-law T. E. Jones in Judge John S. Jurey s court, not part of the community estate with her husband Tom C. Jones.
Advertises a hair removal product called phelactine claiming it removes hairs with roots instantly and leaves smooth skin. The pitch highlights non-odorous, non irritating properties and a money back promise, urging women to try the substance sold in drugstores despite dubious claims.
A historical note recalls Hashimura Togo inspired by Japanese American life and Wallace Irwin. It links actor Seasue Hayakawa to the real figure and outlines a film debut called The Letters of a Japanese Rehovidor, alongside Liberty and Mission theater showings with reviews of The Varmint and Down to Earth.
A simple remedy to renew worn skin using mercorized wax as a cold cream to peel the outer veil gently. One ounce of wax removes tan and blemishes, applied at night and washed off in the morning. Also a wash lotion with anaxolite and hazel tightens the chin and firming muscles.
Kellie-Burne plans convert the Tivoli into a combined musical comedy and vaudeville venue reopening Sunday September 27. Wilkes players present Sauce for the Goose a sparkling comedy with romance and jealousy. Saratoga at Tivoli features a clear plot with Crooked con men and a strong cast. Orpheum showcases Culligan Troubadora and Nome travelogue plus The Man From Sing Sing. Palace Hip opens with the Five Violin Misses and Daly's Tangled Army along with other specialty acts.
United Press reports that feminine smokers have boosted U S revenue by more than 12 million dollars. The piece attributes the rise to novelty smoking and jewelry canes carried by Sister Susie, noting the trend has drawn official attention in Washington.
General A. P Zalubofsky, chief purchasing agent for the Russian government, now in Seattle, says food and ammunition reach the United States but transportation remains the major challenge for delivering aid to Russia.
Petrograd reports the former czar Nicholas II and his wife have been removed to Tobolak in Western Siberia. They will make their permanent home in the governor's palace, and are under guard as the state keeps them secure.
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