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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

8

Orthopedic Seeks Citizens Help After Vetoed 850000 State Grant

The Children's Orthopedic hospital in Seattle faces its worst crisis in 14 years after Gov Hart vetoed an 850000 appropriation. Annual expenses total about 85000 with a new 50 bed floor, while income may reach only 40000 and is not guaranteed. Hospital president Mrs George T Myers notes memberships are the revenue lifeline with active members at 10 and associate members from 5 to 100. 128 married and crippled children currently reside there.

Hart Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Seattle George T. Myers Hospital Association Asociate

Thief Steals $15 From Man Dining in Richmond Cafe

A diner in Richmond loses his purse containing fifteen dollars when a pickpocket grabs it at Fifth Avenue and Union Street. M. J. Meany, a Georgian hotel guest, witnessed the incident as the thief fled.

M. J. Meany Georgian Hotel Richmond Fifth Ave Union St

100000 June Brides for U S This Year

Census bureau data project a record June weddings surge with about 100000 brides in June this year. The census outlook also suggests over 2 million marriages in 1971, making the United States possibly the most married nation. Weather notes mention a storm affecting Nebraska and Western Iowa, while Elks in Anacortes plan a home expansion.

Washington Census Bureau United States

Clever Woman Resists HoldUp Diamond Dyed Garments

An advert shows a clever woman resisting a hold up by diamond dyeing old garments to avoid buying new. It warns against poor dye that streaks or fades and urges buying Diamond Dyer with directions for wool silk cotton linen or mixtures and color choice.

Danderine Promises Lush Thick Hair Restoration

Advertises Danderine as a hair beauty tonic that revives dull fading hair, adds fullness and luster, smooths the scalp, and reduces dandruff. Claims one bottle restores life to lifeless hair and makes it appear twice as heavy with abundance. Sold by all druggists.

Woman Had a Rendezvous With Death

Chicago police search for a slender well dressed woman who met death nightly in a sidewalk crypt as a factory night watchman found a man dead nearby with a rosary in his hand and a scrap reading Mrs Schultz Carroll Place. Mrs Schultz identified the stranger and said he sought food and spoke of two daughters.

Chicago Walter Jonas

Water plant seeks to abandon plant amid public safety hearing

The Georgetown Water Company must halt water for a few minutes as the state board rules before a Public Safety Commission hearing. Patrons fell from 900 to near zero with city water in the South End, as the company seeks to abandon Ita plant or transfer to the city while attracting little support. In Chicago, a large crowd gathers to honor Bert Leston Taylor, famed humorist.

Georgetown Water Company Public Safety Commission State Board Georgetown Company Ita Chicago Bert Leston Taylor

Many a Pretty Face Spoiled by Pimples

Warning against unsightly pimples and skin irritations urging blood cleansing remedy 5.5.8. advertised as a source to reach the blood. Suggests readers mail history to Medical Director in Atlanta for free instructions.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Kodak Enlargements Special Tuesday 79¢

Kodak enlargements offered Tuesday at 79 cents on the main floor. 7x11 or 8x10 inches from select motives and hand colored by in house artists on doubleweight paper. Also assorted sheets and pillow cases with low prices and fall bed spreads advertised.

Jersey Sport Suits At Sixteen Fifty

Jersey Sport Suits priced at 16.50 appear on the second floor of the store.

Jersey

Joyriders Steal Taxicab in Sunday Night Coup

A taxi driver for Post Taxi Co. was lured by a call to a fare on Western Ave and Cedar St. and told to walk away. The cab vanished and was recovered two hours later bearing evidence of a joy ride by unknown thieves.

Wiliam Yockhardt Post Taxi Co Western Ave Cedar St Firetave

Huge Saving Seen in State Budget

Members of the Lower the Cost of Government league advocate a uniform state budget law to save between 10 and 20 million dollars yearly across all taxing units in Washington. The ad ends with a pastry shop request line amid the ad copy.

Washington

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a remedy for colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Claims 200 years of use and urges purchase at all drug stores with no substitutes.

Mother Gray

Seattle Girls Swim Team Wins Northwest Life Saving Title

Seattle girls led by Madeline Plesa Ruby Shelton and Katherine Brown won the Northwest life saving championship under the YWCA in Portland last week and will face Red Cross tests for certification next Friday.

Seattle Portland Red Cross Madeline Plesa Ruby Shelton Katherine Brown

Chicago Adopts Daylight Saving Time Changes

Chicago observers report clocks moved forward one hour to the new daylight saving time on March 28, with workers starting an hour earlier under summer schedule. Through trains continue on Central standard time.

Chicago

Jews Commemorate Salvation Anniversary in Persia

More than 1700 Jews gathered at the Young Men's Hebrew Association on Sunday night to mark the anniversary of the salvation of the Jews in Persia by Queen Esther.

Persia Esther Young Men's Hebrew Association

New Spring Draperies Offerings in Bright Colors and Patterns

Advertises a wide Spring drapery selection with MARQUISETTES and SCRIMS at low prices. Includes varied widths and patterns, with fabrics such as FILET NETS CRETONNES and related comfort challies priced from 15¢ to $2.50.

Cretonnes Comfort Chlallies

Mulsified shampoo touted as best for hair care

An advertisement touts Mulsified shampoo made from coconut oil claiming it cleanses hair with minimal drying, leaves scalp soft and hair silky and lustrous. It recommends using one to two teaspoonfuls moistened with water and claims it rinses easily. Available at pharmacies at low cost.

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