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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1920

Page

12

Hoover Opposed to More U S Loans to Europe Nations

Sacramento California January 7 Herbert Hoover says the United States should not extend further loans to European nations and that future financial relations should rely on ordinary business. He travels to Washington for the president's industrial conference and emphasizes ratification of peace and avoiding higher taxes.

Hoover U. S Europe Sacramento Cal Herbert Hoover United States Ington

Thieves Hit Three Girls Bakery In Two Break-ins

Burglars struck the Three Girls Bakery Co. twice on Tuesday at 1909 Westlake Ave and at Seventh Ave and Pine. They obtained $1 from the first register and $2 from the second, with both incidents tapping cash drawers.

Three Girls Bakery Co Westlake Ave Seventh Ave

Hoover Urges Return to Work and Business

Hoover declares the word must move away from governmental help both internally and externally and focus on getting back to work and business.

Hoover

Dr Pierce's Fifty Year Health Legacy Recalled

The article recalls Dr Pierce's Fifty Years of remedies including Favorite Prescription for women's distress and Golden Medical Discovery for stomach liver and blood. It notes herbal, alcohol free formulas with public trust and widespread sales, now in tablet and liquid form. A 10 cent trial package and free medical advice are advertised.

Pierce United States Patent Office United States Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Reid Opposes Referendum Plan On Industrial Court

A letter from Geo. T. Reid vice president of the Northern Pacific railway criticizes a proposed state industrial court plan. He favors keeping court decisions final while allowing strikes and argues the referendum would produce blind votes from labor and capital interests. He notes immigration and supply demand as governing factors and admits no better alternative.

the Star Geo. T. Reid Northern Pacific Railway Reid

McMicken To Retain Light After Lodge Fire

Seattle lawyer Maurice R. McMicken, burned in a Dungeness lodge fire, is recovering at Seattle General hospital. He near term expects release in a week to ten days, with doctors hopeful for full sight recovery and noting burns on face and arms. He was on a hunting trip with his brother Hallidie McMicken and Clarence Reames, wartime assistant US attorney general, and was brought to Seattle Monday.

Maurice RR. McMicken Seattle Dungeness Bunday Seattle General Hospital McMicken Hallidie McMicken Clarence Reames U. S

Prize Awarded for Best Poster Contest Winner

Miss Katherine Biggs of 1023 EK Jefferson Sr won the poster contest sponsored by the Y W C A symbolizing The Vision of the Blue Crusaders and will be staged in Seattle. She received 25 dollars with Hilda Wetzel 14 dollars as second prize and Helen Markus honorable mention third. A judging committee included Mrs J Howard Darlington Miss Frances Hezerle Haxen J Titus Maurice Browne and Louisa W Nash.

Katherine Biggs Ekefferson Sr Blue Crusaders Seattle Biggs Hilda Wetzel Helen Markus J. Howard Darlington Miss Frances Hezerle Haxen J. Titus Maurice Browne Louisa W. Nash

Milkman With Glass Eye Sought After Escape

Police warned Wednesday of an escapee from Monroe Reformatory Elmer Campbell who fled in a milk truck. The 47 year old man has one blue eye and one glass eye and may have worked as a helper for the driver.

Polies Elmer Campbell Monroe Reformatory Campbell

Celluloid Shoe Catches Fire In Kitchen Incident

Spokane reported Mrs. Anton W. Ralph toasted her toes in the oven last night when a real leather shoe tip caught fire. She dumped water on the blaze and said celluloid footwear is not fireproof. She expects to walk again in a week.

Spokane Anton W. Ralph Ralph

Peter Fedorchuck Held on Immigrant Propaganda Claim

Spokane report says Peter Fedorchuck, a Russian, appeared before Immigration Inspector Gowan. A load of literature described as religious propaganda was found. Gowan notes there are no laws against religious propaganda yet and that Fedorchuck is free for today.

Spokane Wash Peter Fedorchuck Gowan Wright Crimson Pete

National Union of General Workers Growth Report

The National Union of General Workers in the A F of L of England reports 54 976 members with 80 562 added in the last three months.

