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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1919

Page

12

Railroads Face Congress As Debates Over Ownership Continue

Washington July 15 Government ownership or extended federal control of railroads will receive limited attention this session. Esch says GOP aim is return of roads with better regulation. Labor plans government ownership with board control and 5 percent earnings cap, while Senate work continues for a two month timeline.

Washington United Press Congress Esch House Interstate Commerce Committee Big Four Brotherhoods Interstate Commerce Commission Board of Directors Altho Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Cummins Senate

If I Were a Man A Chorus Of Girls Dream Of Masculinity

A humorous scene recounts chorus girls in a theater sketch debating life as men. Individuals like Miss Blanche Argue Miss Marie Cavanagh and Miss Nora Sieler voice fantasies from sailor to chauffeur to cowboy. The stage scrub woman cautions them to stay in skirts while noting alimony questions as the girls pose in masculine roles for a photo spread.

Marie Cavanagh Nora Sieler Miss Blanche Argue Worman Miss Cavanagh Ture Miss Sieler Miss Argoe Margaret Sharpe Miss Sharpe Broad Way 42Nd St Betty Orme Miss Orme Edna Peckham

Millers Form Export Association to Cut Flour Prices

In Chicago on July 15 a new Millers' Export association was formed after a daylong session of millers from across the United States. James F. Bell of Washburn-Crosby Co. says the group will resist foreign buyer organization and include more than 300 millers, aiming to lower flourstuffs prices nationwide.

Chicago United States Millers’ Export Association James F. Bell Washburn-Crosby Co Bell

Woman Falls 30 Feet at Frederick & Nelson Store

Mrs Nellie Lilly falls into an elevator shaft at the Frederick and Nelson store after the car starts from the first basement. She missed the cage floor and is badly hurt with both arms broken and a severe head bruise. unconscious by Tuesday night.

Frederick & Nelson Nellie Lilly 16Th Ave

Clark Named to International Boundaries Commission

President announces ex Senator Clark of Wyoming appointed to the international joint commission on boundaries replacing former Congressman Tawney of Minnesota. The move was made public at the White House.

Clark Washington Wyoming International Joint Commission On Boundaries Tawney Minnesota White House

Lutherans To Form Education Society At Portland Convention

Lutherans from Oregon Washington and Idaho conclude their three state annual convention in Portland Oregon tonight. They launch a movement to create an educational society to supply colleges with men preparing to enter the ministry.

Portland Ore Oregon Washington Idaho

New Jewelry Arrivals Highlight Rhinestone Designs

New floor display in the Jewelry Section features Spanish Combs with distinctive designs and richly colored rhinestone settings. Also showcased are other fancy comics with prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00, inviting inspection of what is new and favored.

Tub Dresses and Wash Dresses in Summer Styles

She Rhodes Co. offers tub dresses at 5.00 with neat, comfortable wear for home and travel. Wash dresses at 5.00 feature ginghams, crepes, voiles, and chambrays with collars, cuffs, embroidery, and lace, sizes 16 to 46. Additional dresses shown from 6.50 to 34.75 in voiles and linens.

Japanese Lunch Cloths Priced 25 and 40 Cents

Japanese lunch cloths offered at 25 and 40 cents each appear in the items listing. Shoppers note the modest prices for these textile accessories, with the balance of stock indicated in the marketplace listing.

Favorite scented soap among summer bath aids

A reader list presents multiple soaps including Packer's Tar Soap Colgate Bath Tablets Jergens Almond Cocoa Oil Colgate Cashmere Bouquet Hudnut Violet Soap Palmer Soap Palmolive Societe Hygienique Rogers and Gallet Violet 4711 Glycerine Jap Rose Soap Palmolive Soap Castile Soap and Pears varieties with prices noted.

Jergen Colgate Societe Hygienique Rogers and Gallet Piver's Pear Cereeses Bocabella Castile

Seattle Attorneys Map Year’s Plans At Bar Meeting

The Seattle Bar Association executive board met at the Butler hotel at noon to organize for the year. A picnic with King and Snohomish county associations was discussed. Sociology books are catalogued in a public library publication and all are obtainable there.

Seattle Bar Association Butler Hotel King County Snohomish

Remedy for Nervousness From Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs Elizabeth Marsh of San Jose California credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with easing a nervous breakdown after a family death. She says the pills reduced back stiffness improved sleep and restored strength. Available from local druggists or by mail 50 cents per box six for 250 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY. Free booklet on Diseases of the Nervous System.

Elizabeth Marsh Brace Ave San Jose Cal Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Boys' Club Carnival Attracts Seattle Crowd

The Greater Alamo Shows stage a Coney Island style carnival at Fifth Ave and Lenorasts this week for the Seattle Boys' Club. Daredevil Dick performs antiaircraft motorcycle stunts and the event features a large captive horned rattler as a highlight.

Greater Alamo Fifth Ave Seattle

Praise for Jennings Overseas Library Service

A letter from Carl H. Millam acting general director of the library war service of the American Library Association praises Judson T. Jennings, librarian of the public library, for his overseas service with the association. Nathan Erkstein, school board president, has received the letter.

Judson T. Jennings Public Nathan Erkstein Carl H. Millam Library War Service American Library Association

Hair Care Advice From Early Inexpensive Shampoo

Hair washing harms hair when using strong soaps. Use emulsified coconut oil shampoo, a mild cleansing for scalp and hair. A few spoons of the oil mix with water cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and manageable. Available cheaply at pharmacies for long use.

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Woodhouse-Grunbaum Furniture Co., Inc Otto 8S Grunbaum Pike Street Railways Labor Royal Boot Shop Blanche Johnnie Blanche Argoe BAYER Schoonmaker Optical Co First Avenue Marias Now United Cigar Lutherans Meeting Assort She Rhodes Co Packer's Tar Colgate’s Twee Hudnut Palmer's Soap Woodbury's Holland Jennings Association Overseas Stone Nalder Hal AMD
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