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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
17
Memphis will shut down its drug dispensary line on January 1 after three years of operation. Health officials say the peddler trade will fill the gap as addicts plead for continued access, with hundreds lining up daily and many pleading for relief from their bondage to narcotics.
Mexico City reported the death of Gen. Benjamin Hill 44, secretary of war under President Obregon. A key figure in the Obregon revolt, he commanded the Mexico City garrison during De La Huerta’s provisional presidency. Illness was brief.
Edward Valentine, a Negro, repudiates his police confession to a 3.5 million dollar mail robbery at Council Bluffs. He says he confessed to obtain sleep. In China 2.6 million people are on famine relief, and US tuberculosis deaths in 1919 reach about ten percent.
New York papers profile Flora Sheffield once dismissed by phrenology as a child. After moving to America she joined stock companies, rose to leading roles in Three Live Ghosts on Broadway, and is set for electric light stardom in a Zelda Sears play next year.
More than 700 retail food dealers back a masquerade ball at the Crystal Pool on Friday night. The Seattle Retail Grocers association and the Northwest products committee of the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event with dancing displays. Special prizes for best costumes and prize waltzers are planned. Manufacturers will present displays and there will be stints. The public is invited to attend to support Mother Ryther's home.
A joint meeting in the county city building discussed proposed legislation including a state white slave law and strengthening the bone dry law. Delegations from King county and visiting lawmakers attended the session with broad local representation.
A Corfu citizens committee in Grant county invites Seattle residents to join a rabbit drive on December 1 and January 1, attaching a guarantee of 1000 rab bits per participant for each person taking part with rifles.
Anonymous note threatens the life of Leroy W. Rosa New York district attorney and targets liquor sellers in a chilling intimidation amid bootlegging concerns.
Wash cloth dolls in white Terry cloth painted as Raggedy Ann and Billy Bumps offered from 75¢ to 1.95. The Bon Marcheirls present Beacon cloth bath robes satin trimmed with cord at waist and neck in all color combos for 4.95. Cape gloves in brown gray and tan priced 2.25 to 2.50 on the upper main floor.
A catalog snippet promotes boys flannel blouses in navy gray and khaki with a breast pocket. Also features LANNEL shirts in sizes 12 1 4 to 14 years with price ranges 3 50 4 00 and 5 00.
The advertisement promotes rocking horses reduced in price at Toyland in the basement on Union Street. Items include 5 to 30 dollar horses with sale prices ranging from 3.75 to 22.50. The copy invites readers to buy for young children and mentions several price points.
The Fourth Floor offers quick service with gift wrapping weighing stamping and mailing to all parts of the United States. Visitors can have gifts prepared for giving or marking and then sent via parcel post and express service.
Decorative fabric sale note describes Chambray Gingham yardage 19¢ per yard with widths to 27 inches and lengths up to 10 yards. Colors include pink blue tan and gray. Recommends using the fabric for children's Christmas dresses and similar projects.
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