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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
12
The Public Service Commission notified Tacoma that street car fares may rise to 10 cents after January 18 unless a protest succeeds. The city council referred the notice to the city attorney who is studying East coast street car systems to oppose the increase.
Fourth division troops stationed in Gary since October 6 will be withdrawn gradually starting January 1. They are expected to depart for Fort Sheridan in small groups until all have left, as announced today. The move comes amid industrial turmoil blamed on a timid political approach by leaders.
In letters from 1907, Leo Shields, a famed bear hunter, wins Roosevelt's praise after guiding a bear hunt. The president creates the office of Roosevelt Louisiana and privately tells Shields, You are it, securing strong support though not financially. The notes describe Mississippi steamboats, camp life, and quirky encounters including a friendly riverine cat and a hardy hunter named Hen Lily. the tone mixes travelogue with presidential camaraderie.
A home made cough syrup recipe promotes Pinex with pine extract as a fast cure for coughs and chest congestion. The ad claims relief within 24 hours for throat and chest colds and lists ingredients and directions, touting superior cost and taste. It urges asking pharmacists for Pinex and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
Special investigator Frank T. Gordon and assistants have halted an epidemic of denatured alcohol deaths in Seattle. Prosecuting Attorney Fred C. Brown credits their efforts with nearly abolishing sale of denatured alcohol and making poisonings rare compared with eastern cities.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Himmerslough, 46, who died Monday at Columbus sanitarium, were held Tuesday at 2 PM in Bonney-Watson parlors. Entombment followed at Hill of Eternity cemetery. She is survived by her husband Morris Hammerslough of 821 Tenth Ave.
Seattle's 1920 park program seeks a $760 000 bond issue to voters next March. The finance committee will review an ordinance authorizing the park bond at its next meeting. The program covers new parks boulevards pathways and rehabilitation of the municipal bath house and playgrounds.
Sir William Osler renowned physician and scientist died at his Norden Gardens home after a long career. Born July 9 1849 in Tecumseh Ontario his death marks the loss of a leading medical figure. Funeral services for Anthony an 81 year old Seattle binder will be held Friday at St James at 10 am. Burial follows at Calvary cemetery.
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