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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
3
A vintage ad promises relief from eczema acne pimples and itching with Poslam treatment. It urges trying Poslam soap medicated with Poslam and offers a free sample from a New York City address.
The Congregational Union of England and Wales rejects Sankey type revival hymns dubbed popular in America. A chairman urged that congregations will soon avoid such doggerel as Fight the Good Fight With All Thy Might and the waltz style Joanie, the Flower of Dunblane.
Carl H. Teuber of Seattle was held up at gunpoint by a fare who hired his taxi at Renton. Teuber received $22 after driving the man toward Seattle. the robber forced him to stop on East Marginal Way and flee. The incident occurred late Monday night as Teuber returned to Seattle from Taylor.
Registration for the summer quarter at the University of Washington began Tuesday morning after 299 graduates left with certificates. Dr Ernest Hiram Lindley of the University of Idaho urged graduates toward future paths as Henry Suszallo praised war-service university men. Rabbi Samuel Koch gave the invocation and Rev Orrin Philip Gifford offered the benediction. Professor Edmond S Meany presided as master of ceremonies as the university orchestra performed. A new $100 annual scholarship to support friendly relations between the United States and Great Britain was announced by Dr Susallo.
Capt Oldfield former head of Russia railroads criticizes US conduct in Russia. He says Americans should have pursued a peace mission and warns of great casualties unless a strong military force is sent. Also notes July 1 stamp envelope redemption for cent varieties.
The article quotes Mme Cavalier describing the first sign of aging as cheek muscle sag and suggests a facial treatment. A lotion made from one ounce powdered saxolite in half a pint of witch hazel is claimed to strengthen and tighten muscles and skin, improving circulation. Saxolite is presented as a tonic and astringent remedy sold at drug stores.
Milton Bronner reports on a New Jersey Atlantic City convention where Japanese labor leader Suzuki discusses the eight year old federation with 20000 members. He describes aims to organize, win universal manhood suffrage, and mirror American labor gains amid postwar reforms.
An artist’s model narrator reflects on parental judgment and personal ethics as she faces a newspaper reveal of her work. She defends her professional choice, contrasts dancing and posing, and argues morals are self chosen. She notes mothers’ concerns and hints at future Daily Star coverage.
Viscount Kikujiro Ishii, Japanese ambassador to the United States, and Mme Ishii arrive in Seattle just before midnight. They are welcomed at King Street Station by Judge Thomas Burke and local business leaders. Ishii plans to sail for Japan Thursday and may discuss future Japan United States trade relations before the peace treaty is concluded.
Detectives Gordon and Benjamin arrested Adrian Batchelor in a room on Post and Spring streets Monday afternoon. A quantity of protective paper and an engraving plate used for printing blank checks were found in his possession.
Listings note slips waist lining skirts fabrics in black and white 36 inches wide priced at 80 cents per yard and 65 cents per yard respectively.
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