National Union of General Workers A. F. of L. of England

Portland Man Gains Forty Pounds After Tanlac Treatment

K O Bernhardt of Portland Oregon a mechanic with Portland Pulley Co describes severe rheumatism and weight loss before Tanlac. He says after two bottles his condition improved fully regained weight appetite sleep and strength. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Partel Drug Stores under Adverfixement.

K. O. Bernhardt Portland Pulley Co Taniac Seattle Partel Drug Stores Tanlac

Dainty Undergarments By The Rhodes Co

Luxurious spring and summer undergarments displayed with fine painsook and embroidery trimming. Envelope chemises gowns in sizes up to $9.50, lace accents and satin options priced from $1.25 to $9.50, Crepe de Chine, Wash Sateen, and lingerie cloth offerings listed with multiple price points.

Rhodes Co

Fancy Poplins Sale Notice

A broken line of 200 yards of W inch Cotton Poplin suitable for house dresses and smocks is priced for disposal. formerly 400 a yard 25 cents. Upper Main Floor.

Scotch Plaids Cotton Suiting at 75 Cents A Yard

Upper Main Floor offers Scotch Plaids cotton suiting with wool finish. The 36 inch fabric suits school dresses and skirts. Former price 1.25. now 75 cents per yard for Thursday only.

Assortment Displays Sold Across Multiple Colors

An assortment displays models formerly priced at 55.00 65.00 75.00 79.50 and 85.00 in navy black burgundy and brown.

Special Clean-Up Sale of Silk and Wool Shirts

The 87 shirts from regular stock sold formerly at five dollars. Made of wool and silk mix in plain and striped patterns some slightly soiled from display. Assortment includes sizes and quantities per schedules with numbers listed.

Political Aims Split in Mayor's Family

Mayor Fitzgerald faces a personal blow as his nine year old son Robert Fitzgerald declares opposition to his father in the upcoming mayoral race. The boy asks if defeat would end the mayor’s career and jokes about staying home to fish together after a loss.

Fitzgerald Robert Fitzgerald Robert Bobbie

Affinity allegations surface in Loomis divorce

In San Francisco on January 6 1918 Mildred Loomis cites an older man named John Doe and a dark complexioned young woman Jane Doe as the alleged affinities of her husband Leslie Loomis a Pacific Engineering consulting engineer. Judge Graham awarded the wife a decree.

San Francisco John Doe Jane Doe Mildred Auguste Loomis Leslie B. Loomis Pacific Engineering Company Graham

Dr King’s New Discovery Advertises Cold Cure

An old advertisement warns that neglected colds are dangerous and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery to stop sniffles and sore throat tickle. It claims relief for cold cough croup and related ills, with no after effects, available at druggists for 60 cents or $1.20 a bottle.

Dr. King

Why Stay Fat You Can Reduce

A vintage advertorial claims Marmola Prescription Tablets enable quick weight loss without dieting or exercise. It asserts pills are harmless, cheap at $1 per large case, and available direct from Marmola Co. in Detroit, promising two to four pounds weekly with no feared side effects.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Boldt's French Try Snares Uptown Eatery

A brief reads Boldt's French venture at 1414 Third Ave draws curious patrons in Uptown while nearby at 913 Second Ave a second venue operates, signaling a small local dining surge in the town.

Boldt Third Ave Second Ave

Malsified Shampoo: A Safe Hair Wash for All

The notice promotes Malsified shampoo as a pure greaseless cleaner for hair. It warns that common soaps and shampoos use too much alkali and harm the scalp. A teaspoonful makes rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, rinses easily, removes dust and dandruff, and leaves hair fine and manageable. It claims the product is cheap and widely available at druggists.

New Life Pills Promise Gentle Cleanse

Bold print ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle sure acting system for cleansing liver and bowels. Promises tonics that are pleasant in effect and effective in results, selling for 25 cents per bottle at drug stores.

Dr. King

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