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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1919
Page
9
The filing claims Charles told Mildred he was rich and owned a private $125,000 vault. Mildred seeks divorce in Boston noting diamonds and extravagance as central issues.
Advertising copy claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets restore youth by cleaning the liver and bowels. The product is described as a vegetable mixture with olive oil, gentle yet effective, said to remove impurities and improve appearance. The text notes a 10 cent price.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the word California on the package and notes a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle.
In Portland Oregon Jessup of Scio attempted entry to a club with a No admission sign. He argued the sign meant free admission and pressed past the door attendant, claiming he wanted to see it. The brief anecdote captures a humorous clash over complimentary access.
Officers found J. A. Shad at 1607 Seventh Ave preparing to serve two customers Saturday night. He was charged with violating the liquor ordinance and 24 quarts of homemade beer were confiscated. FR. F. Wood and F. W. Dallas were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Baron Shipei Goto, titled the Roosevelt of Japan, believes despite sharp criticism of the Shantung clause the United States senate will ratify the peace pact. He urged doing justice to Japan’s solemn pledge to allies. Goto arrived in Seattle Sunday night from New York and will depart for Portland on Wednesday.
Today marks the start of Home Products Week in Medford Ashland Grants Pass and Roseburg Oregon merchants display local products. Portland business executives plan a trade excursion visiting the Southern Oregon cities during the week.
Agriculturists from many sections of Idaho gather in Moscow for the University of Idaho short course in general agriculture. The program emphasizes practical livestock production, crop and soil management, horticulture, and agricultural engineering.
In a letter to Seattle police Miss S M Brant of Chicago asks for information about Henry T Block nicknamed Hank who may be employed as a cement craftsman in Seattle He is described as 5 ft 9 in tall about 170 pounds with black hair gray at the temples 40 years old and residing at 4913 N Robey Ave Chicago
A quip contrasts overconfidence with narrow knowledge as a warning about assuming total understanding. The remark implies caution toward those who claim complete expertise despite limited schooling.
Fatty Arbuckle stars in a breezy burlesque Back Stage with Taylor Holmes in Three Black Eyes at the Liberty as Mollie Malone and Al St. John lead a frolic. The bill includes Pathe News and a second feature Stepping Out where Enid Bennett leads a strong cast in a tale of a wife winning back a neglectful husband.
A collage of testimonials from women in Abilene Texas Rockville Conn Oakland Cal and others praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from female ailments during various life stages. The ads emphasize natural roots and herbs as the remedy’s strength.
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