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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
10
Mrs. Bishop of Rock River Ohio sues County Marshal Martin for 50000 damages claiming arrest for traffic violations led to a slap when he ordered her to her automobile. She was fined.
Seat tle Shriners led a 28 piece band into Bellingham to compensate for not being listed on their convention visit schedule two years ago.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as instant pain relief for head neck shoulders back legs and joints. It claims the remedy is harmless non burning and easily applied with a small trial bottle available at drug stores. The piece cites six gold medal awards for the product.
Two judges in New York and Cleveland free mothers who confessed theft to feed their large families. Mrs. Rebecca Schnur said tuberculosis struck her husband and she stole to feed six children. Judge Wadhama urged birth regulation. Mrs. Anna Jelinek said her husband earned $1.90 daily and Judge Phillips called for birth control knowledge.
John Kelly weighing 265 pounds was jailed for begging on the streets. At sentencing he hurled his wooden leg at the judge and later clashed with another prisoner in the jail. He refused food until yesterday prompting the warden to declare the man has finished the food and is starting on the crockery.
Harry Phillips sought divorce claiming his wife was too young. The court granted the divorce noting the wife was 30 and he 48 as the sole ground.
H J Roast former mayor and recently acquitted of murdering Clarence Dahlquist files for divorce from Mabel A Rosai in Wallace Idaho. He accuses his wife of improper relations with the dead man and habitual intemperance and petitions for the entire property.
The United States plans to arm all ships and coast stations with anti aircraft guns as rapid development of a six inch gun progresses. Roosevelt notes ships and shore stations will gain the new weapon, with a crew of five and a rate of about 30 rounds per minute. The ordnance bureau is arming fortifications and depots nationwide.
ATS of velvet with fur or French flowers. velour hats with satin bows. plain corduroy styles. Colors include black brown dark green tans blues. Prices from 1.00 to 12.50. Baby Shop Third Floor.
The advertisement lists New Kid Gloves at $1.25 with multiple colors, plus Trefousse options Dorothy, Shelbourne, and Extra Quality Kid Gloves priced at $1.75 to $2.50. Also mentions a washable floor product by Bacmo.
Very attractive white linen cases are hand embroidered in white or colors. Size 7 1/4 by 4 inches. Will hold up to a dozen handkerchiefs. Price 50 cents. First Floor.
Forty blouses in the assortment feature designs from top European and American designers. Georgette fabrics with wash satin accents are offered in flesh tan bisque green Burgundy gray black and white. A white Georgette blouse with vestee effect shows blue bead trim and satin collar and cuffs. S705 Blouse Shop Second Floor.
UR stocks a wide range of men’s undergarments in various weights fabrics and sizes from multiple brands including Vascar Globe Dr Jaeger Kneipps and Richmond. Prices range from 1.15 to 10.00 for underwear and 1.25 to 5.00 for gloves with unlined or silk lined options and special night shirts offered at 1.00.
In Portland on October 20, students at Commercial High School and their parents protest a daily gym shower regimen. Doctors report health risks and critics argue the practice harms morals by forcing young girls to undress in front of peers.
A health notice promotes outdoor exercise and dieting to reduce obesity. It urges spending time in the open air and using oil of korein capsules from Bartell Drug Co or a drugstore, with regular weighing to reach normal weight. The text claims korein is harmless and aids digestion, noting quick weight reduction in some cases.
Miss Mildred Kearney daughter of Dennis Kearney reports from Paris that authorities expect the war to end before August first. She notes widespread leasing of window space along Paris avenues for a grand review of French and British troops anticipated after the war conclusion.
ST PAUL Oct 20 The Great Northern railroad plans to electrify 300 miles of track between Spokane and Seattle. The Chelan Electric Co owned by the railroad will supply the electricity for the project.
The Kittitas reclamation district in Ellensburg grants an option on a 5 million dollar issue to Twohy Bros. for canal construction. The planned canal will irrigate 90,000 acres, marking a major regional irrigation project.
A list of discounted items including Purola sea salt 8 pound bags Jergens oatmeal soap Tide 4 for 2e Daggett Ramsdell cold cream Spiro powder rose water Pond's cold cream Armour's bath tablets Woodbury's soap talcum powders Williams holder top sticks hair brushes and other grooming items with assorted prices and notes for first floor display.
White broadcloth collars add a smart touch to fall suits with large square round shapes options. Plain collars with hem stitching cost 1.00 to 1.75 dollars while embroidered and braided styles run 1.75 to 2.50 dollars. Collar and cuff sets range 2.25 to 3.50 dollars on the first floor.
William R. Thomas, city light department employee and president of Electrical Workers' Local 77, was electrocuted Thursday on a high platform at Eastlake Ave and Nelson Pl after his arms crossed two high tension lines. Dr Ned Miller arrived after co worker Charles Cross helped remove him. Thomas died without revival. He resided at 4659 First Ave NE, leaves a widow and two sons.
New London Conn Oct 20 reward is offered for the recovery of a missing municipal hearse from Waterford and for the arrest and conviction of those connected with its disappearance. The hearse, the town’s only one, was bought a few years ago for 200 dollars and funded by public subscription.
A Star Want Ad promotes a vacant house available for rent. The notice highlights immediate occupancy and possibly a nearby location, inviting inquiries from interested tenants.
A pamphlet-promising a new method to cure asthma offers free trials at the sender’s expense. It targets long standing and recent cases and invites all climates and occupations to mail in for a no cost trial, insisting money should not be sent.
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