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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
18
Paris reports a sharp rise in births with December figures showing a rate over 18 per thousand, more than triple the 0.5 per thousand in January 1919. The statistic indicates a substantial postwar increase in the city’s birthrate.
J Woollscroft a 72 year old Seattle resident and former Iowa justice of the peace explains he cannot produce citizenship papers under the new registration law. He voted previously via his father’s naturalization, but now fears losing the right to vote while many naturalized citizens may be deprived.
BROWNSVILLE Tex Jan 24 When Misa Charlotte Mollovern known as Cameron county s girl sheriff donned official document with the name Mrs James T Digman it became known for the first time that she was married recently at Heeville Tex to Sergeant James Digman of the 16th United States Cavalry Brownsville She was high sheriff of Cameron county for about four weeks last summer serving as the ranking deputy in the sheriff s absence and chief deputy
Princeton Missouri Jan 73 Hundreds of visitors have visited Morgan Donaldson's home north of Alford to view a drawing on a casket wall. The article notes Donaldson's wife and child had died several weeks earlier and that he denies involvement in their deaths.
A man recounts seeing a likeness of his wife on the wall at home one night, then a hand emerging to sketch a casket, creating a chilling, unexplained vision.
SAN BERNARDINO Cal Jan 32 Three Fingered Jack Godwin evangelist and former I W W was arrested and booked on a felony charge following police investigation into 13 fires in a recent night. Two men died in the blaze and $2500 in damage was reported. Godwin came here from Seattle.
The Baltus Trio impress with hand to hand and balancing feats. Clark and Lorgaine perform in His Own Rival. Smith Lynch and Smith sing lively numbers with Joe and Agnes delivering Irish tunes. Pope and Uno lead acts, Uno the dog stealing spotlight. Adams and Hkkemo juggle in The Pointing Finger with Mary MacLaren in the feature photoplay.
Spokane retail clothiers pledge to buy a minimum of clothing for the 1920 fair trade. They blame inflated orders for high prices and say dealers swell orders hoping to get a larger portion filled.
In Portsmouth England a mother confessed to hiding her three children inside a walled garden since birth to prevent state intervention. The male dwarf aged 20 and two dwarf girls aged 18 and 15 were never allowed outside before a soldier climbed the wall and uncovered the family.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for colds grippe and throat complaints. It claims safety for children and emphasizes its phlegm loosening and cough soothing effects with prices listed as 60 cents and 1 dollar 20.
Advertises Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for biliousness headaches sour stomach indigestion and constipation. Claims relief comes from regular bowel movements with casual nightly use available from druggists for 26 cents.
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