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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

6

Illinois Only Bound Boy Freed

Adelbert Daluege, Illinois only bound boy, was freed after four years four months and 20 days in court at Edwardsville. The 16 year old, bound in 1915 to learn agriculture and live at John Breas farm, sought guardian John Brees, with terms including no gambling or marriage, lodging, food, and basic education. This jure was the first filed in Illinois since Civil War days, officials said.

Edwardsville Ill Adelbert Daluege Illinois Adelbert John Brees John Breas Minois

Suspended Sentence for Roast Borrower

A. L. Colson, a baker at Chauncey Wright restaurant at 1209 Second Ave, borrowed a roast and a ham from the company refrigerator last Saturday to entertain relatives for Sunday dinner. Friday Judge Otis W. Brinker imposed a six month suspended sentence in the county jail.

A. L. Colson Chauncey Wright Second Ave Otis W. Brinker

Boys Vanish From Home Sparking Police Search

Parents of Hollis Richards 15 and George Richards 13 ask police to locate their sons who disappeared from 2920 Fairview Ave Thursday afternoon after leaving a note claiming they planned to go to California or Canada. They carried 36 dollars and wore scout suits with sweaters.

Hollis George Richards Fairview Ave California Canada

Ivy offers for Mother Ryther Home garden project

J E Standley of Ye Olde Curiosity Shop offers to supply and show hundreds of rooted vines for Mother Ryther Home garden at Totem Place 1750 Palm Ave West Seattle. He invites a representative to visit mornings to select vines to dig out.

Doc Matthews Is Outclassed Now

Eugene Arceau arrived in New York from France aboard the liner Olympic. He stands six feet tall and slept in an alley due to no berth fitting him. Also on the ship was Miss Gerty Mills, measured at one foot one inch in height.

New York Eugene Arceau France Olympic Gerty Mills

State department stores accused of large profits in Chicago

United States Attorney Charles F. Clyne charged Chicago department stores with taking enormous profits. The suit clothes allegedly sold $60 above cost and shoes priced $9 above wholesale. The statement was issued today in Chicago.

Chicago United States Charles F. Clyne

Park Reservoir Project Delayed Over Dumping Grounds

Construction of the Volunteer park reservoir, budgeted at more than $225 000, may be delayed for months. The delay stems from a shortage of dumping grounds for 90 000 cubic feet of earth to be excavated. No contract was awarded by the board of public works at Friday’s meeting.

Volunteer Park Board of Public Works

Skagit Progress O K With Council

City council and board of public works officials praised progress on Seattle’s big Skagit hydro electric project after a three day inspection tour. They returned Friday expressing favorable impressions of the plant’s development and status.

Seattle Skagit Board of Public Works

Coal Miners at Wilkeson Return to Work After Union Win

Wilkeson Wash August 27 The first group of the union coal miners who struck on October 81 1919 returned to work today after a settlement between United Mine Workers district officers and Wilkeson Coal and Coke Co The agreement recognizes the union as the basis of settlement

Wilkeson, Wash Wilkeson Coal & Coke Co United Mine Workers of America

Beck Seeks Clarity On County Commission Candidacy

W. W. Beck, candidate for county commissioner in the North district, releases a statement clarifying his stance. He opposes cutting salaries of efficient employees in city or county and supports removing idle workers or grafters, while favoring wage increases for street car workers if other classes receive raises.

W. W. Beck

Thief Steals $20 Charm From Man in City Roaming

John W. Johnson of 171 McGrawat reports a thief grabbed his $20 gold charm from a watch chain along with his $100 watch while he roamed the city Friday. The incident centers on the missing jewelry and timepiece.

John W. Johnson McGrawat

Women Seek Diamond Dyes for Perfect Results

Promote Diamond Dyes as the guaranteed solution for dyeing fabrics. Consumers are advised to avoid streaks and material damage and to obtain a color card from a local drugstore.

Freezone Corn Remedy Claims Instant Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Freezone to lift corns without pain. A druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents to remove hard or soft corns and toe calluses, claiming no soreness or irritation.

Flaming itching skin diseases and their cure

The article explains many skin diseases originate below the surface and cannot be cured by local treatments. It promotes S. S. S. as a superior remedy that cleanses the blood and addresses the root cause, claiming relief and restored healthy skin. Readers are urged to write for expert medical advice to Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

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