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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1922
Page
7
An Iowa reader from Buchanan County describes a homemade hair darkening treatment the advertiser claims will restore natural color. Mix Bay Rum, glycerine, and Barho Compound with water, apply every other day to hair not scalp, and expect a noticeable darkening at low cost.
Fragmentary OCR shows a consumer note praising Honey and Tar for children and personal use, claiming reliable relief and requesting only this product. The text references Mra BE K at 1917 Ohio Ave, Superior, Wisconsin, and mentions dealers.
Conference of commanders and adjutants from 170 American Legion posts will convene in Seattle Saturday with a banquet hosted by six posts. More than 200 delegates from across the state will attend as the event launches the state service men census part of a nationwide effort to interview every veteran. Myrna Noenetta Jack, 1558 Interlaken Boulevard, died Monday at Providence Hospital of pneumonia brought on by a cerebral attack. A UW graduate and active member of the Music Arts Society, Women’s University Club and Sigma Kappa.
Mrs Agnes Swan Fisk age 4 percent died at her home 1812 Yale Avenue Monday She came to Washington in 19038 and graduated from Holy Names academy She was a teacher at the Quianas high school in Tacoma for four years
The 1921 Revenue Act limits inspections to one per tax year unless requested or needed. It reserves no appeal of the Commissioner's tax decisions except for fraud. It sets time limits for suits and refunds, and outlines interest on abatements and refunds. It also describes how determinations and credits are processed after audits and adjustments.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for stomach upset gas indigestion and heartburn. It claims relief in minutes and promotes a sixty cent bottle sold at drug stores as a safe effective anti acid for home use.
A medical notice explains stomach trouble is usually due to acidity and not lack of digestive juices. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salta and a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a week, plus Jad Salts to neutralize acid, remove buildup, and promote digestion. It notes relief after the first dose and mass education of digestive organs.
Vital statistics listing births across many families with varied surnames and street addresses. Entries include child names such as Shichiro, Kintaro, and Shinichi, with birth locations and parent or guardian references, reflecting a wide community tapestry.
A compiled list shows numerous marriage licenses issued to residents across Seattle and nearby cities. Names include William Bullock and Eleanor St John in Seattle, and Elizabeth Jackson of Seattle among others, with several entries noting Vancouver and Bremerton regions.
Brian ford university proposes a national debate championship linking Western Trinitate league winner with Eastern league champion. Western includes Washington Oregon California. Eastern lists Yale Harvard Princeton. Stanford backs Oregon Washington winner vs Eastern trio winner in Illinois post season contest. Meanwhile Columbus reports ptomaine poisoning sickening 300 at Mississippi State College for Women and Champaign notes a senior injured in fencing accident.
A garbled OCR segment lists multiple individuals with ages and street addresses across a city grid. Notable entries include Hai Honora aged 57 at Narvard avenue, Cecilia Dissimmple 12 at Fifth avenue, and Mage Slettengren 62 on Broadway, among others.
An advertisement explains using a paste of delatone powder and water to remove facial neck and arm hair. In two to three minutes the paste is rubbed off, the skin washed, and hair supposedly disappears. It cautions buyers to obtain genuine delatone and mix freshly.
An old advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil soothes backache from lumbago sciatica or strains. It promises instant relief when rubbed on the pain and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist. The copy emphasizes harmlessness and non burning skin effects.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for unsightly eruptions and rashes. Applying a little brings improvement by the next day, with germ destroying properties making it a premier sulfur preparation.
Dr Park Weed Willis was reelected president of the Seattle community fund at a chamber of commerce meeting. Officers elected include W J Thodes as first vice president Archie Taft as second vice president Dr Miliam Flead as third vice president and Clifford Wiley as treasurer. Two board vacancies resulted from Judge Thomas Burke's resignation and W L Thedes was elected first vice president.
Rabbi Samuel Koch will be the speaker and guest of honor at the Kiwanis club Wednesday noon meeting held at the Washington Annex.
Judge Burke's place filled by 1D. I. Frederick and Rhodes' one year term filled by Father Stafford. President appoints D. F. E. Skinner as chairman of the executive committee. L. J. Coleman and J. F. Douglas serve on the nominating committee with D. E. B. Skinner as chairman.
The transpacific liner Wenatchee arrives at Smith Cove in Seattle after a rapid Yokohama to Victoria leg. It completed the Yokohama to Victoria segment in under nine days and twenty hours while unloading Oriental freight.
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