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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
10
An advertisement promises quick opening of nasal passages within a minute of applying Ely's Cream Balm. It claims fragrance and antiseptic healing properties, soothing inflamed membranes and eliminating stuffed noses, with relief lasting during colds or catarrh.
Portland January 13 a wage cut from four to seven dollars a day for carpenters was announced by the General Jobbing Contractors association effective February 1. Employers say the reduction will boost business and increase employment as the association represents nearly 600 carpenters.
A readers ad copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest and safest remedy for indigestion acidity and stomach distress. It claims five minute relief from pain belching and sour stomach by neutralizing acids and aiding digestion at a low cost. It urges purchase at local drug stores.
Olympia January 13 The governor urges passage of the civil code with a blunt choice to legislators to accept the measure or amend it. Insurgents protest and warn it upends legislative independence by placing administrative power in the governor over about nine or ten departments. Current constitutional officers would lose powers now held by the legislature and consolidate under the governor.
Rules of the inaugural platform drew timid reactions while Fishback and Rev. Goodsell led the crowd. Governor’s message calls for more agricultural stock and hints at a personal bull. Rob Fivane clarifies he is legal adviser, not a lobbyist. Inaugural ball lasted late. real work starts next week with plans to adjourn for the weekend. Rockwell’s income tax bill uses a $300 exemption, aims uniform rates across incomes, while the House election contest of Mrs. Frances Haskell vs Dave Lewis proceeds to hearing.
Olympia January 13 Representative Robert A. Tripple of Seattle has drafted a bill to bar municipalities from taxing to cover public utility operating costs except for lighting. The measure aims at Seattle’s municipal railway and would prevent city rescue with taxes if fares do not cover running expenses.
Senate Finance committee begins hearings on eethier berms bill and interstate commerce committee continues hearings on suspension of section 16 of the Clayton act. Appropriations committee reviews sundry civil bill and immigration hearings proceed. House schedule includes executive and judicial appropriation bills and liquor sale on ships bill. Various subcommittees examine army navy deficiency rivers and harbors and agricultural appropriations. Navy affairs and aviation hearings resume with Admiral Washington testifying on next year’s naval rise. metal tariffs reviewed by Ways and Means.
Mrs. Sadie F. Darlington, about 50, died after losing control of an office building elevator on the third floor. She stepped partially from the car as it moved and was crushed between the door frame and the shaft, then fell to the shaft bottom where she died.
The value of diamonds imported into the United States in 1920 reached 89 million dollars. This figure reflects a strong postwar demand and the key role of international trade in luxury goods during that year.
Ad claims Danderine hair tonic transforms lifeless hair by increasing fullness and lustre after massage. It touts 36 cent bottle sales and scalp refreshing benefits while urging customers to buy at all druggists for stronger brighter hair.
Hair bows in assorted colors formerly at Tic, She and $1.00 will be on sale in the Ribbon Section during Labor Day at half price. Corsets sizes 19 to 21 formerly $3.50 now $1.00. Velvet children's Tams formerly 95c to $1.95 on sale this hour. Salt and pepper shakers pairs formerly $1.50 reduced to about 50c.
George Sakata, 36, was brought from Oxden Utah on a grand larceny charge after defrauding a local jeweler of 12000 with bad checks. He is sought in Reno Los Angeles San Francisco Klamath Falls and Spokane and was brought in by Detective C M Bailard.
A modern ad notes olive tablets cleanse blood bowels and liver, replacing calomel with a gentle vegetable formula. Take one or two nightly for a week to improve skin and energy, with palm color packaging promising relief from pimply faces and bad breath.
Poultry expert Henry Trafford promotes a "1000 Hen" system claiming pullets naturally carry over 1000 minute germs that can yield up to six years of profitable egg production. The ad offers a free copy to readers who send their six hens to Trafford at a Binghamton New York address.
Four women and eight men were arrested in two early Thursday raids led by Sergt. M. D. Pence and Patrolman Robert Bridges. Margaret Nelson, 49, from 1328 Old Fifth Ave, is charged with running a disorderly house. Additional arrests followed at the Kerma Hotel, 1108 Fourth Ave, for disorderly conduct.
John H. Thompson died Wednesday at his home 3825 Eastern Ave aged 65. He is survived by his widow Cora Thompson and a daughter Margaret.
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