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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
24
Paris dispatch notes French newspapers attack government tax policy tied to Russia and Britain’s role in Archangel and Caucasus areas. The articles argue British influence drains resources and threaten Persian access as Russia owes vast sums.
Bennett plans to die poor and upset traditions. He has traveled and donated thousands to charities and war funds, yet his wealth worth $750,000 remains and he insists on dying poor as callers prepare.
The text notes a British naval squadron heading to Helsingfors and an agreement between Finland and Great Britain believed to pressure Petrograd. It questions France’s role in Russia and its preparations amid vast interests there.
The piece notes New York establishing a milk bar with saloon like features including swinging doors and a bar rag. It mentions a child asking to go for a drink and a nickel for a Jersey cocktail as illustrative color.
Special to The Star by N. E. K. A. reports five American soldiers of the 339th Infantry, recruited in Detroit, held by Bolsheviks in Moscow describe brutal conditions. They recount 25 roubles daily, sparse food, digs in frozen earth, and a weekly Sunday dinner while captors lectured them on Bolshevism.
Mrs J W Irwin of Grimes California credits Tanlac with ending thirty nine years of rheumatism and digestive troubles after three bottles. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy along with a twenty two pound weight gain and no back or head pains since starting the remedy. The ad notes Tanlac is sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
Special to The Star by N. FE. A. In a Toulouse suburb cemetery five American soldiers lie under white crosses. Elderly “Daddy” Ford, an American who made his life in France, tends the plots daily, keeping markers erect and flags flying as he nears citizenship long denied by absence. He served after converting his dental parlor to a reception room for GIs with Red Cross aid supporting his efforts.
Chinese authorities allege that Japan is secretly fostering shipments of morphine and opium into China. Morphia is said to be most widely dealt in, with post offices in China lacking inspection powers. tons of drugs are said to pass through routes especially in Shantung and the Kangtze valley.
Roy O Hadley was elected director of the foreign trade bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club on Wednesday to succeed Harry Y Saint. He has served as assistant secretary of the chamber for several years and will begin his new duties immediately.
Special to The Star from London June 13 Lloyd George is praised as a grand conciliator and chief exponent of candor at the peace congress. Admirers note American suspicion of intrigue but say his frankness eliminated the danger and justified the approach, with no credit to Wilson as champion of open diplomacy.
Hall England reports John Callis has just turned 102, becoming the third brother in his family to reach a hundred years old. He joins two siblings who previously reached the milestone, highlighting a rare family longevity.
A renowned chemist touts a cheap DIY face cream using glycerine and powdered grexite. The mixture, dissolved in water, yields a thick antiseptic greaseless lotion claimed to improve complexions, prevent sunburn, and soothe skin. He notes it costs only a few cents and lasts months versus pricier store products.
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