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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
A chronic drug user narrates a harrowing escape from cocaine and morphine, detailing a failed overdose, a hospital stay under the care of Dr Read, and a transformative period of rehabilitation. He recalls the mercy of angels, the absurdity of a padded room, and eventual release followed by gratitude toward Seattle police.
The Borah resolution passes, directing the Privileges and Elections Committee to examine all presidential campaign expenditures. It seeks names of donors, amounts given, and how funds were used, plus any influence or patronage promises to secure support.
Oregon voters head to the polls tomorrow to pick delegates to national conventions and endorse candidates. The bitter campaign featured United States Senator George F. Chamberlain and Harvey W. Starkweather in the fight for renomination by the Democrats. Key issues include choosing Oregon's 10 Republican delegates and whether Chamberlain will be renominated over Starkweather, with support from President Wilson noted. A second item notes Vancouver celebrating Hudson Bay Company's 250th anniversary.
Silk blouses worth of your anniversary expectations are marked down to four dollars. Crepe de Chine in tailored styles and light colors. Georgette fabrics in flesh white taupe navy and brown with trims of tucks lace and embroidery. Blouse section second floor.
Two tables of trimmed hats reduced to 2.95 offer cheap summer wear. The clearance features novelty trimmed hats including small turbans banded hats sport models and patent leather hats in the millinery section on the third floor.
Lightweight summer frocks for girls and women offered with net and organdie flouncings cut by about one third from regular prices. Self trimmed or with Wallace edges and Venise inser, few yards needed for a complete dress with reduced prices shown.
Silk foulards priced at $2.29 per yard. 36 inch wide fabrics offered in popular colors with contrasting designs. Located in the Fabric Floor third section.
A dealer advertises charmeuse fabric priced at 2.45 per yard as part of a 30th anniversary sale. The lot includes 15 pieces in street and evening shades described as richly suitable for all dress purposes.
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