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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1922

Page

13

Elderly Couple Find New Vigor with Tanlac Merit

An Atlanta advertisement touts Tanlac as a remedy for elderly foes of pneumonia and stomach trouble. Mr. George A. Davis of Lansdowne credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, nerves, and strength after a severe illness. The piece cites thousands of signed statements across the U S and Canada and notes Tanlac is sold by reputable druggists.

George A. Davis Lansdowne Davis Tanlac Mr. Davis Taniac Tamaco Atlanta Georgia Canada Taninc All Good 4Rusgists

Tacoma Picks Broadway Site for Community Hotel

Stockholders of Citizens' Hotel Corp approve Scott & Howe site on Ninth street and St Helens Ave for Tacoma's $1,000,000 community hotel. The frontage measures 215 feet on St Helens Ave and 133 feet on Ninth St with 75 feet on another street. Architect W Stoddart of New York outlines a 250 room development estimated at $948,000.

Tacoma Citizens’ Hotel Corporation Scott & Howe Ninth St St. Ave St. Helens Ave Ninth At W. Stoddart New York

Tacoma Postmaster Resigns After Eight Years in Office

Tacoma reports that Calvin W. Stewart has resigned as postmaster after serving about eight years. Details on successor and reasons were not disclosed.

Tacoma Calvin W. Stewart

Ephrata Bank Fails To Open Amid Poor Crops

On Oct 11 the Grant County bank in Ephrata did not open its doors due to widespread crop failures. Deposits stood at 140746 at the last report. capital began at 10000 and rose to 15000. Officers included Dant Cross, H Erickson, and Laura Padgett with John P. Duke commenting.

Dant T. Cross H. ©. Erickson Laura M. Padgett

Master of Tacoma Resigns to Lead Local Savings and Loan

Stewart announces resignation effective November 1 to take the presidency of the State Savings and Loan association in Tacoma. He states he has been elected to the post and will assume duties with the savings institution in the city.

Tacoma State Savings and Loan Association Sald Stewart

Brokers Glad Tax Is Killed

In Mont Cal on Oct 11 the American Investment Bankers convention heard the tax repeal praised. A committee urged broad government tax overhaul to cope with war debts and expenses. Reported leaks in income tax collection were criticized and traced. The business practice panel praised a rise in professional brokering standards and condemned Ponzi style financing.

Dml Mont Cal Congress Committee On Taxation American Investment Bankers’ Convention Committee On Business Practice Reapormmbie

Queen City Bank of Seattle Granted Charter

The Queen City bank of Seattle received a charter on Oct 11 with paid up capital of 50000 dollars and a 5000 dollar surplus. Located at Fre mont the bank cannot maintain offices in Beattie central banking district. Organisers include L. V. Peek president B. T. Verd vice president W. J. Speer cashier John M. McMullen and KR. G. Stevenson.

Olympia Queen City Bank of Seattle Fremont Beattie John Pr. Doke L. V. Peek B. T. Verd W. J. Speer John M. McMullen KR. G. Stevenson

Alleged Bigamist's Activities Probed

Department of Justice investigators probed a week of activity by Joseph Burke held in the county jail on bigamy charges. Burke, arrested at Mack Diamond where he worked as a mine guard, was brought to Seattle Tuesday night by deputies Sears and Hughes. He allegedly married Margaret M. Upper without divorcing his first wife Lauree K. Burke and impersonated a DOJ operative to gain information.

Department of Justice Joseph Burke Burke Mack Diamond Seattle William Sears Ed. Hughes Margaret M. Upper Lauree K. Burke Roy Darling Bureau of Investigation

Bryant School PTA Sets Thursday Meeting

The Bryant School Parent Teacher Association will gather at 245 p.m. Thursday at the school. T. R. Cole, superintendent of schools, will speak.

Bryant School Parent Teacher Association T. R. Cole Echoola

Verily The Distance To Heaven Elevated By Difficulty

A reflective line from the Richmond Times Dispatch notes the greater challenge of reaching heaven and, by parallel logic, suggests hell looms closer as obstacles grow.

Heaven Richmond Times

False Claims About Baby Remedies Warned by Physicians

The message urges mothers to use remedies specially prepared for babies or prescribed by physicians, warning that false claims can harm and cannot restore a child. It emphasizes that what is suitable for adults is not safe for infants and condemns improper products as dangerous.

Missing Child Sparks Local Search After Bank Loot Found

Patricia, age unknown, vanished after a visit from a man presenting a Liberty Bell bank. Her family found an empty cup and an empty coin purse in the home and later feared a burglary while Patricia’s bank reportedly held about five dollars. The family and police investigated as neighbors hunted for the child.

Seattle National Bank Patricia McClellan At Liberty Bell Bank Patrica Bull Daddy Grandma

Killer helped in jury probe near Cassel Prairie case

Madison dispatch reports the killer, once a coroner’s juror in the Aug 8 Cassel Prairie farm murders, is confined at Mendota insane asylum. Investigator I M Shearer claims to have solved the case and that the accused, whose name is not released, is under watch for a mental illness after threats. The hammer used is believed to be found and ties to the juror’s activity.

Madison Wis Mendota Altho Shearer Man Wage

Son Says New Moon Triggers Father’s Rage

In Chertsey England on October 11 Peter Awcock was arraigned for beating his son. The son testified that his father had a fit of ungovernable temper whenever there was a new moon. Awcock will be jailed until the next new moon appears.

Chertsey Eng Peter Awcock Awcock

Boy and Lion at National Zoo Delight Visitors

David Malone of Washington spends his spare time at the National Zoo playing with a baby lion. Their friendship attracts attention from onlookers and showcases an unusual animal encounter.

David Malone Washington National Zoo

New Leader in Shrine Contest After Tuesday Count

O P Kelloge became the new leader in the Shrine young women popularity contest, surpassing Mim Mary Eilzenbeth Collins on the third count at 10 p m Tuesday. Collins had led most of the contest. Irene Webeter moved from fourth to third while Herniece Hansen fell to fourth. The final tally shows Will Shirey Gene Smith close behind, gaining one place over Baby Terrance J McMillan.

O. P. Kelloge Shrine Mim Mary Eilzenbeth Collins Miss Collinns Irene Webeter Herniece &. Hansen

Spanish Officers Kicked Americans in Gibraltar Return

Several Americans and Canadians who joined the Spanish Foreign Legion for Morocco service have returned to Gibraltar reporting they were kicked and beaten by their mounted officers during duty.

Gibraltar Spanish Foreign Legion Morocco

More Than 40 Lepers Found in England

London reports a medical meeting revealing there are more than 40 lepers in England. The disclosure provoked public outcry and the government received numerous letters demanding removal of all victims.

London England

Marriage A La Mode Omen At Feasts

The Dutchess arranges wedding guests to place an unmarried person between a married couple at meals. An old superstition says this will bring a wedding for the single guest within the year. The omen grows stronger if the seating is accidental rather than intentional.

Century Club Founder Aged 103 in Remarkable Club

Atlanta Missouri October reports John Branham founder of the Century club, nearing his 100th birthday. Members range ages 15 to over 100, with famous members including an editor and a lawyer. Branham, born October 5 1819 in Kentucky, recalls blacksmith roots and a wartime incident where he refused to aid a plan to blow up a bridge.

Atlanta John Branham Mason County Branham Florida Century Club Hie Elizabeth W. Nickell Dan Rice Kentucky Missouri The

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