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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
2
Lulu Irons obtained a fee from Walter Irons claiming he left her three years ago and Rot supported her. She gains custody of the three children.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are advertised as a gentle remedy that purifies the blood and cleanses the bowels and liver to remove bad breath without the harsh effects of calomel. The ad notes a pure olive compound, directions to take one or two tablets weekly, and a price of 25 cents per box available at all druggists.
A Munich dispatch reports Dr Muehlen former Krupp director has been offered the foreign secretary portfolio in Bavaria. Although head of a major munitions works he disapproved of Germanys conduct of the war.
Brooklyn nurse Mrs. A Dixon endorses a home remedy using Orlex powder to darken gray hair. Dissolve in 4 oz of distilled or rain water, comb through, and use as directed with a bond guarantee. One box lasts months and leaves hair fluffy without rub off or stickiness, claiming a twenty year younger look.
Eighty veterans arrive in Seattle at 12:20 p m at the O W depot including seven from the old Second Regiment National Guard of Washington now the 161th infantry. They are scheduled to depart for Camp Lewie at 12 45.
Plans announced for a welcome in downtown on March 7 as the French army veterans band arrives. A reception committee will meet the group, escort them to hotels, then a parade, lunch at the Red Cross room, and concerts in the afternoon and evening near Liberty Theatre.
Mothers directed to keep a box of Mother rays Sweet Powders for Children for the season. Claims to break up colds relieve fevers constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Used by mothers over 20 years and sold in all drug stores with no substitutes.
Tom Egan a business agent for Barbers Union Local 195 files a complaint against barber Montgomery at 1916 Howell street. Egan says Montgomery bit and dragged him, chewed part of his ear, and held him while bystanders and police intervened. Dr Douglas repaired the ear injury.
Northwest public libraries urge citizens to donate surplus books and magazines for troops overseas. Twelve thousand volumes already sent to Vindograd or Vindovo... wait. the text cites Vlndivoetok, Archangel, and European camps. Judson T. Jennings of Seattle Public Library leads organizing efforts in Germany for the army of occupation. Assistants Mary F. Isom of Portland and Edward E. Ruby will aid hospital library work in France and Germany.
Donald Beaton and Walter Dunbar, longshoremen, were seriously wounded when armed sailor guards opened fire at the Hanford dock early Wednesday. Both are improving in city hospital and expected to recover. Frank Spring, W. J. Flynn, and Cc. H. Campbell face charges. A. Nelson is a witness, all held in city jail.
In Chicago February 27 report on municipal races notes William Hale Thompson as Republican nominee for mayor after a primary win by 39946 votes. Democratic nominee is County Clerk Robert M Sweitzer. Carter H Harrison five time mayor and Red Cross worker is expected back to run on a nonpartisan line.
Five university pharmacy students have been pledged to the Kappa Pal national pharmaceutical fraternity. The sophomores Perry Land and Richard Lee join the freshmen John 8 Halsey Lon W Hartman and Waiter C Belstad in the initiation.
A military notice lists casualties with statuses including killed in action died of wounds and missing in action among service members. The brief item notes varying causes and dispatch dates, reflecting ongoing combat losses.
The War Department casualty list includes five Beattie men among the wounded or reported with undetermined status. Names include Private Robert BE Mitchell, Sergt Harry Arthur Wares, Corp Graham Hornbeck, Sergt Charles Edward Simpson, and Sergt Simeon F Wood, with next of kin and addresses in Washington state towns such as Waldorf Seattle and Beattie. Additional names and residences appear for wounded and slightly wounded personnel across Washington locations including Vancouver, South Bend, Montesano, Port Angeles, Seattle, and Chehalis.
British campaign figure Mrs Hope of Luiffness defended by her husband’s family as they seek custody of their two children. Accusations include public drinking with soldiers, hosting three army men, and rubbing whisky on the children’s faces while traveling. Alleged threats to shoot the children are noted.
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