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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

10

Urging Check on President Calls for Constitutional Action

Washington February 11 The article reports a congressional inquiry on steps to meet what may become a presidential disability crisis. Representative Fess introduces a constitutional amendment and a house judiciary committee review is urged to address the constitutional and legal aspects. Democrats view the move as political posturing tied to recent events and doubt it will pass.

United Prom Washington Herbert W. ‘Reso Fer Feas House Judiciary Committee Fess

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin

Ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel to detoxify and improve skin tone. It sells as a vegetable compound with olives, marketed as a substitute for calomel and offered in two sizes with a pleasant taste claim.

Georgians to Put McAdoo on Ballot

Georgians will keep McAdoo on the Democratic state preferential presidential primary ballot for April 20 unless he acts. Supporters who debated his letter stated placing his name was voluntary and would allow voters to express their choice for the White House candidate. Grand larceny charges involve Creed Lane, a Northern Pacific brakeman, after $1500 worth of merchandise was found in his Auburn area home.

Milledgeville, Ga William GO. McAdoo McAdoo MccAdoo White House Creed Lane Northern Pacific Auburn

Lincoln Tea Promises Quick Relief for Constipation

An old advertisement warns that constipation weakens the immune system and invites flu and grip. It pitches Lincoln Tea as an herb remedy to cleanse bowels, liver, and kidneys, claiming it prevents disease and suits children. Sold by Lincoln Proprietary Co.

Lincoln Lincoln Proprietary Co

English Players Arrive in Seattle for The Luck of the Navy

Thie is pretty Elsie Stranach with an English company arriving in Seattle to perform three days at the Metropolitan in The Luck of the Navy. Percy Hutchison and his Queen's Theatre Company present the war thriller in which he plays a young British submarine commander amid German attempts to seize wartime information.

Thie Elsie Stranach Seattle Metropolitan Percy Hutchison Queen's Theatre Company

Centralia School Superintendent Elected President

A. C. Roberts, superintendent Everett public schools, elected president of a normal school. Other briefs note Gov. Lowden opening a campaign, milk price increase, and various local and national updates including a train accident, war secretary remarks, and suffrage ratification in New Mexico.

Centralia A. C. Roberts Everett Public Schools Normal School Sioux Falia Frank O. Lowden

Judges named for Western Washington army essay contest

Brig. Gen. Maurice Thompson state adjutant general Prof KK Meany of the University of Washington and Mrs H A Bonnar president of the City Federation of Women’s clubs were chosen to judge the district of Western Washington in the national army essay contest for school children. Essays are to be written Friday on What Are the Benefits of an Enlistment in the U S Army.

Maurice Thompson

Low Cut Corsage Makes Them Hardy

Paris reports that women in the latest fashion with very short dresses and minimal corsages are less liable to pneumonia than those who cover up. A Matin quote attributes health to freer air circulation against the skin and a stimulus to the nervous system, citing an eminent physician.

Paris

Takes Ten Years to Deliver Mail

Portland reports a postal card mailed ten years ago through Tacoma has finally arrived in Chehalia Washington. Post office workers cite slow speed and possible human error as causes. TOM SWALE spoke at the Young Men's Republican luncheon at Meves' cafeteria. Welsh groups plan St Invic ta day observance February 28 at the Unitarian church.

Portland Tacoma Chehalia Wash Tom Swale Elmer J. Noble Post American Legion Young Men's Republican Club Meves Wales Unitarian Boylston Ave Hlowell St

Open Nostrils End a Cold or Catarrh

An advertisement claims Wilfys Cream Balm clears head colds and catarrh by opening nasal passages. A small bottle applied inside the nostrils allegedly soothes inflamed membranes for instant relief and easier breathing.

Convicted in Syndicalism Case at Port Angeles

Port Angeles reports John Picco was convicted of criminal syndicalism after an impassioned defense of the I W W preamble. James Parker faced trial on a similar charge the following day as the case drew to a close.

Port Angeles I W. W John Picco James Parker

Funeral for Matthew Branigan at St Josephs Church

Funeral services for Matthew Branigan 72 will be held at St Josephs church at 9 Friday morning. He died of pneumonia on Wednesday after living in Seattle 37 years. The family address is 1894 FE Republican st.

Matthew Branigan St. Joseph's Church Seattle Archie “M. Major Bonney-Watson Chapel

Simple Pinex based home cough syrup recipe

A ready made cough remedy claim leads to a home made mix using 21% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle filled with syrup. The blend promises quicker relief by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and aiding bronchial conditions. Pinex described as Norway pine extract with generations of use and a guaranteed satisfaction offer from The Pinex Co.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Lad

Dandruff Remedy Promises Glossier Hair

An old advertisement touts liquid argon as a cure for dandruff. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys all signs of dandruff after four ounces, with improved hair texture and relieved itching.

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