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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

8

Johnsons Dominate Newly Elected Congress

Washington reports a census of recently elected members shows the Johnsons leading with five members across states including Washington West Virginia South Dakota and Texas. The House also features multiple Taylors Browns and Smiths along with several Clarks Grahams Wards and others, indicating broad Johnson family representation.

Washington Johnsons Senta Congress Joneses Smiths Jones Texas Panhandle House of Representatives Stucky West Virginia South da Texas Idaho Michigan Taylors Winsconsin New Brown Kansas York Greenes Massachusetts Moores Hulls Coles Clarks Nell Williams Grahams Lees Majors Strongs Newtons Howards

Treasure device uncovers old chest near Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge on December 21 a treasure detector led Ermmit Greene to a chest buried about 300 years ago. The chest reportedly contained $1327 in coins and $1500 in valued coins with other finds including gold bars and pipes unearthed during extended digging. A radio like device senses metal depth to six feet and noted bars and relics near the surface.

Baton Rouge Ermmit Greene Greene Case Huntere

Swindler Promotes Lawn Seed Scam in Chicago

A man in Chicago is swindling women by claiming he is sent to collect money to buy lawn seed. He tells victims a teaspoonful of vinegar in water will remove stains from serge, a ploy used to gain trust and extract funds.

Chicago

What Does Labor Want A Civic Federation View

A friend challenged my claim that strike control laws fail to curb labor stoppages. I reference Hayes Robbins's The Labor in New England which critiques Australian New Zealand Canadian and Kansas laws and argues the core evil is denying access to natural opportunities for self employment while portraying labor as people striving to preserve their dignity.

New Zealand Kansas Wilkerson Hayes Robbins Civic Federation of New England Lawa

Insurance Man Graduates From Carnegie School

W. G. Henway of Seattle, a staff member of Union Central Life Insurance Co.'s Seattle office, completed the life insurance salesmanship class at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg on Friday, per a report to friends.

Carnegie Institute Pittsburg W. G. Henway Seattle Henway Union Central Life Insurance Co

Sap Circulates Fivefold Through the Horse's Leg Artery

A veterinary note describes how saplike fluid travels five times as forcefully through the main artery of a horse’s leg, highlighting the vascular dynamics in equine anatomy.

Bon Marche Basement Deals on Glass Dishes and Baskets

Bargain sale offers hand painted bon bon and pickle dishes with inset designs and fern motif. Nut baskets and bonbon baskets in dainty colors or clear glass priced 12 for $2.00 at Union Street basement.

Nippon China Union Street Bon Marche Kon Marche How Marche

Pollyanna Style Aprons and Fashion Accessories Featured

An assortment of Cretonne Ging ham aprons for ages 10 to 16 and Lingette Step-Ins and Vests priced at 95 cents each in pink or blue. Also listed are Shoe Trees hand decorated, Powder Dolls for the dressing table, non marche imported fabric strap-wrist washable gloves, tea cups and saucers with blue designs, earthen teapots, oil cloth luncheon sets, lace-trimmed scarfs, 50 inch lace centers, and other items from Art Shop.

Cretonne Lingette the Hon Marche

Parisian Handy Bags and Ben Marche Tams Featured

The advertisement lists Parisian Handy Bags of patent leather lined with brocade priced at 1.95 and Ben Marche Tams of brushed wool in multiple colors. It promotes aprons in sateen and gingham, patent leather vanity items, full fashioned silk hose, Heather mixture stockings, Phoenix silk and fiber vests, and Pollyanna aprons in various fabrics.

Non Marche Phoenix Bon Marche

Hemstitched Linen Goods and Handkerchiefs at Bow Market

Hemstitched pillow cases and linen towels join Turkish thread and linen handkerchiefs with colors and hand embroidery. The main floor boasts a bow market display of linens and damask pieces suitable for table and dresser use.

Bow Marche

Hand-Painted Nip-Plates and Teapots in Basement Sale

Items offered include hand painted Nip- plates and pickle es, bonbon dishes, floral band teapots, sharp carving and steak knives at $1 each, glass salt and pepper shakers, Bertha collars, Peter Pan sets, net guimpes with lace, lace trimmed handkerchiefs, swing photo frames in gold and silver, and photogravure pictures in tinted frames size 10x13. Fourth Floor.

Ben Marche Bon Marche

Hand-Painted Cups and Saucers at Bon Marche Display

At $1.50 each Nippon hand painted cups and saucers creamer and sugar flower bowls in pretty colors hand painted dishes and Bon Marche panel mirrors with pictures on top frames burnished and tarnished imported photogravure pictures show beautiful scenes and pretty color engravings

Nippon Union Street Bon Marche

Nut Bowls and Hand Painted Dishes Debut at Ours Shop

Nippon China features pretty designs with 6 Nut Bowls and 6 hand painted dishes advertised. The display highlights one of Ours, a Willa Cather work, and The Judge by Rebecca West as part of the upper main floor assortment.

Willa Cather Rebecca Westock Bon Marche

Tom Sawyer Blouses and Hats Advertised

Advertiser promotes Tom Sawyer blouses and shirts with hats and caps in cloth styles offered in various designs.

Tom Sawyer

Ad Openings and Garment Displays in a Gift Edition

The listing highlights a collection of apparel and accessories including satin chemises, boudoir caps, bloomers, and wool hose. Seasonal gift edition items feature lace trims, embroidery, and decorative patterns. Also advertised are children’s books such as Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Uncle Wiggily’s Picture Book.

Jersey Tom Sawyer Diggerdy Norwood Uncle Wiggily Linderman Uv Main Fleet Hen Marche

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