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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
16
Poslam soothes refreshes and heals irritated skin with gentle action. A small application at once shows improvement by morning, often removing pimples or inflamed spots. for severe eruptions it promises subdued symptoms. Free sample offer from Tas Mnurgency Laboratories at 3 W 47th St New York City. Poslam Soap is a daily treat for tender skin.
Patrick Condury of Vallejo dozed on a San Francisco wharf while awaiting a friend. He dreamt he was diving for gold and woke to find himself struggling in the water at the dock end.
A testimonial promotes Adler-i-ka as the only medicine for stomach fat relief and flatulence. It asserts immediate expulsion of gas and cleansing of the alimentary canal, claiming cure of constipation and prevention of appendicitis. The ad notes Swift Drug Co. and unnamed leading druggists sell the mixture.
Harold K. Bechtol notes Mme Paderewski, wife of Polish pianist Ignacy Paderewski, as a key advisor in the peace conference circle. She travels with him between Paris and Warsaw and shares influence on policy decisions, once hobbying in poultry farming at a Swiss chalet.
A London discovery reveals Jacobean oak paneling from the 16th century worth $10,000 beneath plaster and wallpaper in an ancient Cambridge house torn down. The find, reported by N. B. A. for The Star, highlights valuable heritage uncovered during demolition.
Senorita Cura was born yesterday on an electric car en route to Oklahoma City from Norman. The baby’s arrival on the first day of life matches a daring incident where she outpaced a railroad fare.
August Magnuson was barred from citizenship by Judge D M Young in Stockton California superior court. He first filed papers on June 3 1913 and withdrew during the war fearing induction. After wartime he reapplied seeking citizenship despite his enemy alien status.
Peter Prins a 29 year old car sweeper was seriously injured Thursday morning at the North Seattle street car barn. He was trapped between a moving car and a concrete post and taken to City hospital with a broken shoulder after the car was stopped during a barn test run.
New York May 15 John Armstrong Chaloner visiting under court order calls the shimmy dance not nice though he approves jazz and cabaret dancing. He says old dances were more difficult and beautiful though he admires the performers and notes evil lies in the mind not in the dance.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and war camp community service plan the Old Glory ball at the Armory on May 17 to raise funds for Americanization. During intermission the Seattle Boy Scouts in uniform will recite the allegiance pledge under a canopy of stars and stripes, signaling a pledge in every Seattle classroom and daily flag education.
A Superior Court verdict awarded John Joyce 1250 damages against King County. Joyce, a farmer with a 700 acre farm near Duvall, claimed the Woodinville Duvall road project diverted a creek, flooding his bottom lands during rains and reducing farm value. Judge Everett Smith presided.
Fairfield Calif May 1 Three young girls aged 10 to 14 were to testify in the trial of Fred G Anthony former superintendent of the Templars orphanage Vallejo. The state planned to use the witnesses to corroborate a young girl’s accusation that he attacked her. The defense contends the case is a frame up by liquor interests aimed at harming Anthony and the home’s reputation amid prohibition.
Jack Burge of the Chelsea apartments suffered foot injuries in a street car crash at Sixth avenue and Pine. He was taken home Wednesday night and is expected to recover. Mrs. W. G. Turpin of Port Ludlow remains in city hospital, the sole wreck victim there. her recovery is expected as well. J. H. Réaers, 18, arrested at Second avenue and Washington street, charged as disorderly, sentenced to 15 days in the city stockade. he wore army uniform though never served, drawing expected federal action.
H. H. Kinhols, 35, a switchman, was arrested Thursday at the King Street station by Patrolman Joe Purvis for stealing a hydrometer from a coach in the railroad yard.
F Cc FP Johnson recently discharged from the navy asked police to locate a stolen navy uniform from his room at 708 Columbia St. Police found the uniform on M Nicholson, 18, at the Metropolitan garage. Nicholson is held for federal authorities pending filing of a charge of illegally wearing the navy uniform.
Matt Miller and Victor Richards were arrested at Sixth Ave S and King St early Thursday by Officers Wilson and Aaslund after being seen leaving a Japanese second hand store. At the police station they were found with multiple items from the estate and are held pending burglary charges.
Monte Carter's troupe energized the Nile temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Members subscribed 2500 dollars to cover expenses for its band and 40 man patrol to the imperial council session in Indianapolis in June.
The Young Ladies' Institute will host a May dance at the Knights of Columbus hall on Friday May 16. A May pole dance will feature the program.
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