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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
10
A feature by AL portrays Woodland Park as a sunlit haven where animal residents enjoy easy days. The report highlights constant attention from visitors, abundant peanuts, and a carefree routine with no work or stress, painting an almost idyllic existence for the park's proteges.
A robber held up D. W. Lyman a Salvation Army driver at Seattle boulevard and Norman Street at 109 p m stealing a gold watch and 27 dollars. Lyman reported the crime to police and gave a description of the thief.
J C Wise of 2210 First Ave Seattle credits Tanlac with restoring his health after three years of digestive and rheumatic troubles. He says appetite returned, liver improved, nerves steadied, sleep restored, and weight gained, enabling him to work confidently again. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
A harmless, effective treatment promises quick removal of unwanted hairs. Mix delatone powder with water to form a paste, apply for two to three minutes, then wash away. One application usually suffices, and buyers are advised to use the original powder package.
The Vicksburg, a school ship of the Washington State Nautical School, arrived at Hilo Hawaii on July 43 with 60 nautical cadets aboard. The vessel sailed from Seattle May 8 and plans a two week stay in the islands before Alaska and Portland, returning to Seattle late September.
London July 6 William John Bray committed death by own action off Jersey by swimming out to sea to die. He was walking along the beach with a friend. He dropped back and his friend, looking for him, saw him swimming and called to him. Bray responded I am going home goodbye.
One thousand German singers were admitted to the United States last week in New York. The birds are Hertz Mountain canaries, the first of their kind to reach the country since the war.
Thomas F. E. Wilson, head of Wilson & Co. meat packers of Chicago, will visit the Seattle office at 2702 Smith Building on Wednesday. From Seattle he will depart for Alaska on a vacation trip.
New York University headlines a senior, John H. Esquirol, dubbed the "great unkissed" who declares he has never kissed anyone. He explains his stance with a quip that he does not believe in kissing and sees no sense in it.
London police surgeon tests man who denied drunkenness by asking him to write his name pick up a pin and say divisional artillery. The report notes Columbia Colo is mentioned as better in the ad copy.
The Rhodes Co presents blue and khaki sailor collar style pants with tape ankle and drop seat on display in the Men's Section, Main Floor, sizes 34 to 44, priced at 4.50.
Blue and khaki women s overalls with bib front and taped ankles shown in sizes 26 to 38 at 62.75. Special purchase items include summer wear with sketches. Petticoats priced at 4.95 in jersey silk with taffeta or jersey trims and multiple colors. another 3.95 mercerized white tub satin with scalloped bottom and white embroidery. Regulation lengths shown.
Upper Main Floor domestic section announces arrival of Imported Swiss Organdie in 45inch width. Shades include Alice blue Copenhagen blue pink ross peach yellow lavender and Nile green. Price listed as a yard 81.50.
The Women's Knit Underwear section marks down 200 summer weight cotton union suits in sizes 4 to 14 years from 1.50 to 1.00, with a special Wednesday adult price also set at 1.00. The items are moved from regular stock on the upper main floor for a quick clean up.
In Shanghai on July 4 Admiral Gleaves released a note recounting a message from British Admiral Barrett to Captain Kearney promising aid with ships and troops if attacked. The pledge followed the murder of American missionary W A Reimert during Gen Chang's northern assault on an American mission, highlighting Anglo American solidarity in China.
Chief Deputy Coroner Willis H. Carson seeks relatives of J. D. Casey after his body was found in a room at a New York hotel on Sixth Ave near S and Weller Streets. A postmortem will determine cause of death.
Cardiff reports 18 pallbearers carried the coffin of John George also known as the Welsh giant who weighed 292 pounds at burial services held on July 6. The story notes his remarkable size and the number of bearers required for the funeral.
Mrs Anna Steva of 17th Street Bayonne New Jersey says before marriage she suffered severe pains weakness and headaches. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered and now has two young sons. She endorses the remedy for women’s ailments and recommends it to friends. The ad notes more testimonials and suggests writing the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for information.
Cotton and silk mix fabric shown in new shipment features attractive checks and plaids. Suited for July and August wear when heat is high and cool apparel is desired. Price one yard one dollar.
Washington report notes Mrs Wilson donating a gown to the national museum as part of its historic costume collection. Aberdeen scene reports that whalers from Aberdeen Westport and Moran have captured 77 whales so far this season.
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