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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
14
A stove exploded in a rooming house at 500 224 Ave Tuesday night as Mrs. M Wells escaped minutes before the blast. Burning oil spilled around the room but flames were extinguished with little structural damage. The house is run by Mrs. M Hughes, a colored proprietor.
The article notes ancient monks used over three hundred medicinal plant species. It contrasts centuries of progress with enduring remedies like Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, praised for relieving various female illnesses for more than forty years and seen as a standard remedy.
Treasury Secretary Glass estimated a June 30 1920 deficit of more than three billion dollars for the current year and a deficit of about one and a half billion for the next year. He warned Congress to revise revenue laws to avoid increased taxes and to curb exemptions and excess profits.
Mrs Euphasia Van Camp seeks a divorce from Prank Van Camp in Los Angeles on technical grounds. The 20 year old, once head of the Indianapolis park and bean packing firm bearing his name, is now connected to a seafood packing company in San Pedro.
Matthew Wilson Gillespie aged 64 dies at Richmond Highlands. Funeral set for 10 o'clock Thursday at Butterworth chapel. He is survived by two sons Charles John and Albert Joseph and one daughter Florence.
A magazine style claim states stage people rely on Marmelta Prescription tablets to reduce fat. An actress reports losing two to four pounds weekly using Marmela tablets and maintaining weight by taking them several times a year. The ad appeals to Detroit readers as harmless and effective.
United Press report details Early 1920s reconstruction agenda for Congress led by President Wilson. Key items include budget reform with a budget bureau and independent auditing, a single appropriations committee, and conflicts over treasury controlled budget measures. Other topics cover anti red measures, industrial dispute mediation, tax reform, tariffs, and relief for soldiers seeking land. Senate and House debate pace with opposing views and potential delays in treaty action.
A small package of Hamburg Tea is advertised for curing colds and grip. A tablespoonful mixed with boiling water is strained and drunk as a tea. It claims to open the pores relieve congestion loosen bowels and break a cold at once. The product is described as inexpensive vegetable and harmless.
Neuralgic Pains Hamlin's Wizard Oj is a safe and effective treatment for headache and neuralgia. Rubbed in where the pain is, it relieves quickly and acts as a tonic to tortured nerves. Also antiseptic, prevents infections from injuries and soothes various ailments. Also marketed for worn feet stiff neck frost bites and cold sores. Sold by druggists for 30 cents with money back guarantee. Wizard Liver Whips are pink pills 30 cents with satisfaction guarantee.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Gillespie Hill a prominent pioneer woman of Whidby Island and Port Townsend were conducted yesterday. Survived by four sons Albert Charles Phillips R Horace Hill Harry C Hill and William H Hill and a sister Mrs A A Phillips of Olympia.
Gov. Louis F. Hart warned that the mine situation is critical and no move will be made to work Washington mines with unskilled miners until plans are ready. He spoke at New Washington on Wednesday and cautioned against premature action.
M. E. Mallahan defeated Dr. A. W Orlob Tuesday by 97 to 28 to become Bothell mayor. Councilmen elected were c¢. O. Wilson, Charles R. Walters and R. V. Spinney.
Clarence L. Reames former special district attorney addressed the Constitutional Government league at the Masonic club Wednesday noon recounting the government's version of the February general strike.
The Seattle Hardware Co purchased a triangular plot south of its First Ave and King St holdings from OW. The estimated price is 100000 dollars. The seven story building on the site may be extended.
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