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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
10
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe laxative to clear poisons and toxins from the body. It compares carbon clogging a motor to excess bile and constipation, promising relief from headaches stomach upset and sleepless nights. The copy claims Cascarets cause no griping and work while you sleep.
An advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable mix with olives that act on the liver to brighten dull wastes and produce a buoyant feeling. The copy emphasizes natural ingredients and a health boost from the product.
Four people sustained injuries in city traffic incidents Friday night. John Hughes of 2218 Eighth Ave suffered toe lacerations after a street car on Seventh Ave and Westlake Ave struck him. Isaac Meyers of 2924 Fuhrman Ave is hospitalized with a facial cut after a machine collision at First Ave and Jackson St. Carl Carlson remains in city hospital with several fractured ribs from a machine collision at Maynard Ave and Dearborn St. Francia Brown, of Renton, was bruised when knocked from a bicycle at Second Ave and Union St by an automobile driven by Frank Samuels.
Walter Demick age eight, son of Mrs.Kd Converse, stepped into the path of an automobile driven by Justice of the Peace Cedric Miller, a former University of Washington football player, and died from injuries the following day. The incident occurred last evening in Vancouver Washington. The report notes a separate luncheon at Meves cafeteria where T DPD Rockwell spoke on Tax Reforms and Frank Waterhouse was unable to attend.
A selection of letters from Theodore Roosevelt to family members recounting Christmas at the White House 1903 memories including Panamas canal dispute reform and tales of children and pets. The notes mention Kermit Allan Extith and Ethel with playful anecdotes and a juggling outing with Kellar.
A woman carried Armin Hollinger’s diamond rings to the store front to seek better light and escaped in a car, according to Armin. Police noted the brief incident as the suspect vanished.
About 500 West Seattle residents urged city aid at a meeting on Thursday night at West Seattle High School. They asked for regulation of fitness service, continuation of the ferry system, and doubletracking of California Avenue beyond Wallingford. Thomas F. Murphine said funds are insufficient to double-track further, while Acting Mayor Lane and councilmen attended.
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Spargur performed at Meany Hall on Friday night. Dvoraks Carnival Overture drew the strongest ovation while Saint-Saens Omphale's Spinning Wheel charmed discerning listeners. Elgars Dream of Gerontius and Schumanns B flat symphony also received enthusiastic notices.
In a lighthearted column a baseball player is playfully described as not always a good catch in the matrimonial game. The piece uses witty sports analogies to compare dating quirks and on field misplays.
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