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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

5

First Picture of Gary Deslys Funeral Snow Bath Claim

In Wood Center New York Byron Smith at the depot to Yonkers bought a ticket then a rush of snow from the roof buried him though he crawled out and returned home. He demands $500 from the company claiming damages for the snow bath incident.

Gary Deslys Smith Gaby Deslys Coie Paris Gaby

Flu season remedies and tonics promoted in 19th century ads

An 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols influenza cures and tonics. It pushes Dr Pierce products Anuric Pleasant Life Golden Medical Discovery and an iron tonic Irantic, claiming to cleanse poisons through excretory organs, revive vigor, and ease kidney inflammation with home remedies like tepid water and saleratus.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Doctor Pierce

War Surgery Nears End in America

Washington reports the war surgery period in America is ending as wounded numbers drop from 277,000 to 12,000 in 14 U S hospitals. Surgeon General Ireland defends service staffing and notes most major overseas operations were completed before the armistice.

Washington America Europe United States Ireland General Ireland Wm. H. Moncrief Col. Moncrief

Executioner Won't Get Pay Increase

OMSINING N Y March 12 John Hulbert Sing Sing's executioner asked for a 66 percent pay rise to $250 per execution but the state prison department rejected the bill.

Omsining N. Y John Hulbert

Better Tailoring Promises Union Skilled Work at Honest Prices

A Seattle shop declares it will employ union skilled tailors under optimal conditions, offering high quality suits at 47.50 instead of 50 to 125, featuring hand tailored collars and lapels, inhouse production, and full visibility of the making process.

Seattle West Journeymen Tailors’ International Union

Guarantee of Satisfaction for First Hundred Suits

A retailer promises customers every garment will satisfy or a full refund. The advertisement asserts the first hundred suits will determine the store’s future success and urges customers to try their initial purchases.

Visitors Welcome to New Seattle Woolens Store

Announcement invites the public to tour a newly opened Seattle shop offering a well lit sanitary workshop and a fine line of woolens. The message promises customers a look at the fabrics and encourages a drop in to inspect the stock.

Seattle

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