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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
12
Frank B. Herring, twice worthy grand president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and managing editor of the Eagle magazine, is in the city on an official visit to discuss social and political solutions.
Recruiting figures show Seattle leads the nation in Marine enlistments, with Beattie reporting Seattle's district surpassing every district west of Chicago in the number of men recruited.
Samuel II Fleming, director of vocational education for the school board, vows to place every under 18 in school or part time work to keep youths out of juvenile court. He has trained students citywide and aims to connect schools with business and industry to offer occupations and sustain education. He will place misfit youths in part time jobs and assist them in finding future employment.
Paris January 13 The French editor Gustave Herve warns that France could shrink to 22 million people while Germany rises to 96 million by 1950 He blames France’s race death by own action for past losses and urges a vigorous campaign in La Victoire to reverse the trend He notes 29 million inhabitants lost since 1871 through similar decline.
Government lawyers foresee a two year period before a clear ruling on constitutional prohibition. The suit from Rhode Island challenges the validity of the amendment and Volstead Act, while states may attempt to modify or repeal enforcement. The case raises whether referendums can overturn ratified amendments and if states or Congress can adjust alcohol limits and enforcement.
A health ad claims grip leaves victims weak and prone to relapse. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure to restore rich red blood and general vitality, offering a free booklet and mail order pills at 60 cents per box.
A gentle vegetable laxative tea claims to keep the whole family healthy with nightly brews before bed. It targets stomach, liver, and bowels and purifies the blood, recommended even for feverish children.
Emmanuel John son, a county garage car washer, is jailed on theft charges after deputies say he took a county deputy’s car. The tale frames a split life between his day job and night revels in South End, ending with confession and looming prison.
Fiber traveling bags priced from 3.50 to 7.50. Boston bags in black or tan offered at 4.00 4.50 and 5.00. Main Floor Rear.
Stanford president Ray Lyman Wilbur, a lifelong friend of Herbert Hoover, denounces what he calls a campaign of lies. He says Hoover is a native American with residences only in Iowa Oregon and California and notes his work on the Arkansas geological survey and his engineering practice abroad.
A vintage remedy touts a Pinex based cough syrup said to loosen phlegm and ease breathing within 24 hours. The formula mixes 2½ ounces of Pinex with a pint sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses or honey, claiming it outperforms retail products and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
Columbus Indiana January 27 Jazz music is proposed as an incentive to hens to increase egg production. Frank Habig outlines this method after traditional persuasion fails, suggesting snappy tunes could raise output and lower egg prices.
Rich silver strikes are reported in the mineral region of Northern British Columbia. Prospectors rush into the new field and stake out claims amid deep snow near ANYOX on January 27.
In Pensacola widows pursue legal action and draw pensions after the deaths, seeking benefits and settlement in ongoing proceedings. Local officials note claims and delays, with families asserting rightful support and access to funds.
A man notes his wife held key knowledge about neighbors, implying her quiet influence shaped his awareness of local happenings and social ties.
Thousands of women cited kidney and bladder trouble fearing the ailment beyond cure. The ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy available at drug stores or by mail order from Dr Kilmer Co. in Hamton New York, with a sample offer.
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