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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
13
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick, sure remedy for colds. It claims dose schedules of two to three administrations, easing nasal congestion and head symptoms without quinine and at low cost.
United Press reports Mia Kata Tanaka, delegate to the International Labor conference, notes Japan’s women seek rights and reforms. She cites eight hour day, child labor limits, university access for women, modernized home life, and ongoing push for suffrage as Nippon evolves. Tanaka, educated at Stanford and Chicago, is a sociological professor at Nippon University.
A laboring man recognizes the worth of a dollar while a shopping woman understands the value of ninety eight conta, illustrating contrasting thrift perspectives. The note reflects everyday economic sensibilities in a dated locale.
Mrs. B. TL Boots of Buchanan County Ia endorses a home remedy to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce bay rum a small box Barbo Compound and one ounce glycerine. Apply every other day until shade darkens. claim is non greasy and does not rub off. Advertisement.
A public health article touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and related conditions. It links pallor and fatigue to low hemoglobin and describes how sunlight air and proper diet aid recovery. Personal testimonials from Tacoma Los Angeles and Ogden claim improved appetite strength nerves and sleep after treatment.
A clipping previews John Phillip Sousa and his 66 band members visiting Seattle next Monday for matinee and evening performances at the Arena. It notes Sousa’s beard fashion fad, a career of 10,000 concerts and 850,000 miles, and lists featured soloists Florence Hardeman, Mary Baker, H Benne Henton, and Frank Simon along with new and old Sousa marches.
Washington reports the vocational education board acts as a matrimonial bureau. Single men in training receive 80 dollars monthly, married men 115 dollars. A disabled man who becomes eligible for training may be paired with a wife.
Belvidere New Jersey November 6 Joe Voradi found guilty of first degree murder kissed the wife of Joe Zoldi after he shot and killed the husband according to the slain man's 12 year old daughter.
London reports the United Kingdom is considering adopting a 24-hour clock for official and public uses. The change would shift 1 p m to 1 o clock, aiming to standardize time across government and public services.
Miss Croman will continue her demonstration on Friday and Saturday of this week at Allen and Neuport Grocery.
The University of Washington student band offers its service to Toonevelt post veterans for the Armistice day parade. Service men and bands are urged to attend a rehearsal at Veterans' Hall, 1616 Third Ave, 10:30 a.m., or send instruments to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars band. Five boxing bouts set. main event Eli Caston versus Stanley Fitzgerald. All veterans of the war with Germany invited as Roosevelt Post guests.
Governor Coolidge’s massachusetts campaign framed his reelection as a law and order win amid unrest. He stressed the state’s devotion to constitutional authority and protection of life and property, praising its humane labor laws and public welfare.
Brooklyn rector Rev. Duncan M. Genns denounces a money driven church culture. He cites clergy covering poverty with wealth, urges wealthy members to give more, and condemns luxury living as prosperity drains parish resources. He says churches in his diocese count millionaires who give only token sums.
Chicago scene reports Charlie Parker, attracted to Nellie Knox, manager of a North Clark street lady barber shop. When rebuffed he smashed a plate glass window and hurled glass at her, fracturing a mirror. Case is before the judge.
Chicago and date: The city sanitation bureau may close 12 Chicago schools for persistent violations of the smoke ordinance.
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