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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
12
Miss Jeanne Galliburt of France wed after meeting her groom in France. The ceremony followed his return from service with his troops and marked a long voyage across ocean and continent to unite.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a housewife after 16 weeks bedridden with severe stomach pains and jaundice. The ad asserts the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach and liver ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee.
The remark highlights the challenge and controversy when a woman tries to write a letter on one sheet. Supporters praise efficiency while critics question sufficiency of space for full expression. The brief note invites reflection on gender norms and communication constraints.
An advertisement touts Kotalko ointment containing bear oil as a unique hair growth treatment. It promises success for baldness dandruff and failing hair with a $300 guarantee and urges readers to obtain a testing package by sending 10 cents to John Hart Merrittain New York City.
After eight months the United States government received the French Croix de Guerre for Eugence Royce a former Northern Pacific conductor and son of Rosa Royce of 4311 16th Ave N. B. He served with the 46th Infantry Camp Lewin and Battery 10 15th Field Artillery Second Division in World War I and was mortally wounded October 7 after staying at his post amid shell and machine gun fire. He was brother to Miss Ruby Royce University of Washington student and T M Royce Seattle attorney.
Frank Shaffer’s two year sentence for distribution of the Finished Mystery is stayed for 30 days on motion by attorney W R Bell. Shaffer plans to appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
Mrs Clara J Curtis was granted a divorce from her husband Edward Curtis a commercial photographer by Superior Judge King Dykeman on Monday. She will manage his Seattle studio. No property division yet though they own a $12000 Seattle home $10000 land in Skagit county and $10000 California property.
Mrs Do J Thompson of 1958 Columbia Blvd Portland says Tanlac revived her after a quarter century of stomach, kidney and breathing troubles. She reports restored appetite weight gain and renewed strength after six bottles and praises Tanlac as the cure. Advertisement notes Seattle Bartel Drug Stores sell Tanlac.
Widow Sara Coburn is found murdered in Pescadero California. Wallace Coburn, her half witted stepson, is suspected though a club lies near his door. Detectives and psychologists seek clues to the crime in his befogged mind as family feuds over the vast Coburn fortune continue.
Manila report says General Seminoff will head Mongolia as an independent state, based on N. F. Romanoff of the American army intelligence bureau. Colonel Barrows, ex-head of the bureau in the Philippines, is accused by Japan of influencing the Mongolian independence drive.
Official reports show 10 000 Swiss officers and men enlisted with 6 000 killed and 1 500 wounded or missing in France. Swiss troops held at Verdun before being overwhelmed by German forces, refusing to retreat and suffering heavy losses.
In Tokyo on June 17 the Kokumin group, a pro imperialist Japanese paper, argues the allies should not defy Kaiser Wilhelm. It says there is no reason for the allies to spit in his face and that abandoning his summons would show Germany the utmost spirit of chivalry.
The tenth annual Victory convention of the International Association of Rotary clubs opens in Salt Lake City with about 10,000 delegates arriving by special trains from the West. John Napier Dyer from Vincennes Indiana opened the first business session in the Mormon Tabernacle. Principal speakers include John Barrett of the Pan American Union and Henry Burrill of the University of Washington addressing topics on business and capital.
The city council approved an appropriation of 14000 to complete Ballard and Yesler way calculations for the lighting department plus 505 to enlarge the city purchasing agent quarters and 3500 for clerks checking referendum petitions. Paving and sewer projects were authorized including Wilson ave paving from Hudson to Grattan and improvements in the University district with mains hydrants and side sewers on 12th ave NE FE 45th 650th 55th and 68th streets.
Green Lake residents will motor to Silver Lake Wednesday evening for the annual Green Lake community picnic under the Green Lake Commercial Club.
Five Japanese aliens were refused permission to open poolrooms in Seattle by the city council in session Monday afternoon.
During the war millions of women have entered vocations new to them including munitions chemical and metal works street railways ambulance driving barbering and elevator work. Many wish to serve but health issues held them back Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound offered as help by the ad.
Children's play suits offered in sizes 1 to 9 years at 1.50 dollars and sizes 10 to 14 years at 1.75 dollars. The sale lists two price tiers and age ranges for the outfits.
Garment notes list sizes 14% to 17% in a mer style shirt with light collars and French cuffs. Mentioned as suitable for summer work or outings.
The Star invites poets to submit a four line jingle styled like a Want Ad. Start with I tried to find a furnished flat and add three rhyming lines mentioning want ads. Cash prize of $3 for best rhyme, 25 runners-up win theatre tickets, due next Friday noon, rules on page 3. Address entries to Want Ad Contest Manager, The Star, with contest locations listed.
A simple paste combines delatone powder and water to remove hairs on the skin. Apply for two minutes, rub off, wash, and hair should be gone with minimal skin impact. Delatone must be obtained to avoid disappointment.
Louisville distillers prepare for a new prepay requirement after Friday shipments. Rail officials say the administration bears no loss if goods arrive by July 1. Currently about one third of outbound shipments from Louisville are whisky, per reports.
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