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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
11
A bold numeral painted on Denny Hall and the water tower sparks anger among juniors and seniors at the University of Washington. Readers in the University district report squads of youths seeking the fearless frosh behind the vandalism, seen as a direct attack on Alma Mater.
L. O. Baird superintendent of the Washington congressional conference and Rev. J. H. Matthews travel Monday to Grand Rapids Michigan for the biennial National Congregational church meeting held October 21 to 24. Freshly distilled vodka is cent pure alcohol.
Fragment claims a fictional laxative quinine mixture for influenza with exaggerated dosage and late plans to take it before illness. The text uses garbled branding style and urges early action though it lacks medical guidance or credible sources.
In northern Greenland researchers report the tallest trees reach only three inches, while a 60 year old Arctic willow trunk measures under half an inch in diameter, illustrating extreme environmental constraints on timber growth.
Generous health claims for Elias Native Herb Tablets praised as a standard remedy for constipation rheumatism indigestion and liver and kidney ills. The ad notes a dollar box with 200 tablets lasting a family six months and a money back guarantee with two sizes priced 60 cents and a dollar sold by druggists and agents. Made by Alonzo O Bliss Company Washington DC.
The Rev Dr Matthews of First Presbyterian warned Seattle of social ills from Bolsheviks to poker rooms and high taxes. He urged stricter law enforcement, praised Chief Warren, and urged virtue while criticizing gambling, public dances, and pool halls.
A strange memoir fragment notes frost year round in the Yukon and an organist who plays two octaves lower than expected, revealing an odd detail about the scene while describing a long wait of 15 years for a first.
Daily use of Hyomei inhaler is claimed to prevent catarrh coughs colds bronchitis sore throat and influenza over winter. The ad promises a lifetime inhaler with inexpensive refills and money back guarantee. Available at Bartel Drug Co and Boldt’s French pastry locations in uptown and downtown areas.
A new California anti Japanese association advocates direct legislation to restrict land ownership by aliens especially Japanese. The plan would bar non citizens from buying or inheriting real property and prohibit alien controlled firms from land deals. It would also block alien stock in land companies with escheat provisions and place inheritance controls under court oversight.
San Francisco dispatch notes rising Japanese influence in Pacific states with Japan born babies as citizens, land ownership through guardians, and 10 percent of total immigration. It reports a Sacramento meeting forming a statewide direct legislation plan via a referendum to address international relations without federal action and cites Senator John M. Inman’s proposal under constitutional limits.
Data compiled for a bulletin shows Washington has a greater diversity of mineral deposits than any other state. Ernest N. Patty, mining engineer for the State Geological Survey at the state university, oversees the project.
Seattle donors still have time as the Elk committee continues to raise funds for the Salvation Army drive. With $100,000 still needed to reach $250,000, volunteers will work through Wednesday to clean up and decide how the money will be spent, possibly funding a girls home or a working men’s hotel and central offices.
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