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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
10
Public safety committee of the city council took no action on Dr. H. M. Read’s request for funding to hire seven nurses for city schools. They preferred to wait on four new state laws on school clinics, seen as covering the measure’s objectionable features.
A jury awarded $1,145.75 for medical expenses in the death of Sophie Machek, killed in a street car collision January 29, 1920. Charlies J. Machek, her father and administrator, pursues a separate $35,000 claim against the city. The ruling upholds a supreme court decision and ends the work of 24 nurses.
Edward Salmon of Southampton, aged 102, proclaims he is fit as a fiddle. He married again at 75 and, at 97, climbed onto a roof to inspect repairs, underscoring a life of activity and resilience.
Ed Ware of 2626 Juneau Street, Seattle, testifies Tanlac rebuilt his strength, eased stomach trouble, headaches, and rheumatism, improved sleep and weight, and revived his energy for work. He says he feels like a new man and praises the medicine’s effects. Bartell Drug Stores sells Tanlac.
Dr. Ira C. Brown, Seattle school medical officer, predicts a better race of men and women as milk consumption reaches 40,000,000 quarts daily and Seattle pupils received 65,078 half pint bottles in six months, 15,990 free. He spoke at the Pacific Northwest Milk Dealers and Dairy Inspectors convention in Seattle. Other speakers included Clare Ketcham Tripp, Hugh M. Caldwell, J. Hemphill, F. B. Flood, W. T. McDonald, and University of Washington officials.
Military committee weighs army appropriation bill. Naval committee takes up navy appropriation bill. Manufactures committee continues coal hearings. John Nays Hammond testifies on trade with Kuseia before foreign affairs committee. John Darton Payne testifies on shipping board expenditures. Interstate commerce sub committee considers amendments to war risk insurance act. Appropriations committee considers nitrate project at Muncie Shoals Alabama.
Mail to Penetrate Winter Bound North over a mail route using boats railways and dog teams will go forward Saturday when the mail boat Northwestern leaves this port. Some of the mail has been here since September 26 1920. The halibut is the largest flat fish family races.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve catarrh and head colds by clearing nasal passages. It claims antiseptic germ destruction, quick relief, and easy breathing with no more hawking or snuffling. Infant relief and instant head clarity are highlighted.
Oklahoma City reports a proposed house bill making snoring and sleep disturbance after 1 a.m. illegal with penalties. First offense carries loss of breakfast, second offense requires living with a mother in law for some days, and fines range from 100 to 1000 dollars for subsequent offenses. Boise incident: Charles H Turner, former Caldwell mayor, dies when train hits his car.
Kansas ships large quantities of corn to famine districts in China. The relief effort focuses on alleviating hunger amid ongoing shortages and widespread need across several counties.
O. O. Molbrget of Bothell was saved from probable death Wednesday afternoon when a parking truck driver used a fire extinguisher to put out flames after Molbrget plunged over a 10 foot embankment near Lake Forest Park while reaching for his watch.
Thomas Garand of Vashon Instand fisherman is charged with first degree murder in the death of Oscar Hookien at Tacoma General hospital on February 11. He allegedly shot Hookien after a land dispute on December 10, 1920. Also scheduled for arraignment is Paul Schaeffer, ex teller at Northside State Bank, on grand larceny of $10,000.
A state board reviewed the allocation of National Guard troops at the armory. Col Robert H. Noble led National Guard affairs in the Ninth corps area, with Brig. Gen. Maurice Thompson, Majors Malcolm Douglas and William C. Bickford also serving on the panel.
Home economics students of the University of Washington plan an early April fashion show with styles revised after a spring event. Coeds will model outfits in locations including New York and Paris, reflecting campus fashion trends.
Two thirds of the district quota of 50000 for the Irish relief fund has been raised with 31500 on hand. Encouraging reports come from other parts of the state and it is expected the fund will be raised by month end.
Read of Mrs. Spears of Sandpoint Idaho who claims dramatic restoration through Dr Loughneys Sanitarian Bake Oven in Kirkland and Seattle. She reports arthritis relief weight gain restored mobility and looks twenty five years younger after daily heat treatment for thirty days and praises the method in an advertisement style account.
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