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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
5
Wanamaker urges factories and merchants to lower prices to break the vicious circle of high costs. He notes stores across the country cutting prices by 20 cents while manufacturers pledge help through increased production and cash transactions.
Elderly readers seek a mild effective laxative and learn Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, sold since 1892 from Dr W B Caldwell’s private formula. The product, available at drug stores, reportedly lasts a large family months and is marketed as a trustworthy preparation with over six million bottles sold yearly.
Washington May 21 Atty Gen Palmer asserts major department stores have slashed prices 20 to 50 percent in clothing furnishings and general use goods as a first step toward lower levels. He credits consumer pressure the Overall Club and public willingness to wear old clothes rather than pay high prices. He notes food costs may fall later with production and distribution controls while credit conditions push clothing prices down but foods fuels and rents may stay high. Basil M Manly adds that reduced clothing prices reflect retailers fears and that food prices are likely to remain higher ongoing.
Police search for Murray Bewley fourteen of Spokane who left May thirteen to see the world. Jack Radey thirteen son of John Radey of 5021 45th ave SW left home last Monday on a bicycle for a summer tour of the Northwest. father requests locating him.
A Pullman car search for a score or more pairs of trousers missing since arrival in Toledo ends with the garments found under a freight car. Porters conducted the hunt, grinning as they rallied the male passengers to help.
Two gunmen fought a revolver battle with Police Sergeant Percy F Looker and Patrolman Norton on Minor avenue and Stewart street at 10 o clock Thursday night. A shot pierced Nortons cap as the pair opened fire before officers could draw. The men fled the area after exchanging shots with Looker and Norton.
Tacoma reports a monocled woman seen on Pacific Ave and 18th street smoking a cigar. A wife also phoned police about her husband’s goat on the front lawn at Manhattan apartments Borew and Howell. Police investigated a supposed gunfight with no results. The veterans welfare commission says 30,000 service men have found work in the state since March 1919.
Jewelry valued around $1000 was stolen from J. H. Falkner at 607 20th Ave during family absence. Entry came via basement window and smashed door. theft discovered at 12:30 am Friday with no clues left. Police suspect knowledge of the absence. Switzerland now relies on the United States for its coal supply.
State troopers seek assailants after Bud McCoy a Baldwin Felts detective and a companion were wounded in an ambush near Matewan. Nine miners and detectives died in a Wednesday melee as guards held the town. Also reported death of Mrs Nena Bremmeyer 37 of Crescent Beach with funeral held.
Federal authorities announced the breakup of a liquor ring in Chicago tied to forged permits for whisky. Seven alleged violators were arrested and investigators expected to uncover large stores of liquor as a result of the operation.
At the Northold Inn monthly luncheon D. E. White president of the Aero club urged members to promote the establishment of landing fields in the north. The talk emphasized local aviation growth and community support.
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