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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1922
Page
10
Ted Howland and his company present the last performances of Daddy Be Careful a comic musical with songs dances and specialties at the Olympico theater leading role by Howland supported by a capable cast Felix O Day with H B Warner features film attraction A complete program change scheduled Wednesday
Renowned pianist Ignace J. Paderewski announces a return to public performances departing from Geneva. The artist plans a series of concerts in major cities, signaling a renewed schedule and touring engagement to reestablish his stage presence.
An advertisement claims a simple safe method to dissolve and remove blackheads. It prescribes dissolving powder mixed with water on a hot wet cloth to scrub the skin, promising removal of both large and small blackheads by dissolving buildup in the pores. Paris expects a soon visit to America.
Representatives from 87 Beattie organizations meet at the Chamber of Commerce to plan stronger penalties for narcotics violators, separation of the federal narcotic division, a central information bureau, and campaigns for France and Porter bills. Attendees include U.S. District Attorney Revel, Health Commissioner Read, local school leaders, religious figures, and various civic groups.
Extradition papers were issued by Gov. William D. Stephens for the return to Seattle of John O'Dell also known as J. P. Carr. O'Dell is under arrest in Los Angeles and is accused of decamping with his wife's savings totaling 2900 dollars.
Washington reports that beer and light wines will not be restored after the upcoming congressional elections. Wets may gain seats, but Congress will remain dry, with observers noting a persistent dry trend and plans to push for only limited modifications to the Volstead act rather than repeal.
Thousands of housewives are urged to make a cheap cough syrup at home using 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. The ad claims fast relief within 24 hours, soothing throat and lungs, and healing membranes for bronchitis and related ailments. It offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co of Wayne Indiana.
Frank Todd, cook for Saddle Mountain Logging, faced a 250 pound black bear in the camp kitchen at Astoria Oregon. He and the crew dispatched the animal with meat cleavers and clubs after a short fight. Henry Baumgartner and companions near Walluski river killed their 12th bear of the year. a brown bear treed after dogs attacked by Baumgartner. A rancher near Nehalem valley killed a female cougar measuring about 10 feet, implicated in livestock losses.
Washington Oct 17 Appoint ment of F C Yellowsey chief of general prohibition agents as acting prohibition director for New York succeeding Ralph Day whose resignation is effective November 1 was announced by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes Yellowley will hold office until a permanent director is appointed later
Radio schedule lists KYFC air slots 11:15 am 2 3 pm 6 30 pm to 6 pm 6 25 to 6 45 pm 12 to 10 5 pm 0 15 to 10 5 pm KDZE 10 30 to 11 am and 3 30 to 4 30 pm daily and 7 45 to 8 15 pm KDZE and KIR 8 15 to 9 45 pm KZC 6 45 to 7 15 pm.
Wednesday morning a large glove sale offers 237 pairs of Gauntlet Gloves in strap-wrist style made of capeskin with gore and embroidery. Sizes 6 to 7 in beaver and brown shades, formerly $4.00 to $5.00, now $2.69 a pair.
A sale offers 357 pairs of imported kid gloves in gray navy white black and brown. Previously priced at 2.50 and 2.75, the gloves are now selling at 1.57 per pair in a special offer.
The ad touts 628 pairs of imported kid gloves in black brown navy white and gray with one or two clasps Paris-point stitching two-tone and self embroidery. Sizes vary and the gloves formerly sold for 3.00 4.00 and 4.50 per pair. Now 1.95 per pair.
Brights and neutrals listed for a limited sale of 240 pairs of one clasp Capeskin gloves. Two tone embroidery and contrasting welts at wrist described. Formerly 3.00. sale price 1.57 per pair. Colors include field mouse beaver gray brown in multiple sizes.
Malcom McManus a 78 year old wealthy retired bachelor living at 2245 44th Ave. 8. W. fell while cutting wood for his stove and fatally struck his head on a double bladed axe. His body was found hours later by neighbor Mrs. R L Vance at 3241 44th Ave. 8. W. Coroner W H Carson reports no known relatives and notes McManus owned property bonds and had a downtown bank account.
Funeral services for C. E. McKelvey, prominent sportsman, who died Sunday aboard his yacht Carfe, were scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Bonney-Watson undertaking establishment with Ionic lodge F and A M in charge.
Miss Ethel Hanley Coldwell, dean of women, states coed students may choose any wardrobe this season. She says it is entirely up to the women whether they wear long or short skirts and whether their hair is long or bobbed, with no imposed regulations.
The Marmola Prescription Tablets are promoted as a harmless obesity remedy now in tablet form. They’re sold at one dollar per case at drug stores worldwide or can be purchased directly from Marmola Co., Detroit, Michigan, with no need for dieting or vigorous exercise.
Historic dental practice listing noting Dr Edwin J Brown at 106 Columbia Street.
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