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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
12
A night theft at Swift & Co. in Mahony City is thwarted by the time change. The attackers believed it was five o’clock but police were on duty an hour earlier, leading to their capture. A later attempt by a safe blower failed.
The office manager returns after three days away and grants Molly a raise. He notes her perfect attendance, immunity to colds, and credits Weeks' P-A-Cold Tablets for keeping her well. Molly explains the tablets boost resistance and praises their low cost.
Head stuffed from a cold or catarrh promises instant relief with Flys Cream Balm. A small bottle from your druggist is advertised as fragrant antiseptic healing cream that clears air passages and soothes swollen membranes for quick breathing improvement. Apply a little in the nostrils for immediate relief.
Washington observers name A Mitchell Palmer and McAdoo as leading Democratic hopefuls for 1920 with Palmer facing criticism over labor actions and price controls. Bryan and Daniels surface as possible dry party influences while Champ Clark Cox and Underwood Pomerene are also discussed as potential contenders.
Washington November 6 United Press Prohibitionists in Congress moved to block President Wilson from lifting the wartime liquor ban. Representative Randall California led the push to extend the war-time prohibition six months after peace is proclaimed. If Congress declines the extension Randall will seek a prohibitive tax on liquor during the wet period.
Washington congressmen push universal military training in the current session. Representatives Johnson and John F. Miller support early enactment of a universal service bill. Judge Thomas Burke, head of the chamber committee, says the Seattle chamber backs a small standing army and universal training.
Mrs. J. A Vandiver piloted a Handley Page bomber over Manhattan without her husband’s permission and parachuted a note of apology to him as the plane passed. The dramatic flight drew attention but ended with the note delivered.
The high price of milk has encouraged goat keeping at the Soo. Goats are sourced from Northern Michigan ranches. Families take goats on picnic outings to provide fresh milk, a practice seen with growing frequency.
Realty men from Seattle will attend the Interstate Realty Association conference in Bellingham on November 7. B L Lam both vice president and 18. 8. Goodwin former president will represent Seattle and participate in the program arranged by the Bellingham Real Estate Association.
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