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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
16
Washington pioneers from all regions gather for their annual meeting and reunion at Pioneer hall on Lake Washington at Madison. The event runs June 1 and 2 with activities at the lakefront hall and nearby venues.
Advertisement urges readers to treat fatigue and nervousness with FITRO-PHOSPHATE or BITHO-PHOBSPITATE claiming phosphorus deficiency underlies anemia and weakness. It touts non patent medicine status and physician-backed formula, with a $500 guarantee and druggist availability.
Berne Switzerland drowning of aviator Taddloli after plane sank in Lake Constance. Rockton California Harold Coffey pilots first night flight with a passenger on Conat. Calgary Alta Mennonites plan emigration from Alberta to South America. Vancouver BC Winfield Foster presumed killed by man named Smedley, coroner’s jury. Aberdeen Carl Larson found dead at home aged 60. Madrid two killed as bull charges private box during melee. Washington President transmits J P Morkan’s offer of London residence for American embassy. Dublin Michael Condon sentenced five years for attack on police. Vancouver Washington William J of Portland killed by auto. Olympia Mrs George P Hardgrove of Spokane resigns from industrial welfare commission.
Census Bureau figures show Miami rising to 79,649 residents, a 440.1 percent gain since 1910, marking one of the era's largest population increases. East St. Louis records 66,740 people, up 14.0 percent.
A extended sale ad touts drastic cuts on new and used furniture with items such as Bic Grass Rugs at 2.95 to 3.95, Oak Buffets at 20 dollars, and a Mahogany Dresser at 57.50. It highlights numerous discounts on beds, desks, cabinets, and sewing machines, with cash terms and delayed delivery.
Sadie Gaylord filed for divorce claiming hardship from life as a flapjack cook in Alaska and mine ownership disputes. She sought alimony, alleging her husband Mropping Napjacka’s harms at camps in Alaska and Oregon, with assets valued around twenty thousand dollars.
CHICAGO May 26 A 13 year old girl Leanora Oppenheimer took poison after a teacher told her she would not be promoted. The tragedy underscores pressures in the school.
Stockton reporters note nearly 100 automobiles with over 400 delegates of Pacific coast advertising clubs begin the journey to Yosemite Valley for final sessions. A breakfast stop at Modesto greeted the caravan as it proceeds over Big Oak Flat, amid earlier clearing work.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a safe treatment for itching and various skin eruptions. It claims the solution cleanses and soothes skin, easing pimples eczema ringworm and blotches, with 35 cent or one dollar bottles available from druggists. The E W Rowe Co Cleveland Ohio is listed as the source.
Local sugar brokers explain price increases due to heavy exports to the Philippines and a deficient local beet crop. Collector of Customs Davin notes much cane sugar sent to American possessions returns after import and refine. Dealers caution price declines are unlikely.
A confused Seattle scene centers on seven men named J B Thomas. Police say none of them were captured in yesterday's drug raids. Another man claims not to know the arrested individual while a mortgage loan man named B17 Thomas denies involvement.
A vintage advertisement promotes removing the cause of catarrh rather than local sprays. It argues local treatments fail as catarrh stems from bloodstream germs and touts S S S as an effective blood remedy, urging readers to seek free medical advice from a Chief Medical Adviser at 167 Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
We show the newest mesh bags in gold and silver finishes with prices from 7.50 to 15.00. Other baby mesh bags with gold plated frames and sapphire tipped clasps range 22.50 to 42.50. Display on the First Floor.
A local retailer advertises men’s hosiery at 65 cents a pair for Thursday only. The offer highlights comfortable fit and durable weave, urging customers to visit the store for the one day sale.
Premium silk dresses offered at dramatically cut prices including taffeta silks and satins in bouffant and overskirt designs. Lace georgette collars and: navy black brown gray and Copenhagen colors. Also extraordinary tricotine dresses with three quarter to long sleeves and gilt stitching.
New shipment of 850 pairs washable Chamois ette gloves with stitched backs in self and contrasting colors. White Chamois Mode Buck Gray shades. Displayed on the first floor.
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