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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1920

Page

2

Bread Likely to Come Down in 10-Cent Loaves

Washington date Feb 3 The question of bread prices is raised as wheat markets surge but experts predict bread may drop. Julius H Barnes federal wheat director warns against speculation by jobbers and millers as the U S grain corporation nears dissolution June 1 The withdrawal could risk wheat and flour handling while world price forces loom large.

Washington, D. C America Julius H. Barnes Federal U. S. Grain Corporation

Flu Hits Police Forces Amid Illness Plague

Sergt F A Ribbach reports several officers including Al Ryan G C Humes G A Bergstrom William Cronk and D W Keane are improving. J A Hodge A R Johnson and FE M Thomas are sick with flu. James Eagen and W J Sears show flu symptoms. Thomas Rudd sprained a small bone in his left foot. H W Kemper has la grippe and D P D Watson also has flu.

F. A. Ribbach al Ryan G. C. Humes G. A. Bergstrom William Cronk D. W. Keane J. A. Hodge A. R. Johnson FE. M. Thomas Bedfast James Eagen Thomas Rudd W. J Sear H. W. Kemper la Grippe D. PD. Watson

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertised for Digestive Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for indigestion heartburn and stomach trouble. It claims a scientific digesting aid after meals improves fermentation heaviness and appetite and that the tablets enrich gastric juices rest the stomach and restore health. Sold at all druggists for 60 cents a box.

Stuart

Judge Gordon Guides Seattle Justice with Reformist Hand

Police Judge John B. Gordon has served Seattle as conservator of the peace for fifteen years and could push his record toward five hundred thousand people counselled. He arrived in 1890 and became police judge in 1895, favoring reform over punishment while showing rare kindness to children and women and occasionally using a firm sentence when needed. Outside court he pursues fishing and hunting with passion.

John B. Gordon Seattle Gordon Judge Gordon First Ave Wylie, Hale @ Scott Gorflon

Bakers Accused of Excessive Profits in Chicago

Chicago bakers claim profits of 20 to 22 dollars per barrel on flour. The bakers and confectioners union officials stated this as the Chicago Federation of Labor opposed a 1 cent rise in loaf price, which took effect yesterday.

Chicago Bakerfs’ and Confectioners Chicago Federation of Labor

Russian Classes Held in Chamber of Commerce Hall

Russian classes meet in the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall on Monday and Thursday evenings, providing language instruction and cultural study for local residents seeking to learn Cyrillic script and Conversational Russian.

Chamber of Commerce

Man Says He Gave 2000 For a Marriage That Wasn’t

Thomas R. Hays claims he supplied his fiancée with 2000 to marry, only to learn she is already married to street car conductor Joseph Basgall. Basgall and his wife Anna Basgall face obtaining money under false pretenses charges. Hays was arrested for a past defrauding via a photograph enlargement scheme.

Portland Thomas R. Hays Anna Basgall Joseph Basgall Basgall Aversays Hays

Bandits Take $1.50 From Man. Two Suspects Held

Two suspects were arrested after two bandits without weapons robbed 8 B Currie at Union Street and 16th Avenue Monday night. Currie reported the $1.50 loss as police continued the investigation.

B. Currie Boylston Ave Union St 16Th Ave

Woman Crushed in Motor Car Crash at Ninth Avenue

Mrs. A. E. Baker reports injuries from a rear collision at Ninth Ave and Olympic Place. Her car was struck from behind two weeks ago. Both legs were crushed below the knee and her head was badly hurt. She recently recovered enough to report the incident.

A. E. Baker N. Broadway Ninth Ave Olympic Place

Japanese Rice Firms Active in U S

Three firms controlled exclusively by Japanese are growing rice in the United States. The report to the federal government from Yuba City Postmaster Harry Meyers notes also several individual Japanese who lease land and grow rice without direct business ties.

America Yuba City Cal Harry Meyers

How to Keep Baby Smiling and Well

Advice urges checking for constipation in unhappy or fussy babies. Suggests Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy, stating it acts by morning and relieves symptoms. Encourages readers to request a free sample bottle by mail to Dr W B Caldwell, Washington Street, Monticello.

Dr. Caldwell

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