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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
9
The fragment indicates 35 wards with aldermen and 15 other seats. It mentions upcoming elections or votes on wards and a potential $20,000,900 expenditure tied to waterfront interests and aldermanic control.
Hobart Tasmania February 24 shipping shortage in Australia and Britain endangers many fruit growers with ruin as only half the crop has space allocated.
London dispatch says Miss Gertrude Tuckwell, one of seven newly appointed women magistrates, was the first sworn in. She pledged to perform duties with honor and justice and to take special interest in children's cases.
Today’s schedule features Constance Talmadge in Two Weeks and a Matt and An mated comedy at Liberty. Scenic and Calisrum present Katherine Mac Donald in The Beauty Market while Rex shows Dougine Maclean and Doris in Do None Leave. Strand screens Stryant Washburn in The Sis Heet Cellar with Line News Pietorials and Classic A shows Aline Joyce in The Third Degree.
Syonstance Talmadge in Two Weeks unfolds a chorus girl’s ruse to win affection among three bachelors, with a buttler’s horror and clever charm. Bryant Washburn stars in The Six Dest Cellars at the Strand where a burglar and a tamer of home brew caper provide comic byplay in prohibition era humor.
Katherine MacDonald headlines as the most beautiful woman in Lie movies while Dan C pid ien't eo forlorn starlets at water front. Water Every Week brings humor with Rogers in a cavalry tale. Colonel’s daughter romance fuels 23 Hours Leave at Hex. Colonial presents The Right of Way with Lytell as Chaney Steg and Carmen Phillips in supporting roles.
A fragmented ad-like passage promotes daily health routines for children. It mentions a gentle, pleasant tasting medicine and references Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for family use. The text emphasizes routine and lifelong health benefits.
Mies F Tranton of 620 Seneca reported a burglary by an unknown thief who entered her room during the night and stole silk underwear and other items from the Black Grip area.
Michael Lee of the Dewson hotel reported a burglary Tuesday in which thieves ransacked his room removing bed clothing and left him with nothing but trouble.
An advertisement warns that worries of kidney and bladder discomfort arise from excess meat and dehydration. It touts Jad Salts as a grape and lemon lithia preparation to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation, claiming inexpensive, gentle cleansing benefits.
Chicago dispatch reports Gen Leon Wood challenging Gen F C Lowden in the Illinois Republican presidential preference vote. Col William Procter notes demand to place Wood on the ballot while public views reform versus high prices and marriage as a social solution in a newspaper interview with Die MacDonald at the Coliseum.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a January evening where a woman fears a cold will ruin a luncheon she is hosting the next day. The dialogue shows concern, quick replies, and plans to rest to avoid worsening illness before entertaining guests.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as quick relief for backache lumbago sciatica and strains. It claims kidneys do not cause pain and promises instant soreness disappearance after rubbing on the affected area. It urges trials from a druggist and stresses harmlessness and non burning feel.
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims the product disguises gray hair completely after a few applications, leaving hair glossy, soft, and youthful looking. The copy notes the homebrew method is troublesome and touts four drug stores selling the bottle.
L H Shaw grocer at 3201 Zist Ave reports a rent dispute with landlord John Johnson. Signs claim monthly totals of 45 dollars for store and apartment, while Shaw says 25 for the store and 20 for the apartment, with a 75 dollar requested total. Neighbors support Shaw as the dispute continues. A stray line about a man courting a girl appears in the clipping.
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