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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
5
Ex soldiers seek eligibility and application steps for Washington state bonus. Notes advise one year residency, address county auditors for blanks, and clarify divisions such as spruce unit and extra compensation rules. Also reports Yakima Paving Co awarded a 33,000 square yard bithulithic paving contract at $112,427.
A reader reveals Jack's secret to prosperity by buying stylish clothes on easy terms at Cherry's store 207 Rialto Ride second Ave between Madison and Spring. He notes the store offers down payments and flexible credit with coats like the $18.75 overcoat and higher priced items all at reduced prices.
The ad promotes Lavoptik eye wash as a beauty aid for bright eyes and reduced darkness. It claims consistent care benefits eye sparkle and suggests witch hazel camphor hydrastia as ingredients. It notes a free cup with each package from Swift Drug Company and major druggists.
Chicago interview with Mary Garden on becoming director of the Chicago Opera Co. She vows to tame her volatile nature and manage singers, promising to produce an American opera each year. Garden insists she will be strict yet kind, using candy over a big stick.
In Washington in 1911 the U S comptroller Walter Winter Warwick holds the key to the nation s treasury. He can release funds when lawful and withholds when not, challenging presidents and Congress. His office, started in 1789, includes 82 staffers and earns him about 6000 dollars yearly.
Reverend Arch Tremayne of University Methodist Church attributed the current crime wave to films during a YMCA Sunday club address He said he is a fan of pictures but believes the screen is being abused and holds responsibility for recent offenses
Fred B. Smith a New York businessman will address the annual YMCA meeting Tuesday night at six. A report on the past year's activity expansion will be presented along with musical and entertainment features arranged for the event.
The debut event in a series to raise $15,000 for Seattle’s representation at the Elke convention in Los Angeles on July 11 will be a masquerade ball at the armory on February 5. Annapolis reports American Bankers association donates $200,000 for a new boat house for middy rowing crews.
The Star invites readers to help reunite separated families and report disappearances directly. Karl Kuriger, who left Seattle for California seven years ago, is sought by his sister Rose Flynn. Miss Priscilla Thweath seeks information on Rufus Smith, her estranged uncle. Martha Green, missing since June 1920 after stating plans to go to California, is sought by her mother Mrs. Frank Green.
The American Red Cross Seattle chapter offers free home nursing and dietetics courses organized by Mrs. Inez Meyering. Only four seats remained for registration as classes began with three evening and one afternoon session across multiple locations including Jumble Shop Ballard Lakeside hospital and several high schools. A nominal $1 fee applies though tuition is free.
J A Ruddy of Seattle returned to court after six weeks in Whatcom County jail without arraignment on a charge of unlawful possession. Ruddy, 7000 Aurora Ave, formerly a salesman, says his wife is ill and his child neglected. He threatens to sue Whatcom County for wrongful detention while claiming eviction looming over overdue payments.
Rainier-Noble post No. 1 of the American Legion announces a drive to act as a clearing house for hospital aid to disabled service men. Officers urge volunteers to contact Elliott 479. They seek entertainment troupes to visit state hospitals.
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