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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
20
Two armed youths about 18 or 19 years old robbed W G Growen at 2422 W Crockett late Thursday evening taking $1 30 in cash. Motorcycle officers failed to locate the suspects. Frank Ishihara reported theft of $1 186 in cash and Liberty bonds from his room at the American hotel.
Smithsonian African expedition reports capturing two baby elephants in camp near Kenkel dosch. Maj Pretorius aims to train African elephants to work plows in Kavena forest using a patent steel trap and harness system. Jumbo Jr. died after an escape attempt. native aide cared for the surviving calf.
Oakland on January 9 reports peculiar circumstances in the disappearance of 16 year old Mabel Dildine from Layton California. Mrs Iva Struck seeks police help claiming possible white slave involvement. Dildine arrived December 8, stayed with Mrs O Macabee and at the YWCA, then vanished after a December 15 telephone message. A man later called asking for the girl before disconnecting.
If you fear a lingering cold or cough do not neglect treatment. Dr Kings New Discovery relieves cold cough and croup quickly and reliably. This standard remedy has stayed popular for over fifty years and costs 60c to 1 20 per bottle at druggists.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills claiming to cleanse the system and improve liver and bowel function. It argues pills reduce waste and impurities for a healthier body and urges purchase for 25 cents at druggists.
The annual meeting of the King County Humane Society will be held at the Y M C A on Tuesday January 18 at 620 pm. Officers will be elected reports heard and future work discussed. All members urged to attend and bring interested persons.
Two drops will do it with no fuss or trouble. Geta-It removes corns by peeling them away like a banana skin and is the biggest seller. It works in 2 or 3 seconds with 3 drops, ending tape plasters bandages and razors. Manufactured by BE Lawrence & Co Chicago. sold in Seattle by Ow! Drug Co.
Grandmother's formula Sage Tea and Sulphur promises to restore dark hair, add youthfulness, and enhance sheen. Advertises ready-to-use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at drug stores, claiming natural, even darkening after a few applications.
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