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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
6
Service on the Lake Burien Alki and Fauntleroy municipal railway was interrupted for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon after a short circuit in the submarine cable cut power from the West Seattle sub station.
Lester Harris, described as a negro, was arrested here Thursday on grand larceny charges for the theft of an overcoat in Denver. Special investigator Ludwig Frank held Harris at 1824 24th Ave, awaiting Colorado extradition papers for removal to stand trial. In Denby Vale England residents traditionally bake a huge pie for a national celebration.
An at home internal medicine using Parmint double strength in hot water with sugar is claimed to relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises. The formula advises four daily doses and asserts it can restore hearing and reduce Eustachian tube inflammation.
Dorothy Phillips stars in The Hight to Happiness at the Colishum with a program that includes Jaceland comedy acts and Pathe News. The lineup features Liberty Katherine MacDonald in The Thunderbolt and a Cecil De Mille offering, plus other previews and shorts.
The Mission program draws crowds with “The Brute Breaker” and other features as the run is extended to Friday. Gloria Swanson and Meighan faced danger during shipwreck scenes while Anita Stewart’s “The Wreck” and Viola Dana’s “Please Get Married” also draw attention. Katharine MacDonald stars in “The Thunderbolt” at Liberty. Coliseum offers “The Right to Happiness” with Dorothy Philips amid a Russian revolution plot.
Fay Lemport, 18, once co star with Mary Pickford, reportedly received 39 marriage proposals in a month. The leading lady weighs 960 pounds and studies psychoanalysis to cope with the influx, using a modern repulse instead of a cold shoulder.
Dan Reed of Bend Oregon reports a 27 pound gain after taking Tanlac. He describes relief from stomach pain poor appetite and fatigue with improved sleep appetite and energy enabling him to work like before. He credits Tanlac with restoring health and endorses the product. Sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special Tanlac representative.
Hobart Bosworth and Irvin Wiat are filming a sea drama titled Tielow the Surface on the California coast north of Santa Monica. They restored a Japanese fishing village for atmosphere and even rebuilt a shop facade, attracting a passing car party expecting real provisions.
An old promotional note extols a pine based cough remedy using Pinex and syrup. It claims quick throat relief within 24 hours, suitable for bronchial issues and throat ailments. Warns against substitutes and urges buying 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex from The Pinex Co.
Clara Kine appears at the Strand in Eyes of Youth. Duet in Jermum stars in United Pictures feature. Bryant Washburn in It Pays to Advertise at the Coliseum. Harold Titus penning The Last Straw bought for Buck Jones. Descriptions include Zane Grey Desert Cold at Liberty and other upcoming pictures with Madge Kennedy and Pearl White among the cast.
The will of traction king T. P. Shonts names Amanda C. Thomas as the mysterious woman referred to as my friend. She is to receive 500000 dollars, while Mrs Shonts gets 5000 dollars and a portrait of herself by Prince Troubetskoy.
Victor Niemi and William Johnson, both 23, are in the city jail on open charges awaiting investigation into alleged seditious activities. They were arrested at the Happy Home pool room on Wednesday by members of the anti red squad.
An old advertisement touts mercurized wax as a facial treatment. A light coat before bed supposedly removes rough skin by morning washing away discolored patches and blemishes. The claim includes peeling off skin particles daily without long lasting harm and offers the product from druggists.
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