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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

4

Card Party Joke Turns Over Oregon Town Offices to Women

In Umatilla Oregon women officials are shown after a party joke assignment. councilwomen Mrs Roy F Paula and Mrs J H Cherry, city treasurer Mrs Robert Merrick, recorder Mrs J H Cherry, mayor Mrs E E Starcher, and other councilwomen Mrs C G Brownell and Mrs Spinning occupy offices in the lower row.

Oregon Umatilla Mra H.C. Means Robert Merrick Roy F. Paula J. H. Cherry E. E. Starcher C. G. Brownell

Umatilla Elects Women in Petticoat City Government

In Umatilla Oregon the town elected a woman mayor four women council members a woman treasurer and a woman recorder turning the city government over to women. The joke election has sparked talk of a clean up and bold reforms as holdovers fear a recall and the prospect of a female marshal.

Umatilla Ore Umiatilla Columbia River Alaska Speck

Seattle Grocery Directory Excerpt Lists Numerous Merchants

A reader shows an extensive list of Seattle and nearby city grocery firms and merchants with addresses in Seattle Tacoma Everett Aberdeen and Olympia. Names include Swift's Premium Oleomargarine sellers and many market operators at Pike Place Market Westlake Public Market Woodland Park Ave Rainier Ave and more. The fragment notes addresses and business names across multiple counties and regions.

Town slate fields wives for new political lineup

In the town a new political lineup is announced with wives of local men filling key posts. Mayor Mrs E E Starcher retires after the term. Treasurer Mrs Robert Merrick. Recorder Mrs J H Cherry. councilwoman Mrs C G Brownell. other listed roles include Mrs H C Means and Mrs Roy F Paula with several holdovers and a new councilwoman Mrs A B Stephens.

E. E. Starcher Robert Merrick J. H. Cherry Connel C. G. Brownell H.C. Means Roy F. Paula Je. S. Spinning

Remedy for Wrinkles With Wax and Saxolite Treatment

A cosmetic advertisement extols mercolized wax to smooth skin and reduce wrinkles. It claims nightly wax coats absorb dead surface cells, revealing youthful, clear skin, plus a saxolite and witch hazel solution to erase fine lines, all without a sticky feel.

Christ in Christmas Debate Sparks Nationwide Discussion

New York December 22. A national debate centers on replacing Christ with X in Christmas. Rev. Christian F. Retener argues Santa Claus should remain in holiday tradition while Dr. Reisner defends Santa's link to Jesus and urges restoring Christ in Christmas.

New York America Christ Jesus Santa Clause Christian F. Retener Santa St. Nick Dr. Reisner Santa Claus Famous Grace Church Dr Reisner

Prison praised by released convict Logan Martin lauds Federal prison

Atlanta December 22. Logan Martin a poet who just completed a term at the Federal prison praises the institution. He says there is no inhumanity or brutality and notes many improvements and excellent conditions for men seeking education. He commends several officers who are now serving or have served there.

Atlanta Logan Martin

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