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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
9
A letter from M. O. Stilleon of 4712 Ava Place recalls a French mud filled camp during late war fighting. He notes long waits for meals in cold wet conditions and dirt from sacks and sprouts. Stilleon was wounded in the final actions.
Acting Mayor W D Cane with Councilmen Moore Youngs and Thomeen depart to Cedar to inspect the impounding basin as the Cedar River reservoir nears sealing with rapidly dropping water levels. The Hammond district farewell for departing teachers is noted after a dinner hosted by the reiterated churches.
After legal troubles forced Rogers from his old Red Front location, he secured a large storeroom at the north corner of First and Pine Street. He launches a season opening sale, sacrificing stock to move it quickly, with reduced prices on clothing, shoes, and overalls and accepting Liberty Bonds and mail orders.
The council approves a 50000 appropriation to finance test borings for the Skagit project at Ruby creek and Diablo canyon. Officials Hickman Moore Pitegerald Hesketh Carroll and Haas voted for the measure while Erickson and Bolton opposed. The report focuses on Gorge creek development and notes costs per horsepower projected at 45 cents in 1993, dropping to 39 cents in 1926 with potential streetcar load transfers. Diamond drill boring at the power house site is required for proper design. The remark about promises appears.
In Washington on May 19 a joint resolution to grant woman suffrage leads the House agenda. The second joint resolution seeks immediate restoration of telephone and telegraph services. A landmark resolution would promote Navy Admiral Rank for Rear Admiral Sima. Private soldiers and sailors groups push for public works, $500 extra pay for discharged servicemen, court martial investigations, Lane land bill action, repeal of onerous taxes on soft drinks and movie admissions, and limits on immigration for four years.
Mrs Simpson fired four shots at her husband in a crowded Chicago courtroom after an exchange about unfaithfulness. Three shots took effect. She seeks separate maintenance amid accusations of his infidelity. Simpson may recover. Mrs Simpson is a niece of John M. Loach, Chicago traction magnate, and his private secretary.
Fire victims have identified four youths now under arrest in the Woodinville robbery case. Gus Johnson and the families of William Browder and L. J. Briggs report identifying the quartet after the incident last week. Prosecution work began Monday.
John Anderson of Portland campaigns to supply reading matter to workers in logging camps. He secured blue boxes through the Chamber of Commerce for dropping books and magazines, diverting them from soldiers and sailors to the camps.
Private Ethel M Pepim of the U S Marine Corps recruiting station announces plans to wed Ernest C Joppas on June 4 at St James Cathedral. Joppas from Miles City Montana attended the Infantry Officers Training School at Camp McArthur.
A Queen Anne committee plans a fundraising drive May 26 27 and 28 to support a community YMCA for work among youths. The first district YMCA of this kind was started in the university district recently.
Reverend Charles F. Aked, once invited to lead Plymouth Congregational Church in Seattle, telegraphed Judge Everett Smith that the Seattle workload overwhelmed him and he will remain in Kansas City. The pastorate will not be accepted.
American factories produced about 26 000 planes a year when the war ended. Crowell reports training planes as a success. On armistice day American planes finished 11 984 with allies supplying 6 518 more for a total 17 142.
A dated homespun health tip recommends avoiding alkali rich soaps and using Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo. With water and a small amount, it produces rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, dries hair evenly, and leaves it silky and easy to manage.
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