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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
12
Warsaw dispatch notes German citizens aiding Bolsheviks in Pomerania and captured territories. Polish forces claim advances of 80 to 100 miles from Warsaw while American aviators with the Polish army earn praise for 49 missions in a Monday bombing effort.
Aug 20 dispatches say Polish reserves forming between Posen and Thorn form a formidable force aimed at crushing the Russian army northwest of Warsaw. Poles push Reds east of Warsaw and north toward the capital while Bolsheviks seize Viecarek west of the Vistula. Berlin reports Viecarek captured with Polish forces countering in the Danzig corridor.
An ad touts Freezone for corns claiming immediate relief with no pain. It promises quick removal without discomfort and highlights ease of use for home treatment.
A state convention of bolo clubs will be held in Tacoma on August 28 to boost club activities. Delegates from all bolo organizations in the state will attend, with the meeting scheduled Thursday at the Hotel Butler in southeast Thorn.
A Melbourne soldier presented at the treasury saying he was a $100 note and wished to be cashed. He claimed he swallowed the note during the war when capture was anticipated. Remembering the number, the note matched the only one missing from a recalled issue and he received a new note.
London reports Lady Deecham of the marriage defense council urging use of the ducking stool for unfaithful spouses. She cites America’s divorce impact and warns Britain must avoid a similar decline in family standards.
Former Chief of Police Warren pledges the sheriff's office will police the county, not duplicate city forces. Coroner Tiffin stressed Warren's 36 years as a peace officer and his role during the general strike at a Des Moines Republican rally.
A playful line "Oh, give me some more of that coffees, Jim Boldt!" appears in a historical page featuring Ady. The snippet captures a casual quip referencing Boldt and coffee, reflecting local humor or chatter of the period.
Albert Shay returned to his Denver room after a moonshine party and tried to extinguish a gas light with a shot. The light went out and he reportedly went out as well, but the landlady smelled gas and alerted police. He is expected to recover.
Police nab a car after it runs out of gas in a roadside stop. Officers report no injuries and the driver cooperated during the inquiry.
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