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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1921
Page
16
The extra session of Congress will complete only two major tasks: peace and tax revision. With about 20 working days left, the tax bill faces strong opposition to conference approval. Tariff legislation is abandoned and prospects fade for railroad funding and foreign debt refunding.
Washington readers learn that Clifford Thorne of the American Farm Bureau outlines a repeal plan addressing a six per cent return by railroads. The proposal ties to postwar rate changes and seeks to revert to pre war charging.
The Coliseum hosts a free music week concert this Thursday at noon. Arthur Kay, director, presents an exceptional program with no admission charge to promote interest in music.
Thorne before the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission says carriers report the highest net earnings in history while farm products hover near prewar prices. He warns that without rate reductions, farmers face bankruptcy peril nationwide.
Quick relief from constipation with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a calomel substitute. These sugar coated olive colored pills use a vegetable laxative to purge the bowels and liver without griping. Suitable for bedtime use with quick, pleasant results and widespread nightly use. 30c and 30c.
Rob ert S. Anderson announces a rediscovery of ancient copper tempering methods used by Romans to harden tools and weapons. He disputes Walter Bunton and claims his process yields copper alloys up to 16 percent and offers two tempering methods with steps and blue vitriol usage. He says he does not sell the method and vows to give it to the world.
Detectives locate suspect Nick Stone trailing to a Howell street lodging house after he allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit silver dollar in a Second avenue store. City detectives Lennon and Doon report finding a complete counterfeiting outfit. Stone surrendered to secret service agent W R Jarrell.
Glenn Hughes reviews a Wilkes theatre run of A Widow by Proxy describing Adele Brood in the lead and a cast including Thomas Chatterton Howard Russell and Anne Kerryman. He notes no originality yet a generally lively performance as the play runs through the week. The piece features a farcical plot about a pretended identity and a nonfatal husband subplot.
Vera Gordon stars in Love Time and Lullaby at the Moore theater with strong support from Snapshots of 1922 featuring Maurice Diamond and Helen McMahon. The program includes a musical absurdity by Harrison Dakin and Hogue, Ming Robbie Gordon poses, Joe Bennett's Dark Moments blackface comedy and the Rios showcasing music and acrobatics.
The program closes with a mix of orchestral works and motion picture features. Audience members will enjoy a varied evening as the ensemble performs familiar scores and screenings, showcasing musical and cinematic artistry.
A Pottsville woman describes four to five years of female trouble causing fatigue and pain from household duties. After trying doctors with no relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports gaining strength and improved health.
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