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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
5
Utilities chief Thomas F. Murphine flew to Olympia to oppose a proposed state bill setting a new standard for firewood loads. He argues the plan gives consumers less wood by wagon load, as 168 cubic feet constitutes a cord and 184 cubic feet a half cord, reducing actual measures from current rules.
The New York Association for the Blind reports growth in all activities despite wartime conditions. The census lists over 11,000 names with 3,346 blind in Greater New York. Bourne Workshop produced 193,452 brooms and 2,730 caned chairs, with 3,000 willow baskets. sales totaled $127,257.59 from 108 workers.
Navigation on the Rhine under the Dutch flag has resumed after earlier difficulties in Germany during the Allied occupation, signaling a restoration of river traffic and trade routes disrupted by wartime conditions.
Paizo Ointment promises relief from itching burning and swelling of piles with a claim of curing within days. It notes money back if not cured and asserts soothing of irritation and improved sleep after the first application with price information omitted.
Trustees endorsed four measures from the state development bureau and legislative committee. The package covers a state land recreation service, land settlement policy, Snake River Valley project, and farm product grading at shipping points. It notes irrigation tied to the proposed Snake River dam to water 120000 acres and power generation.
A painting valued at $64,000 borrowed from a New York collection and shown at the public library exhibit was damaged by a likely fanatic. The Cupid motif shows sparks of love in a woman's breast and was marred by a large crescent scratch and additional scratches in the background.
Dr Edwin J Brown Seattle dentist declares quarantine ward insanitary and will speak before the city council public safety committee on Wednesday afternoon. He previously urged city officials last summer to remedy the ward conditions. The Winnipeg ministerial association faced censure when trades and labor council cut ties after the statement about earthly life and the hereafter.
A label touts headache and body pain relief from a cold with LAXATIVE EROMO QUININE Tablets. The box shows EL W. GROVE'S signature and is priced at 30 cents.
A city poll of officers shows seven voting that spring has arrived while three doubt it. Councillors and staff cite birds, blossoms, and crocuses in yards as signs, but many complain of cold mornings and lingering winter coats.
German Chief of Foreign Affairs Brockdorff-Rantzau becomes Germanys new minister of foreign affairs and aims to restore relations with the world after peace.
More than 800 new citizens will be welcomed at a Y M C A naturalization night. The event features addresses by local judges and performances by the city’s musical talent. Families of new citizens are invited to attend.
Olympia reports Norman E F Burnett found guilty of first degree murder of his wife and two sons will seek a new trial through attorney George F Yantia. If denied or not won on appeal, he faces a life sentence.
Three Jews join the Lithuanian cabinet with one as under secretary of state for foreign affairs, another as under secretary of state for commerce and industry, and a third appointed to establish the new ministry of Jewish affairs.
Inez Peterson known as Big Pete was convicted of attempting grand larceny after posing as Mrs Edgar Ames and taking $26.15 worth of clothing from a local department store. Deputy prosecutor John A Frater said she faces habitual criminal status and potential life imprisonment if convicted on that charge. Former Sheriff Hodge had brought her from California years ago on a blackmail charge.
An ad touts Freezone as a painless, inexpensive corns and calluses remedy. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents and promises instant relief with drops that lift the corn or callus without pain, delivering root and all.
Advertising notice touts very low prices for high grade dentistry due to high volume. Claims use of best materials, guaranteed work with a binding guarantee, painless methods, and fully qualified operators with state board certification. Emphasizes strict sanitation and modern sterilization equipment.
We invite you to call for a prom examination by an expert dentist who will explain what to do to achieve perfect dental condition and provide an estimate. The exam and estimate cost nothing and carry no obligation, encouraging you to gain the advantage of a good set of teeth.
L. H. Gray of L. H. Gray & Co and R. F. Guerin recently acquired a large stake in the National Automatic Fender Co. At the stockholders meeting in Seattle on Friday February 14, L. H. Gray was elected president and treasurer and A. L. Patterson was chosen vice
Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America announced before the American Geographical Society that fifty thousand dollars has been offered by a prominent businessman for the privilege of being carried as a mechanic on the first transatlantic flight in an airplane.
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