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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
11
A peculiar equa legged hen named Bernice has become a local curiosity at Woodland Park near Weetern Avenue. Reported sightings describe Bernice with an unusual leg arrangement and multiple chickens present in nearby gardens, drawing attention to the unusual bird and its surroundings.
Fragmentary lines suggest a reflection on anglers using tiny baits and lures to trick fish by mimicking their own image, highlighting a clever fishing tactic and psychological angle.
Coffee from Brazil Central America and Colombia forms the bulk of world output yet only a tiny share passes Hills Bros. tests. The blend, not any single lot, yields the superior taste. Three experts with about a century of combined experience oversee blending.
Former Attorney General George Wickersham argued for Osawa and Yamashita Kono in cases testing Japanese eligibility for naturalization. The Osaka/Pierce county actions challenge 1900s laws restricting naturalization to "free white persons" and those of African descent, amid broader race-based citizenship disputes.
Burglars drilled 26 holes in a two foot square area through the floor of Hougen's Shoe Repair at 106 Madison Street Tuesday night. They aimed to reach Neft Jewelry Co. below but fled after failing to break through. Repair shop workers discovered the attempt.
Thomas Sullivan attempted to avoid a police car on a street near First Avenue and Lander Street. He steered into the curb, causing his motorcycle to overturn and eject his wife onto the pavement. Patrolman J Ed Kush transported them to the city hospital.
Seven men were arrested at 110 Cherry St Tuesday night in a police raid on an alleged gambling den. R. J. Geist, 34, was charged with operating a gambling game and posted $190 bail.
Miss Anabelle Ayden won the $100 prize for the best emblem design for the Northwest Fruit exposition. She defeated a field of over 75 contestants, with the award announced Tuesday at noon for the exposition to be held November 11 to 19 at the Bell Street terminal.
Emma Lindsay Squier magazine writer visiting Seattle from New York will speak at 11 a m Saturday in Frederick Nelsons auditorium on animata a subject she has written many articles and stories about animal life A special invitation is extended to high school students Miss Squier was once a Seattle high school student and also studied at the University of Washington
KR Hayes 42 a Kent resident and Seattle General Hospital patient suffered spinal injuries after leaping from his cab to escape a bow car adrift from a freight train at Stacy yard Tuesday night. The switch engine sustained only minor damage.
The Puyallup Fair features a two day program across King and neighboring counties with multiple runs and exhibitions. Highlights include running races from 2:00 PM to 4:25 PM, a high wire act, chariot and auto races, balloon ascent, parachute drop, and an American Legion night parade and stunts. Local entertainers Doris McCleave Alice Price Moore and others perform throughout the day.
At Puyallup the Western Washington fair opened its second day with a mammoth poultry and eye parade drawing hundreds from across the state. The weather stayed favorable with a sunlit, breezy day as events continued, including a hoped for queen selection and a derby race. Governor Louis F. Hart was slated to speak and Kiwanis members enjoyed free admission in the evening program. Heestings touted as a rheumatic cure gains local attention.
A dispute over a $20 gold piece during a gambling game led to severe head injuries to four men John Peterson aged 32 Gust Maki 38 Louie Hong 26 and Frank Lee 43. Police arrested the quartet after a free for all fight at 522 Sixth Ave with chairs used as weapons.
Two boys aged 13 and 10 from Seattle were rescued from the Duwamish waterway after a dog caused their canoe to overturn. Richard McWade and Richard Lamadon were saved by Co. H. Dice, manager of the Seattle Warehouse Co., as they neared exhaustion.
A Loveton Transcript anecdote recalls a preacher advising the best way to teach the Ten Commandments. He suggests delivering as commands to poor congregations, as requests to middle class, and as recommendations to the rich.
A parade will precede an open meeting at the Eagles auditorium Seventh and Union formerly Dream land rink Friday October 6 at 8 pm. Judge Thomas FE O'Donnell of Kansas City Mo heads a Western tour under the order with Malcolm Douglas presiding and Mayor Edwin J Brown delivering a welcome. The program features music by the Eagles band Renton Aerie Glee club and several speeches and solos.
A Boston Transcript saying notes that a true friend never furnishes your name to book agents bond salesmen or insurance solicitors as a potential customer to spare you trouble.
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