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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
17
The foreign affairs committee yesterday ordered a reduction of consular cash funds carrying about $9,000,000 from the department. The move aims to trim expenditures and adjust overseas financial allocations amid budget pressures. The decision signals United States policy to scale back overseas spending.
The fragment notes a person is well enough for charity at home but criticizes Gown’s presence and departure, suggesting tension or misplacement in the scene. The text offers no clear names or locations.
In Vancouver Washington a couple, Mlorine Hibba and O V Ren, were brought before a justice for speeding. The justice offered to marry them on the spot and performed the ceremony. Constable Vensry commented that the arrest was a fine example of timely action. The article hints at a job search for a boy in the office.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound to relieve cold symptoms. A dose every two hours, up to three doses, claims to unclog passages, stop nasal discharge, ease head and body symptoms, and reduce feverishness. The product is said to be inexpensive, quinine free, and effective without assistance.
The Clemmer presents Toby’s Tow a light comedy with romance and a Southern servant plot. Mission continues The Miracle Man drawing crowds with scenes in New York Chinatown and misty coastal mountains. Rex lacks party invitation as a rival unfolds.
Cast from Toby's Bow and The Primrose Path join the talk of the screen with Uncle Redd Christiana and Bayard Veiler projects. Mary Miles Minter debuts as Kealart star in Anne the Green Gables while Marie Doro returns in Twelve Ten at the Liberty. Also noted: Selznick Fort Lee Studio, Machaine Traverse in What Would You Do, Tom Mix back in Mixville, and Dorothy Dalton at the Coliseum with This Wife's Friend.
The Strand presents Nothing But the Truth with Taylor Holmen, where a wager drives a week of candor and social embarrassment. Gaston Leroux’s mystery The Mystery of the Yellow Room influences a plotted screen puzzle that keeps viewers guessing until the finale.
Popular actress Joleey Williama, star at Imperial theatre in It, shares a home remedy to darken gray or faded hair. Mix half pint water with one ounce bay rum one box Barbo Compound and a half ounce glycerine. Apply to hair twice weekly until desired shade. claims it won’t color scalp or rub off.
A letter from Jacob Lyon of Homer Michigan praises an internal pile treatment method. He, an 88 year old blacksmith, says he was cured after years of failed salves and ointments and urges others to try the free trial offer without payment. The notice appeals to readers to mail a coupon today for the treatment.
Liberty Stobart Flotworth stars as a sea captain in Behind the Door at the Liberty this week a photoplay filled with submarine battles mob scenes and a tragic villain ending. Pretty Jane Novak delivers a major dramatic turn in Behind the Tar as her fans recall her earlier pairing with Hi Hart.
Florence Vidor resumes film work after a year away starring in The Other Half written and directed by King Vidor. The Colonial shows the photoplay, with Vidor noted for roles in Come Back to You The Honor of His House and The White Man's Law. A full grown bowhead whale is valued at 15000 for its whalebone.
The report notes Mabel Normand in the title role of Jimx at the Class A venue. The piece describes circus themes and characters such as Jasmbo the Wild Man and the Fat Lady, with a note on public blame when the show faltered.
The article promotes avoiding rheumatism by dressing warmly keeping feet dry and drinking water. It claims rheumatism stems from excess meat and uric acid, urging four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidneys and eliminate uric acid, endorsing Jad Salts as a grape and lemon lithia drink.
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