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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
9
The Rev William Anderson Mackey a prominent Northwest pastor died August 18 in Los Angeles. He first arrived in Seattle in 1896 as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, later served in Bellingham, and returned to Seattle in 1906. For six years he and Mrs Mackey have lived in Los Angeles.
The essay describes Senator Borah as a gifted orator who embraces a modest view of himself and the presidency. It notes his Idaho roots freeing him from social ambition and his habit of carrying a comb as a mark of his detached, observer stance on political revolutions.
In Fort Wayne Indiana Lois Smith age 18 from Kalamazoo Michigan and Frank Fowler age 22 from Columbus Indiana were arrested in city court for a staged nuptial. They arrived the night before on a freight train and Smith offered no explanation for her male attire. Judge Mungovan notified their parents about the incident.
Mrs Anna Deckman credits Gypsy Foot Relief with stopping burning feet and soft corns after years of agony. She reports swelling relief and ability to wear smaller shoes within days. The ad claims three minute relief or your money back and lists Bartell Swift and Owl Drug as sellers.
A promotion touts Oz-Mo poultices as a pre surgery remedy for goitre claiming they improve blood flow and reduce swelling within two weeks. The ad asserts external treatment is safe and lists Hartell's Swift's Owl and other druggists selling 2 and 6 dollar tins.
James B. McNamara, serving a life term for the Los Angeles Times bombing, speaks from California prison about punishment, social critique, and the outside world. He rejects optimism, praises a model prison, and notes others like J. J. McNamara and Ian Quheterin among his circle.
In Austin on August 24 the clash pits James B. Ferguson, impeached former governor, against Earl B. Mayfield in a United States Senate race. Mayfield is said to have Klan backing while Ferguson supports light wines and beers, signaling a bitter contest amid water and liquor debates.
The Vestal, nicknamed the floating navy yard, lies in Puget Sound and serves as the Pacific fleet repair ship. This 12,666 ton vessel houses a full machine shop, electrical repair, foundry, carpentry, optical, and fire control shops to maintain battleships in first class condition.
In candid remarks, Jim McNamara critiques beauty and decay, cites the Child Labor Act unconstitutionality, and denounces the rich’s lawbreaking while maintaining a model prisoner demeanor. He speaks of thoughts that fill his days and his steady, focused work in prison.
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