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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
12
The F. B. Lang Manufacturing Co. in Seattle, maker of ranges and furnaces, employs 116 men now and hopes to finance an expansion to 1,000 with regional and national advertising. The firm, founded in 1908, reports current annual sales of 400 000 and plans a fourth expansion, noting 95 percent of staff are ex service men.
Madrid observers report vociferous socialist protests led by leaders against the announcement that in September 192% the Spanish Jockey Club will stage an international horse race the Grand Prix of His Majesty Alfonso XIII. The purses will be more than $150 000.
Lisbon dispatch reports a serious breakdown in Spanish army discipline as orders for 10,000 new troops to depart for Morocco were cancelled because officers said they could not control their men in foreign service.
A bold advertisement features Boldt's Milk Bread with a playful callout to mothers and a doctor. The message hints at trusted family quality and daily use, aiming to draw shoppers to nearby stores for fresh loaves and breakfast staples.
Miss Mary Sandall a New York psychologist says heart and head cooperate to find good in activities and gain physical mental and spiritual benefit. She notes liking a task boosts value and originality is developed by mental growth over rote education. Sandall describes her path from Galveston to Carnegie Hall studio.
Paris reports the Cent Kilos club reopened with 800 members, down from about 600 before the war. Each member must weigh at least 225 pounds, and weight loss during army service disqualified many members.
London trade experts report rising demand for British goods in China, South America and the Orient. They believe British merchandise will maintain its lead over American-made. The article notes long fashions have created danger in men’s hats.
Mias Sandal recalls being lured by a New York woman to lecture in psychology. After arriving and finding only one pupil, he rented a studio, inviting interest that spread to clubs, organizations, and schools led by Miss Randall, who also sought lectures and a new stage career.
A fragment mentions Great Western trains reaching speeds up to 74.56 miles per hour at certain line points. It also includes garbled phrases about colds influenza and a dubious medical tablet, with a signature line attributed to W Grove and a note about a promo.
An appeal urges Seattle residents to hire tailors and buy clothing to aid displaced workers. The speaker promises low prices, quality workmanship, and real savings while providing jobs for those in need during the holiday season.
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