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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
18
An advertisement touts the Sanitax Shower Shampoo as a round spray brush that fits the hand and provides a scalp massage while shampooing. It features nickel plated back, unbleached stiff bristles, five feet of rubber tubing, and fits any faucet. Price listed as 5 for $3.50.
Bath salts soften water and add a pleasing perfume. A large assortment of brands and odors is offered including 4711 Eau de Cologne and Hudnut's Violet Sec. Ayer's, Dorict, Bathasweet, Violet Ammonia, and Violet Witch Hazel with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar.
In New York on July 2 a heated clash erupts between supporters of Eamonn De Valera and Justice Daniel F. Cohalan. The Ga elic American reports De Valera accusing Cohalan of steering money to undermine the republican convention while Cohalan defends the Chicago platform. McCarran counters Cohalan’s motives, claiming jealousy of De Valera’s popularity, amid a broader dispute within Friends of Irish Freedom and allied groups. The clerical faction backs De Valera as the conflict broadens inside Irish diaspora politics.
Imports into the Philippine islands last year topped exports by more than 5.5 million dollars according to the foreign trade bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Cotton fabrics led imported goods with iron and steel second, much of the machinery aimed at sugar and copra oil plants. Manila hemp, coconut oil and sugar are the top export items.
Wholesale hide dealers in Seattle predict elimination of speculators as consumer demand collapses. A year ago fancy calfskin sold at 8 cents in Chicago. yesterday prices slipped to 37 cents. Locally calfskin values have fallen 75 cents since April.
The Seattle Bar association holds its annual dinner Friday evening at 6 30 at Blancs 509 Third Ave. Federal judges of Western Washington district and superior judges from King Kitsap and Snohomish counties will be honored.
North End residents open their annual rose show Friday at Randall McLoughlin store 85th and Greenwood Ave. Miss Rena Wilbur leads the event which will close Saturday night.
Dean Herbert Kimbrough of Washington State College was reelected president of the Washington State Music Teachers Association at the close of the fifth annual convention held at the Cornish school. The next convention will be hosted in Ellensburg.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer overruled a demurrer in the 49 count indictment against Dr. Thomas F. Butler of Ballard. The grand jury returned the charges February 10 1920 alleging gross misuse of physicians privilege prescribing narcotics including up to 60 grains morphine per dose. Wholesale and retail druggists in Seattle protested the large quantities dispensed. Butler had contended Harrison Act unconstitutional and his trial is expected soon.
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