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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
10
In Los Angeles on May 22 a monocled thief driving a high class car befriended J. F. McIntyre, offered a ride, then as McIntyre stepped from the vehicle his wallet containing $25 vanished. The culprit was described as well dressed and a smooth talker.
The text endorses cocoanut oil shampoo as pure grease free and cheap. It claims most soaps contain alkali that injures the scalp and hair while the cocoanut oil product cleanses well and leaves hair soft bright and easy to handle. A small amount provides rich lather and thorough rinsing.
Julia O Connor international president of the Telephone Operators union urged Seattle labor leaders to back a campaign to organize telephone girls. She praised past strikes, called Burleson autocratic, and announced mass meeting plans at the Labor temple and a fundraising dance, with O Connor guiding the campaign.
A blue enameled Full Blue Three-in-One range drops from 153 dollars and 50 cents to a lower sale price. The listing highlights durability and multi-function design for kitchen use.
Leavenworth Kansas May 22 A board of officers investigates a general riot in the United States disciplinary barracks last night in which at least one convict was shot and several guards injured. Rumors of a death were denied as the fight lasted about thirty minutes with prisoners arming themselves and guards restoring order.
H. T. Blumb, 205 No. 79, returned to Seattle from Shasta California after attending the funeral of his mother Mrs. H. Blumb who died May 10 at age 79. She leaves husband H. Blumb and children Mrs. A. C. Early H. T. Blumb Lena Oliver Clara Davidson and Prof. Joseph L. Blumb. The couple had been married 58 years.
Miss Sarah Cohen, 30, powerfully built, tackled a burglar in Brooklyn and handed him to Detective Donelon of the Atlantic avenue station. The man claimed he could not earn a livelihood for his family as a tailor.
Special to The Star by NEFA Stockholm May 22 Finland, after wartime hunger, plans a national fair this summer to promote agriculture and reduce reliance on imports. The event will also feature industrial social and educational exhibits.
Prague reports commercial agreements already underway between Czecho Slovakia and Germany. Exchange of key commodities arranged, provisions for reciprocity in railway traffic and mutual release of ships and cargoes outlined, with details to be settled.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 22 Blanche Frey’s home was breached by a burglar who bumped into a phonograph in the dark. The器 intruder triggered the machine to run and alert, prompting a hasty retreat before police arrival.
A tense scene unfolds at a house as members rush to a window and recognize a man speeding across the lawn. The text hints at social tension and remarks about a girl named Hazel and a brotherly or sisterly dynamic amid casual chatter.
A brief ad themed prompt invites readers to consider The Star for advertising needs, highlighting brand reach and trusted local presence. The note suggests The Star as a go to option for campaigns and promotional messages.
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