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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
9
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach. It pledges relief within minutes and describes the product as harmless and essential for home use with a 40 cent case highlighted.
San Francisco reports lurid accounts of a Saturday duel between Marty Leon Willeen and Theodore Criley near Carmel By the Sea. Criley allegedly struck repeatedly, Willeen countered, and both sides claim the other will pay. The two men avoid comment as rumors swirl in literary and artistic circles.
Seattle voters face multiple charter amendments and proposed ordinances at the May 2, 1922 municipal election. The items include amendments to Article IX Section 11 on tax levies and emergency appropriations, Article IV Section 96 on penalties for ordinance violations, Article VIII restructuring public works and transportation duties, and a public notice about an initiative regarding the municipal railway system budget and governance. Provisions cover city taxation for street railway maintenance, the creation of a depreciation reserve, and the King County Humane Society’s role as city pound master.
Seattle foresees a new building era as three construction ventures totaling over 1.5 million dollars proceed. Permits issued for a 500000 office building by Metropolitan Building at 1825 1333 Fifth Ave, and a 300000 orphanage by the Sisters of Sacred Heart at 4716 50th Ave NE. The council also allows a 750000 apartment house at Fifth Ave and Spring St.
A 1922 record lists multiple pedestrians struck by autos across Seattle areas. Incidents include 13930 on 20th Ave N W with brain concussion and critical care, A Wilmot struck at Lake Side Ave by Charles Duszani, an unidentified man with a small boy unharmed at Occidental Ave and Washington St by C B Johnson, Maginn injured at Greenwood Ave and N 12th St by A M Gillespie, and M E Avitt severely burned crossing near N 86th St when backed into by J Meadows. A year ago today 205 pedestrians were struck by autos.
Anatole France traveled to Stockholm to receive his Nobel prize after recovering from an illness in Athens. He wore multiple padded waistcoats under his coat to guard against cold while the Swedish customs officers inspected him with the question What have you got in here. France replied simply France.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a gentler alternative to calomel for bowel and liver action. The ads claim quick relief from bad breath, purifying the system without griping or after effects, and note the formula was developed after years of practice.
A reader seeking guidance confesses emotional instability, flirtations, and fear of unfulfilling marriage. The adviser labels the writer as imaginative and idealistic, cautions about fast entertainment shaping passion, and reframes the letter as a modern confession from a young American woman.
A reader requests guidance to prevent stoves from rusting during summer storage. The column notes readers may obtain the full information by writing to The Seattle Star Washington bureau at 1322 New York Ave Washington, D. C. and enclosing a two cent stamped envelope for reply.
Earwig poison bait made from government formula and state inspected. Now is the time to use it to rid the city of pests. 11 lb package priced at $1.50, claim covers a city lot. Colt McLaughlin at 1103 First Ave. Eliott 5156.
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