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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
7
At the annual meeting and banquet the Young Women's Christian Association burned 50,000 bonds to celebrate complete freedom from debt on its building. The structure cost 414,900 dollars. Mrs. W. D. Wood named president emeritus and Mrs. Everett Smith chosen president for 1921.
A vintage advert claims St Jacobs Oil provides almost instant relief from backache lumbago and stiffness with a gentle rub. It promises soothing penetrating oil that won’t burn the skin and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist.
A series of break-ins occurred from early Tuesday to Monday night across multiple addresses. Victims include Allie Karloff at 908 Spruce st, K Takras grocery at John and Minor, Morris Lundquist’s apartment, a home on Stroud Ave, Albert and Lindford at 7018 Firet Ave, and Mary Dressel at 1215 Pine St. Items stolen ranged from cash totaling about 151.60 to 21.25 and valuables such as a gold nugget a wristwatch and a gold watch chain. Police were alerted by a rental agency and residents reporting burglaries in various hours.
Olympia January 18 Washington faces a drastic gun control bill referred to the judiciary committee. The measure would require a police permit to carry a revolver and restrict sales to those under 21. Prohibitions include displaying revolvers and limits on ammunition purchases to 60 cartridges per year.
Hubert TH Harlin of Seattle will contest the UMWA presidency if defeated by John I Lewis of Indianapolis in the union elections per unofficial statements here.
The Terns industrial welfare commission establishes a minimum wage of 12 dollars per week for women and minors employed in telephone companies factories laundries and mercantile establishments.
Dr Edwards a Ohio physician for 17 years treated many women with digestive and liver ailments. He promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy to improve pallor dull eyes and skin by cleansing toxins. Sold 15c and 30c and touted as a replacement for calomel.
A young man, presenting fake certificates from the National Bureau of Chicago, claims to earn money for college by forwarding magazine subscriptions to Hernetano’s publishing house in New York. He cites a percentage and provides a doctored letter. Drentano’s warns the agent is a faker active in multiple Western cities.
Persons interested in preserving the present primary law formed the Direct Primary Protective Club Monday night in the offices of William Phelps Totten. A committee including George B. Lamping was named to draft laws and constitution. Another meeting is set for January 25 at 8 p m at 654 New York block. The Costa Rica area is about 23 000 square miles, slightly smaller than West Virginia.
The Sunflower club will celebrate Kansas Day at W. O. W. hall Yourth ave. and Marion st. on the evening of Saturday January 29. All former Kansas residents are urged to attend.
M J Burke of Broadway Tacoma says Tanlac fixed him after two years of rheumatism stomach trouble weight loss and poor sleep. He gained ten pounds and regained energy appetite and sleep. Tanlac sold by Bartell Drug Stores.
The Mar urges readers to report sightings of missing persons including Lee Arnold, a former major who left San Francisco last November. Philip Drumm seeks word of his son Arthur from Hickory Corners, Pa. John Martini asks for information on his brother Joseph who was in Seattle years ago. The Red Cross and local editors request any tips to aid families and authorities.
Mrs. J. D Rooy is charged with petit larceny after a canary flew in her window and was kept. Deputy Prosecutor J. D Carmody filed the complaint on Monday. Complainants are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hartsough of 108 Weatlake Ave NI as owners of the bird.
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