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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
10
In Anaconda Montana on February 24 a local merchant Gnose claims prohibition has doubled onion consumption. He notes sandwich stands and soda shops now offer onions with every item as the substitute for alcohol’s bite.
Boston report notes F. J. Reher and Harold J. W. Kay describe a delicate instrument to record underwater sounds at 35 to 40 miles. The device could capture a whale grunt a mosquito wing beat or an iceberg echo from afar as navy and army experts push development.
Paris reports that St Lamie, the women’s prison housed in a former convent, will be torn down soon and replaced by a new suburban facility after the old building was condemned.
In Toronto on February 24 a meeting of undertakers denounced burial at sea stating the ocean is not a suitable burial place and adopted a strong resolution against the practice.
In Rome on February 24 beans and other spring vegetables and fruit including cherries are ripening in market gardens but cultivators doubt these signs and fear a spell of hard weather to come.
Mia I G Millier, president of the Springfield Improvement League, ridiculed mothers attire in launching a campaign against unchaperoned dances, immodest dresses, and heavy makeup. He blamed mothers for dressing more boldly than their daughters and even quipped that some women on the street wear too little.
An electrically heated steam table similar to a tea wagon has been introduced for hospital use to assist warming and serving duties. The device aims to improve efficiency in patient care and meal service.
Jack Pickford film actor in Los Angeles was in serious condition from bronchial pneumonia and was reported to be slightly improved at his home.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports the camp no longer lures adventurers and fortune hunters. The mining town has shed its notorious rep with no jail confinement in the last 18 months.
An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion acidity and stomach distress after meals. It touts Pape's Diapepain tablets as the surest quickest stomach relievers costing little at drug stores and urges immediate use.
London reports a locust outbreak sweeping Britain with millions of dollars in crops ruined. The nation mobilizes to eradicate the pests as researchers reveal locust eggs sealed in tins can hatch years later.
Bill Corey won the Anchorage Kennel Club stake race with four setters and three Malamutes finishing six minutes and 40 seconds ahead of the field. Mrs Neil's borrowed team went lame and finished fourth.
Wise old Dad reveals a secret purchase plan in casual family banter. The daughters learn he bought clothes on credit at Cherry’s, 207 Rialto building, Second Ave between Madison and Spring, prompting playful praise for his savvy.
Smith Cook, once a Kansas City policeman, dies from injuries suffered when a woman he attempted to arrest bit his leg seventeen years ago. The case ends with his death attributed to the prior attack and long term complications.
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