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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
3
The Workers' college session opened in the Labor temple with classes on Parliamentary Law Public Speaking, Economic and History subjects. Sessions began at 2 o clock and continued with History of Labor and Civic Government forms, plus chorus work and an open forum, with free admission.
The body of an unidentified dead man was found near Spokane street railroad tracks and is in the morgue awaiting identification. The coroner believes the man was struck and instantly killed by a train after being found late Saturday. A pocket knife and $3.05 were found on him. he had a mustache, gray hair, prominent cheek bones, and wore old clothing.
A vivid advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier that removes pimples boils eczema and other skin troubles by cleansing the blood. It claims reliable, direct action on the blood supply and a clearer complexion, inviting readers to write for free medical advice to Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Peter and the gang led by Peter Billy Corny Ha Jack and Hen hold secret suppers in an old Palmer park house with a lantern and coded messages. Their parents disapprove fearing danger but the youths meet three to four times weekly and strict rules demand explanations for missing signals. Hal admits longing for a real home prompting the group to move meetings earlier and drop to twice weekly.
The Marmola method claims simple fat loss of two to four pounds in a few weeks with Marmola tablets. Descriptions note exact doses and sales through druggists or direct from Marmola Company, 64 Woodward Ave, Detroit. The product is described as harmless with no wrinkles or sagging and is popular for being effective and convenient.
An alarming claim states over 31 000 deaths yearly are linked to obesity. It promotes the Korein weight reduction system as a safe, self treatment with no exercise or starvation and urges readers to buy a package or send money to the Korein Company in New York.
In a diary style scene aboard the Wayfarer near Hollings Junction, Dolly laments gossip about Bentaville and the Herron project. She contemplates trust, family ties, and fear of social ruin as Randy Lewin interrupts a private office moment, signaling a looming confrontation. Police unions in 37 cities belong to the AFL.
Large size skirts in navy serge priced at 4.95 with two slit pockets and button trimmed girdle. Both lots offer savings to customers.
Mrs Martha Stanislawski of Perth Amboy New Jersey describes years of severe female trouble including back pain dizziness and fainting. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improved strength no pain and a healthier appearance. The letter endorses the remedy for women's ailments.
Dr. Robert F. Griggs announced a discovery of a spacious harbor at Amalik Bay in Western Alaska about 35 miles from the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Soundings indicate deep waters able to accommodate any vessel and could boost access to the Valley as a potential national park. Griggs will address the Municipal League in Seattle on Tuesday.
In Salem at State and 12th streets a collision between Southern Pacific train No. 54 and a Salem Street Railway street car at 5 25 this morning left Superintendent T L Billingsley of the Salem Street Railway Co in critical condition with internal injuries Motorman Williams Lott in a dazed condition and two other conductors Henry Borsman and Arthur Williamson bruised The car was struck in the front vestibule as it crossed behind the first section of the train which followed closely behind and the car was practically demolished
County Treasurer William A. Gaines releases figures showing $11,538,307.28 of the 1919 levy $14,996,783.59 collected by October 1. He notes $3,458,476.36 remains unpaid and urges prompt payment to speed county business, with unpaid taxes dating to 1910 totaling $486,504.49.
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