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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1920

Page

18

Wilson aims coast to coast run with strict no-walk rule

Ex Marine Ray A. Wilson plans the longest coast to coast run starting May 1, from the Federal Building in Seattle to New York, averaging 41 miles daily with no walking and a guaranteed purse in a race against local marathoners along the route. Kanaguri aims New York to San Francisco after Antwerp games. both pursue continental crossing records.

Ray A. Wilson Exmarine Hoe Federal Building Seattle New York Ocean Coran Wilson William Stillingwer Willson Kanaguri San Francisco Antwerp Wile

Canadian Pacific Agents Visit Here

Canadian Pacific general passenger agents from Ottawa to Seattle toured here Tuesday. They inspected all CP offices along the route before disbanding.

Canadian Pacific Canadian Pacific General Ottawa Seattle

Pape's Diapepain Eases Stomach Distress Quickly

A few tablets of Pape's Diapepain relieve stomach souring and fermentation by neutralizing acidity. It instantly relieves gases heartburn and fullness caused by poor digestion and helps regulate disordered stomachs so favorite foods can be eaten without distress. Costs little at drug stores.

Pape

Vicks VapoRub Uses and Precautions for Cold Relief

Advertises Vicks VapoRub as a home remedy for colds influenza pneumonia and related ailments. Describes external rub on spine neck and chest with hot cloths and nostril inhalation. Claims widespread use and stresses consulting a physician for serious illness and cautions against replacing medical care.

Electrocution Adopted in Labrador Whale Hunts

London dispatch reports whaling off Labrador now uses electric current for killing whales. A wire and harpoon deliver a shock that stuns or kills if the harpoon penetrates the blubber, enabling the device to perform its work.

London England Labrador

Striking Glaziers Smash Windows In New York

Insurance men report vandals destroyed over 250000 dollars worth of plate glass since the glass setters strike began. Special patrols are deployed to curb further damage in New York.

New York

Club Fights Jazz and Bum English CHICAGO

The American Speech committee of the Chicago Woman's club expands its campaign from slang in English as she is spoken to American jazz music. The move targets perceived vulgarity in lyrics and performance as part of a broader language reform effort.

Chicago America American Speech Committee Chicago Woman's Club

Catholic Church Bans Ouija Board and Spook Tips

New York March 41. Table tipping ouija board demonstrations and other spiritualistic seances are forbidden to Catholics the Rt. Rev. James McGean of the Church of St. Peter says. The warning targets spiritualist practices amid concerns over occult influences and church discipline.

New York James McGean Church of St. Peter

Kiwanis to Present Office Decoration to Mayor Caldwell

Kiwanis club members will present to Mayor Caldwell a ceremonial office decoration shaped as the letter IX. Caldwell is a charter member and trustee of the club. The event occurs next Tuesday morning.

Kiwanis Club Caldwell

Spokane Hosts Inland Empire Teachers Convention

Spokane opens a three day Inland Empire Teachers Association convention with nearly 3,000 teachers attending. The event starts today in Spokane and gathers educators from the region for sessions and discussions.

Spokane Inland Empire Teachers’ Association

Woman’s Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs R A Farnnum of Chattanooga Tennessee reports using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound during pregnancy and menopause. She credits back pain relief reduced dizziness and improved energy enabling daily chores. The advertisement touts the product’s forty year history and calls for others to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham Chattanooga Tenn Lydia KE. Pinkham Mra. R.A. Farnnum Orchard Knob Avenue

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