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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
14
Washington Feb 9 The Astoria Oregon jetty brief argues tentative findings in the interstate commerce case on the Columbia River would harm lower river commercial and shipping interests if approved by the commission. It asks for full commission oral arguments.
Father and son will not hold their scheduled banquet Monday evening because of the influenza situation. The postponed feed will be held at a date to be announced later.
Six veteran streetcar workers seek a superior court injunction to stop Superintendent Murphine from settling the seniority dispute in favor of former traction company men. They argue Murphine would base seniority on length of city service rather than overall service.
Police search for Malcolm McDougall after billbook and private papers were found in Dr. Arthur De Voe s yard at 235 Queen Anne Ave. Investigators say the items are believed to be abandoned loot and may link to a theft.
A rough house warming ends with Lance restoring order at a raucous dance. He uses force to seize a gun, dismisses the fighting, and guides Mary Hope home in a tense ride. He reveals tenderness, then hints at travel plans to Reno while Belle supports his departure.
Col. H H Arnold and Maj. Carl Spatz of the Western US Air Service say Winona Beattie will host an Alaska-Southeast race starting point and an LA Seattle commercial air line terminal if suitable land is found. The Seattle Alaska derby covers over 2000 miles, with LA to Seattle service promised to slash travel time from 64 to about 12 hours. The letter notes ongoing Seattle air service expansion.
County Treasurer William A. Gaines urges residents to pay their taxes now to receive a three percent rebate. The notice emphasizes prompt payment and savings for taxpayers through the incentive.
Mrs Isane Pearson national president of the League of American Penwomen plans to organize a New York section of the league. The section will aid young writing women and oversee students in journalism illustration and music.
Mary Hope funds a piano for the schoolhouse sparking social hopes and gossip. The Lorrigans refuse to pay and seize the piano during a Fourth of July dance, undoing neighborly ties. Lance learns of the feud and its gossip as he travels home, amid rumors of Tom Lorrigan’s troubles and local rustling whispers.
Public health officials urge caution as influenza threatens widespread outbreaks. Early victims are often weak or run down, with strong individuals better able to resist. The ad promotes Tanlac tonics and laxative tablets to reinforce health and combat after effects, alongside hygiene and ventilation reminders.
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a long used blood purifier to cure catarrh by cleansing impurities from the blood. It claims relief from throat drip hawking and foul breath, encouraging readers to obtain 8. 8. 8. at drug stores and seek free expert advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta, Georgia.
Seattle residents report rapid improvements in weak near sight with Lavoptik wash. Early cases show relief from eye strain and inflammation after a few days. The ad offers a small bottle guaranteed to any case of weak or strained sight.
A short newspaper blurb touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a breath freshening aid. It markets the product as a safe alternative to calomel and suggests improvement in bad breath.
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