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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1921

Page

15

Dead Baby Restored After Near-Fatal Heart Stop

London March 18 Dr Cranston Midland physician reported reviving a six month old infant four minutes after the heart had stopped. The child, after an operation, was said to be dying but revived following adrenaline injected into the heart muscle. This marks a radical new use of the drug in heart treatment and invites animal testing after promising early results.

London Eng Cranston Midland de Walker France

Fewer English Bachelors Many Widows Remarry

The registrar general's 1919 report shows striking increases in remarriages among widows and marriages among middle aged bachelors, with mortality falling. Remarriage of widows rose sharply after the war, many losing husbands in battle. Under 26 rematches were 10.7 times higher and ages 25-30 were six times higher than in 1911. Bachelors' marriages were twice as numerous as in 1921.

Tondon Registrar General

Wireless Typewriter Invented in London

A London resident has developed a wireless typewriter scheme aimed at practical experiments. The machine resembles a standard typewriter and activates an electric circuit when a key is pressed, allowing any typist to operate it.

London

Trial over Joyce work spurs fines for Little Review editors

Judges Kernochan McInerney and Mons fined Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap fifty dollars each for publishing James Joyce's Ulysses in The Little Review, deemed an improper novel. The case, led by John Sumner of the Society for the Prevention of Vice, probes art versus morality in Greenwich Village.

New York Zrada Trada Srade Srada Willabe Kernochan McInerney Mons Little Review Margaret C. Andersen Jane Heap James Joyce Ulgames Greenwich Village John &. Sumner Society For the Prevention of Vice Anthony Comstock Sumner

Millions Wasted as Camp Dodge Decays and War Material Sours

Describes Camp Dodge in Des Moines as deteriorating under winter storms. Government plans to sell about 657 buildings including 90 barracks to Iowa for 34000 dollars while salvage funds support a state camp. Worn warehouses, rusted wagons, and empty barracks underscore the decay and waste.

Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa U. S War Department Iowa National Guard

Tells How It Feels To Die

Chicago reports Charlies McMahon the man who died on an operating table and revived. Doctors declare he was dead by all tests of science yet revived after anesthesia. He recalls a dreamlike afterlife and describes the moment of return as a faint recollection of something beyond death. Dr. Parede led the operation.

Chicago Charlies McMahon McMahon Thomas H. Parede

White Voile Blouses Special in Many Styles

A dozen or more voile blouse styles offered lace trimmed pin tucked and hemstitched models. All sizes 36 to 44 available though not every size in each style. Special bargain price 75 cents per blouse.

New Pongee Blouses Priced at 13.95

New Pongee blouses offered at 13.95 appeal with popularity and practicality. These serviceable tops combine moderate price with reliable wear and a neat, versatile look for daily use.

Petticoats and Jackets Highlight Spring Fashion Sale

A special purchase brings 100 quality petticoats in new spring colors with taffeta ruffles and novelty flounces. Jersey tops and jackets feature Heather Jersey tuxedo styles in blue brown green and gray, with jackets priced at $6.75 and skirts at $2.95.

Jersey Heather Jersey

Doctor Honored For Reviving McMahon Refuses Comment

A physician credited with bringing McMahon back to life declines to discuss the case citing ethics. McMahon expresses gratitude, saying he is indebted to the doctor despite the controversy.

McMahon

Freak Fashions Rage Among Paris Elite

Paris reports a riot of new styles for the season with hemp gowns dyed from rope, jewel watches set on a single stone, crackle-paper hats, leather umbrellas, tiny foldable items for handbags, fruit necklaces with real tangerines, and ragged straw hats with unconventional trims.

Paris

Women May Hold Posts in Government

Stockholm report recommends enabling women to hold a majority of government posts with exceptions for military and diplomatic roles.

Stockholm

Family Too Large Brother Kills Self

Mme Corbax, mother of 14, hanged herself in Geneva after her husband and two sons were laid off and given notice to quit their home. She could not secure another house due to the large family, shielding a tragedy born of unemployment and housing shortage.

Geneva Mme. Corbax

Tanlac Praise From Los Angeles Man After Rugged Health Decline

Pete Torre, a stock man for Pargeman & Clark in Los Angeles, credits Tanlac with restoring his energy and appetite after two and a half years of illness. He describes severe back pain, digestion trouble, and exhaustion, noting quick improvement after starting Tanlac and keeping doses at home and work. Tanlac is sold by Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle and Brooks & Son in Kennydale.

Tanlac Pete Torre East First St Los Angeles Pargeman & Clark Mr. Torre Taniac Bartell Drug Stores Seattle Brooks & Son Kennydale

Optometry Practice Marks Sixteen Years in Seattle

The article notes more than sixteen years of successful optometry practice in Seattle. It highlights ongoing service, patient care, and community involvement by the local eye care professional.

Seattle

French Hand Made Shirts Displayed With Embroidery

Display lists various chemises including hand made French pieces and Philippine embroidery with lace trim. Pricing shows multiple quantities and discounts from 16.50 to 1.75 per garment, second floor location.

Special Purchase of Leather Traveling Bags Three-Piece Set

A special purchase offers 25 cowhide traveling bags in a soft pliable leather. The three-piece set features sewn-on corners, silk linings in blue and dark green, and three inside pockets.

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