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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1919
Page
6
Readable text describes a California labeled syrup of laxative for children. Mentions a harmless laxative with fruity flavor and directions on the bottle. Emphasizes giving the product to children and its appealing taste.
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington warns at a Republican dinner against internationalism and a League of Nations. He urges reasserting the American Spirit and says the nation should focus on internal problems rather than German colonies.
J D Lowman assistant director of operations for the United States Shipping Board resigns from his government post after a one dollar a year tenure ending Friday night. His office oversaw loading of 187 vessels for the government during the war.
A historical piece argues Seattle's line purchases, streetcar power contracts, and public health actions amid wartime pressures. It critiques city leadership, calls for referendums, and links free speech debates to local governance and judiciary actions.
The Metropolitan hosts Julian Eltinge the impersonator with Mise Cora Mc Greachy the designer of his gowns and Willam Morris directing the tour with New York artists like Sydney Grant Dainty Marie Arnaut Brothers and Cleo Gascoigne among others. Also new shows at Pantages Levy's Orpheum Moore and Monte Carter's Oak feature acts by Elsie Murphy Eddie Klein the Colonial Five and The Willowed Pair with varied sketches and musical numbers.
Tokyo reports Japan imports sheep from Canada and the United States under government direction to improve its flocks. Milford Center Ohio contributed some fine animals and the government program shows results in better wool production.
San Carlo Opera Company launches Seattle season with four performances Thursday through Saturday. Josef Hofmann will headline Monday night recital marking a strong musical start, with Puccini Madame Butterfly featuring Haruko Onuki earning praise in Friday’s show and Il Trovatore closing tonight. Conductor John Sparer plans east tour to bolster the augmented symphony orchestra for May and June concerts.
Edith Hyde, 22, a brunette with blue gray eyes, won Manhattan’s prize beauty title at 4 a.m. at the Chu Chin Chow ball attended by leaders in arts and letters. Judges included Howard Chanler Christh, James Montgomery FlagK, Harrison Vieher, and Peryhn tanlane.
Memorial services honoring the late Hiram C Gill will be conducted by the Fourteen Associated Local Boards of Seattle and King County at the Press club auditorium located at University Street and Fifth Avenue. Col. J. M. Hawthorne, chairman of the Association of Local Boards, will preside at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Executive Secretary Herbert Cuthbert of the Pacific Northwest Tourist association will present an illustrated stereopticon lecture titled What the Northwest Has to Offer the Tourist. The talk is set for Monday at noon at the Transportation club.
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