This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
12
Special to The Star by N. E. A. reports Geneva in quandary over Austrian and Italian soldiers who desert across the Swiss frontier by airplane. Aircraft spotted are held, but the deserters remain at large as Switzerland grapples with the issue.
A simple home recipe yields a thick antiseptic greaseless cream to soften skin and prevent chapping. Mix one ounce glycerine with powdered grexite, add a pint of water, and bottle. The cheap cream soothes skin after shaving and guards against tan and sunburn.
The Federal Reserve report shows unemployment down in all Twelfth District areas except Utah with labor markets near bottom and rising demand for farm laborers and shipyard workers. Oregon has little unemployment. California faces a surplus shrinking as farm labor and building trades pick up. Utah Nevada Idaho report variances with water shortages and agriculture affected. Seattle hosts a large War Camp Community Service hotel housing thousands of veterans while noting historic use and recovery.
Robby G. Banta Forest Lawn cemetery manager calls for inspection of a proposed bus route linking with existing lines. He suggests council members ride the route with a market basket of provisions and a baby to feel the burdens on steep hill trails from Alaska Street to Morgan Street, noting no room for a baby buggy.
The California congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers associations opens a two day session in Santa Cruz. Delegates will address post war problems affecting children and home such as child workers. National and state speakers, plus receptions and excursions, are planned.
Professor J W Miller of the University of Washington spoke to the American Society of Civil Engineers on the development of civil aeronautics. He described the British giant airship under construction that will cruise 20000 miles at 50 miles an hour and carry passengers or freight up to 200 tons.
The Colonial theatre hosted the Mutual Business Men's club event with vaudeville stunts, movies, ice cream, and doughnuts on Monday night. Club president C Renner and other members gave addresses. the club represents 170 Beattie business organizations.
Uptown bakery Boldt's French Pastry operates at 1414 3rd Avenue while another outlet is listed downtown at 913 2nd Avenue. The fragment notes nearby storefronts and suggests a local coverage of business locations.
A sobering warning about croup at nightfall shifts to a comforting claim that Foley's Honey and Tar wards off the threat and clears choking phlegm. A testimonial from Mrs. Ben Meyerink of Clymer New York asserts the remedy stopped croup promptly, and the product is advertised as available everywhere.
The article advises careful washing to prevent hair damage from alkali in soaps and shampoos. It promotes emulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure, greaseless, and superior, requiring one or two teaspoons to cleanse hair and scalp, producing rich lather and easy rinse. It asserts benefits of soft scalp, fine silky hair, and affordability for family use.
Latona school plans its annual May fete on the Fifth Ave N E 42nd playfield Thursday evening. About 250 pupils perform as nymphs fairies and allegorical figures Ruth Mitchell is named Queen of the May Proceeds go to the French orphans fund and the Latona school girls athletic fund.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.