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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
22
In Shreveport Louisiana on July 9 police reported a playful quarrel over dominoes with seven men vs four. The four men allegedly held the advantage and won the encounter, while one claimed they were not gambling. The report reflects courtroom or public-right disputes and cautions about good faith.
Torbert Pr. Lewis, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico and treasurer of a new international committee of foreign chambers of commerce in Mexico, has called on the American Red Cross for aid in battling the bubonic plague in Vera Cruz. The article notes a separate fact that nearly 20,000,000 bushels of peanuts are produced annually in Alabama.
Superior Judge Ed ward Ke Hardin ruled against prosecuting an injunction to suppress I W W propaganda. He held the league is a political organization and warned that denying free speech would violate the right to trial by jury. Accused parties retain rights to face witnesses and judges.
Warren G. Harding rejects the label reactionary and asserts he is regular in his presidential bid. He aims to keep the Roosevelt progressive vote aligned, while allies defend his senate record as not reactionary. He plans a conference with J. Frank Hanley and notes none want prohibition to dominate the race.
A brief notes a boy’s temporary illness blamed on green apples, described as a common seasonal ailment. It advises castor oil for quick relief and cautions the illness is not serious, with recovery expected within an hour.
Mra Lametha A Hulet longtime Green Lake resident died Thursday morning at her home 6820 Weed in place after a five month illness She belonged to the ree Methodint church and the W C T U and had just passed her 18th birthday on February 9 She is survived by two daughters Mrs Jennie Dottson Cashmere Mrs Laura Armstrong and Mrs Jessie Claus Plymouth Iowa Mrs Alma Sleeper Mrs Josephine Gilmore and Fred A Simma Seattle The article notes the longest railroad tunnel in the world in Simpson 12% wire jong running thru the Alpa.
The 19th annual convention of the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks closed Friday morning after officer election, committee reports, and choosing the next meeting place.
Dallas, July 9 Annie May Aldorado won a divorce after seven years of desertion by her husband while Etta Miller secured a divorce for eleven years of abandonment in divorce court.
A National Education Association committee will draft a universal thrift and personal finance course for public schools. Seven members, including Will C. Wood of California, will work with the Treasury savings division to standardize instruction. The move follows existing state thrift mandates and aims for nationwide adoption.
In Springfield a circuit court ruled that Mrs Martha I Listman of Beattie must be considered still legally married to John A Listman who died recently. Listman had willed $25,000 to another wife and the court held the first wife not divorc ed since he had not heard from her for seven years, presuming her death under local law.
Col. W. P. Richardson former president of the United States board of road commissioners in Alaska sails for Alaska to join Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett on an inspection tour of Alaskan military posts. Mosquitoe control notes the Kats as valuable as mosquito destroyers.
Noseburg Oregon July a forest patrol plane piloted by Heyet and observer Davis was reported missing since Wednesday. They forced a landing in a thick timbered district 60 miles east of Roseburg. The plane buried in heavy wit. both men escaped unharmed despite engine trouble and damage.
Amanda Lambell, 67, died Thursday morning at her home. She was the wife of Liam Lambell, formerly of the area. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the Hamilton parlors with Lake View cemetery. The article notes focus elsewhere on rubber plantations.
The downstairs store advertises men's belts at one dollar each in gray black and cordovan shades. Made of rubber composition with patent catch buckle for serviceability. Limited stock and discount pricing emphasized.
The Downstairs Store offers Busyboy play suits in blue denim or khaki twill. Sizes 1 to 8 years priced at $1.75 and sizes 10 to 14 years at $2.00. Durable, practical coveralls for children.
Local shop announces arrival of new black taffeta coats priced at fifteen dollars. The announcement highlights affordable style for the season with limited stock.
Riple ruffles of net and lace edge net collars in straight style fit tuxedo fronts priced at 1.75. Venise lace collars in straight style 1.75. Organdie collar and cuff sets with three lace frills 1.75. Net collar and cuff sets with triple lace rows 1.75.
COOL pink wash fabric brassieres in bandeau style with elastic back insert and pink tape shoulder straps. Front and back fastening, sizes 34 to 40, priced 65 cents per pair.
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