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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
8
A blast at a Pennsylvania facility injures several workers and damages plaster and walls. Most injuries are minor with no fatalities reported. Officials investigate causes as workers receive medical attention.
A father serving jury duty learns his daughter dies while he is away. The 18 year old girl had been ill and the family faced the loss as the verdict was reached. The bereaved parent visited the sickroom where the child lay and prayed at her bedside.
Edward Hartford of Portland, brother of W. M. Hartford sales manager for Shields, good Motor Co., died in Chicago during brain tumor surgery. He had served as a first lieutenant in the dental corps in the war and went East last month. He was a member of the Elks and the Legion.
New Field Artillery Officers from the Tacoma Seattle unit of the W. N. G. will attend a banquet at the College Club in Seattle at 6 20 p m. Dr James H Crowther pastor of the First Methodist will present a religious pageant Wayfarer drawing thousands of attendees according to the author and the members council of the Commerce.
President elect Harding accepts the vice-presidency of the American Humane Society, announced by B. Furman, head of the organization, who is now in Seattle.
In Camas Washington a couple Mrs. and Mr. Roy Holey welcomed their 13th child. A friend asked the name. Roley replied they did not know what to call her. A friend suggested the playful name Birth of a Nation.
The school board decided on immediate construction of Roosevelt high school and other schools at a total cost of 2 500 000 dollars. Unsold bonds of 2 400 000 will be exhausted by the project. The board also has 700 000 dollars from the last bond issue. George H Walker's resignation as school director was accepted and no successor named.
The King county association of manipractic physicians met this week in the auditorium of the American University of Sanipractic to perfect a plan whereby its members may secure the educational facilities of the American University of Sanipractic. The association adopted constitution and by laws and passed resolutions endorsing the work of the state officers of the Washington Association of Progress Physicians, and if it becomes a law.
San Francisco and Oakland papers boosted prices today. The San Francisco Call and Bul located newspapers increased cost, affecting readers beginning this week.
Afternoon editions of The Times and The News raised single copy prices from 2 to 3 cents. The San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner increased their monthly subscriptions from 75 to 1.15 dollars, signaling broader cost changes in the morning field.
Deputy collector William T. Beeks predicts about 100000 income tax returns will be filed in Seattle this year, down from 140000 in 1920, due to rising unemployment and lower average pay. Internal Revenue officers will visit northwestern towns in February to assist taxpayers. postmasters can provide meeting locations.
Provincial police search underway for four men missing after a boat trip to Pitt Lake. A. Carter, J. T. Murray, T. Cameron, and A. Sorenson left New Westminster last Tuesday aboard Ira Reid’s boat and were not heard from since.
In Portland Oregon on January 29 two bandits knocked down clerk George Meler at Isaac Holeman’s pawn shop and robbed the store of 600 dollars and two gold watches. They fled after Holeman opened fire and the robbers were pursued with one man captured in the escape.
Consumer ad copy touts Musterole as fast-acting pain relief by brisk rubbing. Claims soothing effects and rapid comfort after application.
In Olympia the senate passed an act to shift auto licenses to a calendar year to align with Idaho and Oregon. Licenses issued next March will run only to January 1, when the new license will be issued. Also noted were bills on crop credit organization regulation and a highway name change proposal. Senate will hold a blue sky law public move next Friday evening.
Priests and bishops who joined wars historically bore maces rather than axes or swords. The practice reflected religious roles and battlefield duties, marking a clash between sacred office and martial obligation.
Promoters claim Banosin and related products cure or ease tuberculosis bronchitis asthma and night cough with rapid relief non morphine sleep and rest. They cite doctors in Germany and European trials and offer a free book and home trial through Kanolin Sanoleum Chicago Dept. 454.
A skin specialist urges Mentho Sulphur cream for itching eczema. The remedy is said to destroy germs, ease irritation, and heal the skin, leaving it smooth and clear. Use like a cold cream for relief.
The Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Washington invites proposals for conductor wire deliveries to the Navy Yard Puget Sound Washington. Submissions due by 10 o clock a m February 1 1921 to the Supply Navy Yard Puget Sound Washington. Acting Paymaster General of the Navy C J Morles or Morles.
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