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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
13
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for sick children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent illness and ease constipated bowels, urging readers to ask a druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup rather than imitations.
A lively room hears a bride to be brag about her spur of the moment engagement to Jack after a long quarrel he forgives her. She recalls a trip to Van, a boat ride, and a purchase at Cherry's on Ind Ave at Madison and Spring near 1207 Bidg. Local chatter notes the couple’s happiness.
Washington reports a clash over restraint measures led by Dr Siiney L Gulick with emphasis on restricting European immigration to immediate family members and denying Oriental entry for years. The Johnson committee bill gains traction while Secretary Davis races to prepare a drastic immigration brief citing Japan's growth despite the three percent European cap.
Patrolman Mills rushed to a Dow Envelope Co meeting at 1010 First Ave as two stockholders clashed. One man swung a paper weight before Mike intervened to break up the brawl. Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas weighs charges.
Fire Chief Mantor notified the city council that he withdraws his proposal to discontinue the Yealerway and 23rd avenue station. The Washington surveying and rating bureau warned abandonment would trigger a reassessment of fire insurance rates in the district. The public safety committee will hear the matter Wednesday afternoon.
Representatives of Seattle port, Chamber of Commerce, banks, packing houses and allied industries will attend a Washington State Wool Growers association meeting in Yakima on Friday. A major movement of wool and mutton through Seattle port to world markets is anticipated. Plans include establishing a bonded warehouse in Seattle to grade wool under government rules, leveling Seattle with eastern wool centers.
The Sunday School Pageant will highlight the second day of the King county Sunday school institute at First Methodist Episcopal church. More than 400 delegates from across the county attend the four day session which opened Tuesday with the open Bible slogan guiding teachers to reach every boy and every girl in the state.
Washington Jan 11 hearings planned before the house agriculture committees on national forest policy will gather business leaders and civic heads from coast to coast. Prominent Pacific coast voices to testify include G S Long Tacoma for the National Lumbermen's Association and EB Allen Portland for Western Forestry and Conservation Association. The Snell McCormick bill seeks higher appropriations for forest protection and the hearings are expected to be thorough.
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