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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
19
Four men at San Quentin Prison offered to sell their interstitial glands for cash, saying money is more important than the glands. Oregon, Nevada, and California men made the offers, but Drs Kelker and Stanley refused to facilitate such procedures citing risk to professional standing.
Victoria British Columbia November 28 Jack Morgan age 6 a laborer shot and killed Mrs Violet Simmons age 35 in the London cafe on Thanksgiving night and then killed himself by a bullet to the brain Morgan had been arrested a month earlier for using intimidating language toward Mrs Simmons but was released The motive remains unknown
Seattle police search for a short man about 40 who attempted to pass a fraudulent $30 check at Strassburg grocer 101 Eastlake Ave. The check was made out to William McLain and signed by Roy J. Murdock. McLain fled as the clerk called the bank.
A sales blurb urges buyers to view a stylish phonograph outfit before completing any purchase. It promises immediate or Christmas delivery and warns that stock is limited, urging prompt order placement.
The Socialist executive committee has ordered Socialist members of the chamber of deputies to take part in the opening of parliament, as reported by Avanti.
Public health ad urges back and bladder relief through high water intake and Jad Salts. It touts a grape and lemon juice lithia formula to cleanse kidneys, reduce urinary irritation, and maintain kidney function with daily morning doses.
Advertises Brownatone hair tint offering instant brown or black shades with a harmless formula. Claims to restore color, reduce gray streaks, and make hair look younger. Offers a free trial by mail, with two color options and two sizes priced 35 cents and 1.15 dollars.
A Kenton Pharmacal Co offer from Covington Kentucky invites readers to mail 11 cents for a trial package of Brownstone hair shade. Enclose full name and address and specify light to medium brown or dark brown to black with an X shade.
Marshall at 315 Harrison street said he was held up shortly after midnight by three young men at Nob Hill Avenue and Thomas Street and robbed of 13 25. The gunman wore a black overcoat a black sleuth hat and had a vivid scar on the back of his gun hand. He could not describe the other two beyond their tall frames. Motorcycle Officer R F Baerman investigated.
Mia Delia Moquet 30 faced a preliminary examination in Liberal Missouri after admitting to shooting her husband Jules Moquet 74. Neighbor Walter Hepshear alerted authorities saying he was shot and Moquet killed. The accused reportedly stated he was old and no good and she chose to end his life.
James Moran, 40, held on open charge after police found five packages of cocaine sewn in a tobacco sack inside his shirt during a police station search. Moran was also linked to a reportedly stolen diamond ring from a Chinese owner, with investigation ongoing.
The piece notes Canadian owned rail lines totaling about 7 to 8 thousand miles across Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin Illinois and New England. It states Canada has taken over Canadian Northern and plans to add Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific, warning foreign government ownership of U S rails is unacceptable.
A vintage ad promises life color brightness and abundance for hair with a 35 cent bottle of Danderine. It urges readers to refresh their scalp control dandruff and falling hair and restore lifeless hair to fullness and vitality.
The text asks whether the United States would seize or permit a foreign government to operate a railroad within U S borders and whether such actions would be allowed if an American were barred. It contrasts current guarantees of operating rights with hypothetical state control issues.
An article claims Bon-Opto tablets can restore weak eyes and reduce dependence on glasses. Dr. Owls and another eye specialist endorse the home remedy, with testimonials from users who report clearer vision and less eye strain after days of use.
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