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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1919
Page
16
A 1920 leap year punning column discusses single women using clever courting to shape finances, urging study of methods to win husbands. Mildred Davis demonstrates selling the idea as modern economics, with Seattle appearances and plans through January 1.
The best corn cob for pipes is grown in Ohio Illinois Missouri and Nebraska. Local growers emphasize quality cob size and porous texture as key factors for smooth draw and flavor.
In San Francisco a parole officer reports James Thompson violated parole after undergoing gland procedures in San Quentin. At 25 he is noted as the youngest and only one on parole to receive the glands, with a marked change in appearance and behavior. Thompson was jailed for attempted burglary in 1918 and released to parole in 1919. King George has annexed a new title, Chief of the Royal Air Force.
An old herbal remedy promotes Lincoln Tea as a preventive for flu colds and grip. It claims to improve liver kidneys and bowels reducing toxin absorption and boosting vitality, with use suggested before bed. The ad touts relief from constipation biliousness headaches and stomach and bowel disorders and lists price and supplier details.
An advertisement touts Pyramid for Piles as a cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles. It urges readers to request a free trial by mail and to ask for Pyramid Pile Treatment at a drugstore, promising relief and convenience.
Miss Sophie Laderhose of Brooklyn was engaged to a man calling himself Dr. A William Hoffman Jr a navy officer with supposed homes in Millbrook New York and Pasadena California. Friends showed the engagement collapsed as investigators found no such doctor nor any accident and the tale exposed a hoax.
Edmonton reports Alberta plans a $40,000 immigration hall to handle the expected next year influx of newcomers as part of the province’s immigration preparations.
In August 30 vote, grape growers from Lorain Erie Cuyahoga and Ottawa counties in Ohio decide to plant more grapes and double prices on favored brands. A mention explains volvox globator could multiply to fill a wine glass.
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