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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
12
Meteorologist George N Salisbury reports June as the driest since 1908 with no rainfall east of the mountains since May 25. He warns the grain crop faces failure in places and notes grave fire danger from unattended campfires and fireworks.
Mrs. Carol H. Wadleigh was granted a divorce from Dr. William Wadleigh by Judge Deasy in San Francisco as she testified he stayed out at night and offered no explanation. The notice ends with a civic remark about War Savings Stamps.
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a permanent cure for rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It cites fifty years of relief for stubborn cases and claims the treatment reaches the blood rather than surface lotions. The offer includes a free book and medical guidance from the Swift Laboratory Medical Department in Atlanta.
United Press correspondence from Budapest reports Leon Trotzky, war minister of the Russian Soviet government, blasting Allied policy and Clemenceau. Trotzky says soviet Russia defends against imperialist powers, hints at possible German alliance, and vows to fight until isolated. He notes Wilson’s position overruled and Clemenceau holding sway in negotiation.
Col. Otho W. B. Farr announced that two Oregon men earned the DSC for heroism in France. Sergt. Leonard B. Guy of the 68th Infantry attacked a machine gun position near Nantillois on Sept. 27, 1918, and captured the gun with three prisoners. Private F. M. Nelson of the First Gas Regiment carried a message under heavy fire on Oct. 9, 1918, then led wounded men back through a barrage, aiding others despite mustard gas exposure.
In Oakland on July 4 a 3 year old, Joe Lanzo, was brought to the emergency hospital in a stupor. Dr. Joe Smith and Jonathan Barleycorn concluded the child drank wine, not green cherries, and the boy woke after hours of sleep appearing himself again. The father shrugged that the wine was for next month.
Los Angeles July 4 Clyde Turner did not appear to testify about a hug he said cost him 150 dollars but won his suit as Walter Means sought 2000 dollars for malicious prosecution linked to the alleged hugging incident. Means and his wife denied the hug but said there was heavy drinking at the Means home on Maple avenue the night Turner said his money vanished.
The ad promotes a dental office offering first grade registered dentists with state certificates on display, top equipment, and superior materials. It promises guaranteed work, strict sanitation, and reasonable prices made possible by high volume. A free examination and estimate are provided with no obligation, urging readers to visit Saturday if possible to save costs and protect health.
In San Francisco on July 4 Mrs Irma Elizabeth Philbrook testified before Judge Morgan that reconciliation was impossible and secured a divorce from Capt Frank Philbrook US Army, stationed at Camp Lee Virginia. She added she cannot stand his temperament and believes he will not change.
Residents from Rainier Beach Pritchard Island Atlantic City and Dunlap will picnic at Atlantic City park on August 26 with a lawn dinner band music and games. The Rainier Beach Community and Garden Club met at Emerson School Wednesday addressed by J Rathbun and Mrs. Frank A Steele. Officers listed Chas W Bovee president and Frank Menefee secretary.
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