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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
8
A breezy sales pitch invites readers to own a Kodak camera, claiming the cost is trifling compared to the sport and pleasure of picture taking, and urging the audience to let us explain it to you.
The finishing brick drive for the Kiyther child home will close within a week, announced by W A Weary Wilkins chairing the brick committee after Thursday talks with coupon salesmen. Busi ness at Second avenue and Union street drew many inquiries as volunteers push for more coupons and support. Mother Ryther has recovered from a nervous breakdown and plans a California visit with her sister after the holidays.
The arrival of 25 Chinese silk merchants, en route to the International Silk Show in New York, delayed a Frederick and Nelson welcome meeting. The party is now due to arrive late Thursday, per the China club.
Ranger Jackman of the Texas Rangers arrests an aviator for disorderly flying after he allegedly performed stunts at a low altitude near houses and wires. The officer says the flyer was disturbing the peace and he pinched him as a deterrent.
Battle Creek, Michigan reports that Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake, A. B. Stove, United States Steel & Wire, and Ajax foundry will resume operations next week after layoff. Postum Cereal factory reopened last Monday.
A three day session of the Pacific Northwest Association of Dyers and Cleaners opens at the Frye hotel at 10 am. Delegates attend from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia.
Dr Beeler formerly a major in the medical reserve corps has been commissioned captain in the medical corps of the Washington National Guard Capt Beeler is well known in Seattle.
Detroit January 6 three armed bandits locked the manager and a clerk in the West Side branch of the Michigan State Bank vault. They escaped with eighteen thousand dollars and left the officials imprisoned in the vault for two hours.
Seven round trips to Victoria were made in December by air mail pilot Je Hubbard. A total of 2,042 pounds of mail rode on six trips. the seventh carried none due to the expected steamer failing to land. William W. Levi installed as consul commander of Home Camp No. 286, Woodmen of the World, with a special planned next Wednesday evening. Mount Clemens, Mich. Punch boards valued at several thousand dollars were confiscated by police.
James E. Blackwell, chief of Seattle's building department, told the public safety committee that portable school buildings are less comfortable and sanitary than the old red schoolhouses. The panel postponed action to legalize portable classrooms for a week to allow a personal inspection of the structures.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle will hold its annual meeting in the Bible rooms at 5 30 p m January 17. Elections of officers and trustees and plans for expanded activities in 1921 will be discussed. A public dinner follows at 6 30 p m in the cafe quarters.
Death of Mrs. Ida Hopping Richman in San Antonio occurred last Friday and was reported today to Seattle friends. The notice notes the Texas city of the passing and the transcontinental family awareness.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a preferred laxative for children. It markets a gentle, reliable effect and positions the product as a dependable remedy for minor digestive discomfort in youngsters.
A 1900s style advertisement touts Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap. It claims conventional soaps are too alkaline, damaging the scalp and hair. The ad promotes rubbing a teaspoonful on wet hair, producing rich lather, easy rinsing, quick drying, and soft, bright, manageable hair while removing dust and dandruff.
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