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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
8
Mrs. Johnson, wife of explorer Martin Johnson, defends nakedness as non vulgar noting South Sea cannibals wear little clothing and are modest, while civilization creates vanity. She accompanied her husband during daring fourteen month expedition for the new Cannibals of the South Seas five reel motion picture release.
Commissioners and port district representatives from Tacoma Seattle and Everett met at the Commercial Club to consider a proposed bill for the Puget Sound railroad terminal district. The draft, by Harold Preston and Leander H Turner, would create a public utility district as a municipal corporation in one or multiple counties with powers to operate terminals transfer freight collect tolls condemn property and contract with railroads. Bonds would be issued by each county to fund improvements with elections called by county commissioners or a 10 percent voter petition.
A promotional paragraph touts Knowlton's Danderine as a small bottle solution to dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims within ten minutes hair looks abundant soft and glossy and within two weeks new hair sprouts all over the scalp. The ad urges purchase at drug stores and asserts guaranteed results.
Darkcloud dies during The Heart of Wetona filming influenza strikes Indian chief forcing producers to replace his role with a second redskin who closely mimics the late actor. The film releases nationwide after final approval. Edith Cavell grave established Brussels national cemetery with royal acknowledgement. New Picture His Bonded Wife opens at the Colonial with Emmy Wehlen as a wealthy woman who seeks love without wealth.
Lominco Feature Film Co plans five original stories and twelve satire comedies with BE C Maxwell. Jack Dean, Fanny Ward's husband, appears with her in The Cheat at the Rex. Ruth Roland stars in The Long Arm, with Handa Up ending its run at Pantages. Marguerite Clark in Little Miss Hoover at Strand. Cannivals of the South Seas at Liberty with Martin Johnsons. Mack Sennett's A Village Chestnut shown alongside.
Bobby Vernon and his mother in law stage a piano move in the Christie comedy Thief Way Out at the Clemmer this week. Will Rogers in Laughing Bill Hyde and Rex Bench play create the feature bill.
A regional newspaper reports broad readership for Star Want Ads in the Northwest with strong circulation across cities and counties. The notice emphasizes practical results for buyers and sellers through classified listings and local business responses.
A Seattle detective, nearing retirement, receives a taunting bootlegger package and an incriminating letter claiming unregulated whiskey are in operation. The missive threatens more shipments and urges analysis, while the detective weighs stay or leave the force amid the brewing mystery.
A brief note highlights a cheaply prepared home made remedy praised for real effectiveness. The item emphasizes affordability and practical use without requiring specialized ingredients or equipment.
An old home method touts mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup to make a full pint remedy for coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. The ad claims rapid relief, pleasant taste, long shelf life, and cost savings, urging customers to demand 2% ounces of Pinex with directions.
Chamber of Commerce candidates to be elected January 18 will be introduced at the members' council weekly luncheon in the Masonic club rooms Friday. Dr. B. J. Lloyd port health inspector for eight years and A. S. Eldridge, who will report on the highway officials convention in the East, will be guests of honor.
The chamber of commerce reconstruction board will conduct a three month industrial survey to help veterans. The study will cover 60 to 70 branches of industry and seek authentic facts on promising local opportunities.
The residence of A. F. Durham located at 3504 Claremont Avenue was consumed by a blaze at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, causing total loss. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure could not be saved. No injuries reported.
Dr J B McBride, city health commissioner, urges immediate vaccination to prevent influenza. He claims vaccinated individuals stay in good condition and minimize illness by avoiding crowds, sleeping in ventilated rooms, eating lightly, exercising, bathing, and keeping clean. An antiseptic spray for mouth and throat is also advised.
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