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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
10
Edward C. Devine a linotype operator and Seattle resident for 24 years died at his home in the Lu gerne apartments after a brief illness. The obituary notes his long tenure in the local printing field and his residence in Seattle.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims improved skin tone and vitality, noting the product acts like calomel and urges taking one or two tablets nightly with prices given as 50c and 30c per box.
The University of Washington astronomy department will open the observatory to the public on clear Wednesday nights. The telescope will be available for guests on those evenings.
F. J. Renning of Seattle and 25 other American hotel men will operate seven large Hong Kong hotels owned by the Hongkong Hotel company. The group sails soon to the Orient to begin the assignments. Renning departs Saturday aboard the steamship President Madison.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julian Hinsdale who died at Seattle General hospital were held at the Butterworth undertaking establishment on Wednesday at 2 p m. She was the widow of Capt Solomon R Hinsdale a Union navy paymaster in the Civil War and mother of T R Hinsdale of 6502 Roxbury St.
Charles F. Redden of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce argues that roofed shipping districts will host airplanes and airships on railroadlike schedules. He predicts rapid city connections, lower travel costs, and widespread urban landing fields with central terminals tied to city planning and rural real estate growth.
Washington reports Alfred E. Smith and Nathan L. Miller dominate their party conventions in New York. Smith defied Tammany and Hearst influence, while Miller repealed the primary law and secured renomination. Both are seen as strong 1924 presidential contenders potentially shaping national factions.
Radio K D Z broadcasts a musical program tonight featuring pianist John H. Ribbe, soprano Ada Tilley with pianist Helen Ferryman, both University of Washington instructors, performing a varied repertoire from Foote to Columbine and Dawn in the Forest.
Mrs Cras. Baker of Hornell New York reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine. She describes relief from fatigue irritability sleep trouble and bowel and menstrual issues and says she can do more work now. The letter invites others to try the medicines.
Members of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in Canada train to handle their high-spirited horses under varied conditions. A mounted officer demonstrates a horse dancing maneuver in full dress era style.
Fifty pound outing flannel night shirts 52 inches long in V neck style offered in sizes 15 to 19. Special sale price at this store. Also 288 cotton union suits in mottled gray with closed crotch and lockstitch seams formerly $2.50 now $1.95 per suit.
Describes coats with plain and fur collars in beaver caracal mole and Manchurian wolf. Colors listed include black navy brown and beaver shades. Price marked at 39.50 dollars each with splendid values emphasized.
A hoax sent both Denmark and Germany warnings that a gold barn valued at six million dollars was found in German locomotives shipped to Denmark. The message signed Im. Allar misleads investigators as the pseudonym reportedly reads I am a lar.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a cure for eruptions and rashes. Apply Bowles Mentho Sulphur twice daily and improvement appears next day. The ad claims germ destruction and quick relief from eczema and itching.
Portland reports the statewide compulsory education bill as the focus of the November 7 election. The measure would place all grammar school children ages 6 to 16 under state direction and largely require attendance in public schools. Violations would be a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment, each day of noncompliance counted separately.
Offer features 1,200 fine cut silk four in hand ties in striped and figured patterns with colors to choose from. Special at 69 cents each or two for 1.25. Also 120 pairs of silk web suspenders with leather ends brass buckles priced at 69 cents each or two for 1.00.
London police report a thief robbed Thomas Falce of $75 and an old revolver. Falce was fined $5 for failing to register his revolver and $50 for failing to register a change of address after the incident.
An advertisement offers a free 80 day trial of a rupture appliance. It urges recipients to request a copy of a book and measurement blank, try the device for 30 days, and return if unsatisfied. It claims ease and comfort versus belts and trusses and cites Dr. Andrews in Kansas City Missouri.
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