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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
15
Exactly 627 voters qualified for the fall elections by Thursday. The total registration to date is 104 423, eclipsing all previous records. Four days remain to register for the primaries on September 14. The registration office will stay open Saturday afternoon until 5 o'clock for those with half holidays.
Arthur D. Jones and N. W. Durham of Spokane named official representatives for the Eastern Washington Good Roads association. They will push opposition to the Carlyon road bill at the Washington State Good Roads convention in Everett on August 25.
Spokane reports that the soldiers' compensation bill will be on the convention agenda at the opening day session of the American Legion convention set for September 2. The official program was announced yesterday by Legion officials.
Registration clerks prepared to verify signatures on the jit ney petition. With over 3,000 signatures, it is expected that the 1,924 additional registered voters required to call a special election will be found among the pages.
Mrs Edwin Maxwell drove a burglar from her residence at 3026 BK Terrace and alerted police on Thursday afternoon. After fainting, Patrolman EB B. Oakes revived her with water. The thief escaped. he had been rummaging dresser drawers through the back yard entry.
Frederick Francis of Spokane says Tanlac cured his severe indigestion and weakness after four years of pain. He reports improved appetite, weight gain, better sleep, and regained energy for daily ranch work. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartel Drug Stores under a personal endorsement.
Major Malcolm Douglas launched his bid for prosecuting attorney with a campaign meeting at the Butler hotel where a Douglas for Prosecutor club formed. He pledged to guard the innocent, prosecute vigorously, and resist outside influence, while favoring mercy for first offenders and cooperation with law enforcement. Short remarks followed from local supporters. Howard Waterman presided as the event wrapped with a light aside about Bollet's French pastry.
In Black and White. Fine ribbed hose with fashioned foot in sizes 7 to 10 priced at 1.35 a pair. Hosiery First Floor. Pure thread silk stock to White Pink and Sky in sizes 4 to 614 on First Floor.
Serviceable attractive Petticoats priced at 3.95 feature chiffon taffeta flounces and cotton tops in Cherry Rose Emerald Bottle Green Coppe Purple Brown Navy and Black. Plain tops with two toned colored flounces also available on the Third Floor.
A novelty style sweater with a ruffled skirt and sleeves, offered in tan pink turquoise and black. Exceptional values priced at 14.95 with selection noted as second floor apparel.
We are now taking orders for many students who will soon be going away to school. Nations Section First Floor.
A new stock of high grade leather bags arrives in two sizes and two leathers Cobra Seal and Vachette. Special purchase prices valued at about 750 dollars retail and 8.50 dollars per bag. Hand bags feature in this promotional note.
An advertisement from Thornley's Seattle Chocolates promotes a single specialty candy made in a well known Seattle home. The copy highlights its exclusivity and appeal beyond Thornley's own store. First Floor.
Over 50 gingham patterns offered in light dark plaids stripes checks and solids. Fabrics measure 27 inches wide and priced at 50 cents per yard. Wash Goods second floor.
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