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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1922
Page
9
Carroll E.B. Norris, 31, discovers his mother alive in Hillsboro Kansas after a 29 year pursuit that began when he was orphaned at age three. A cousin in Jerseyville Illinois led him to the moment of recognition and a tearful embrace.
Dance lovers may enjoy Henry Santry's Symphonic Orchestra at the Bungalow cafe on Thursday for the National Vaudeville Actors' beneficiary fund. The group is praised as one of the country’s best and will be joined by vaudeville acts from this week’s bills at Moore theater and Orpheum vaudeville in Seattle.
A world war over prohibition erupts as wets and drys clash globally. French wine growers fund efforts to keep America dry while world wets assist American pro wet groups, with Bishop James Cannon directing the dry counter campaign from the Anti Saloon League’s national headquarters.
An advertisement touts Posiam soap promising itching relief and eruption reduction. It urges readers to request a free sample from SAM at 243 W. 47th Street New York, asserting quick cooling comfort and skin health.
An old advertisement touts Brom Quin ine tablets to cure a cold in one day. The box is shown with the signature of W. Grove and emphasizes to be sure you get bromine. The price listed is 80 cents.
A four day conference of government officials from Washington Oregon and Idaho opened Tuesday at 9 am in Seattle on hospitalization compensation and rehabilitation of disabled World War veterans. JL Joseph district manager praised the region for high rehabilitated vocational trainees while noting pending compensation claims.
Richard Shore Smith of Huger is chosen by Robert Kuykendall of the Oregon Alumni Association as Oregon's ambassador to the University of Washington Homecoming on November 11. Smith starred at Oregon from 1894 to 1901, captaining the 1900 and 1901 teams, and earned All American fullback honors at Columbia in 1903.
The Board of Public Works granted Jahn & Brewat a 60 day extension to complete paying First Ave work. The contractors cited car shortages as hampering progress and had requested 90 days. The extension pushes the finish date to January 7.
Spokane bids will be opened December 8 on the contract to erect the steel superstructure for the Spokane Street bridge. Contractors must submit two sets of proposals based on the city engineer and the Strauss Bascule Bridge Co. plans, with the city to choose the plan and possibly accept the lowest bid.
Ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, easy way to lose weight without starvation or exercise. It claims endorsement by thousands and offers direct order from Marmola Co to Detroit Michigan with a one dollar price.
The American Light Opera Company's production of Martha at the Metropolitan earns high praise for enchanting melodies and lively staging. Theo Pennington shines in the title role with Paula Ayres and Harry Prell delivering notable performances, though a cold hinders full impact for one cast member. Carl Bundschu's strong baritone fits the Farmer Plunkett part as the season continues.
Marie Tollman Revue opens with Clever Dancers headlining the Pantages bill. The Great Maurice showcases new card tricks with a French dialect. Benseo and Baird return with fresh jokes and songs, Willie Cohan performs as a juvenile dancer, and Mile Lillian present comedy ogs with Little Pipifax the tumbling clown among the acts.
Twenty thousand apple pies were baked by Seattle high school girls in domestic science classes on Tuesday morning to advertise the Pacific. The event showcased Wenatchee apples and drew local attention to school programs and community outreach.
A student wore anchor trousers to the local high school provoking a protest. Indignant peers escorted him to the gym where his lower coverings were removed. He reportedly stayed until a faculty member provided old pants and then returned home by alley route.
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