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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
10
Seattle agents promote the MacDougall kitchen cabinet as the world’s most modern labor saver. The ad urges customers to sit and reach rather than stand and walk, questioning if the small daily saving justifies the extra effort. A live demonstration is offered at the showroom.
London October 21 Viscountess Astor may succeed her husband in the house of commons Elevation of Waldorf Astor to the peerage after his father s death created a bye election vacancy in the district Influential conservatives are urging the viscountess to stand as candidate.
Seattle plans to acquire the Greenwood car line for 81 482.06 from Western Washington Power Co if a recommendation by Thomas F. Murphine is approved by the city council. The public utilities committee will decide next Thursday whether to buy and absorb the line into the municipal railway system, saving riders from paying two fares.
The first shipment of official marine discharge buttons has been received at the local Marine recruiting station at First Ave and Yealer Way. More than 100 buttons are here and will be distributed to ex marines who call for them in time.
Henry Stephens of San Antonio recounts injury in England that weakened his stomach muscles and led to weight loss, fatigue, and sleeplessness. After trying many prescriptions he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, appetite, and health, noting rapid recovery and ongoing reliance. The pills are sold nationwide with a boxed price and a free booklet offered.
A brief note describes Boldt's French pastry shop locations in uptown and downtown Toronto districts with specific addresses 913 2d Ave and near M4 3d Ave, inviting a visit to try pastries.
In a tense woodland scene Danny Meadow Mouse hides under Buster Bear using his small size to escape. Buster, surprised and quick, checks behind a tree but cannot locate the mouse as Danny stays still. The episode ends with Danny thankful for being small and ready for the next tale.
An advertisement promises painless corn and callus removal using Freezone. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents and is applied with a few drops to the affected area. The product allegedly stops pain instantly and loosens the corn or callus for easy removal.
Advertises a home remedy for headaches claiming auto intoxication causes head pain. Suggests drinking hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to wash out so called toxins, cleanse the alimentary canal, and improve overall health. Recommends asking a pharmacist for a quarter pound.
In a small town story Helen Carpenter Moore recounts twins Patty and Prissy who fear a stray dog near their neighbor’s home. After a tense moment they muster courage to fetch tea for their mother and return, proving bravery grows with family support.
E P Melvin of Bush and Lane Piano Co and his wife and child were accosted by a drunken robber near Pikest and Fifth Ave at about 11 p m. The bandit spared them after seeing the family and warning Melvin to drop his money. Melvin said the thief claimed to be tough and sent them home. Police were notified.
Mrs. Freda Hemrich widow of Carl F. Hemrich sues in superior court for 150000 as her share of Andrew Hemrich estate valued at 1000000. She contends the will left one third to his wife and two thirds to seven children, and that her husband never received his portion. She sues mother in law and the seven Hemrich children.
Everett report says Patrick Hoar, logger, was killed and Richard Johnson, another logger, seriously injured when a log pulled by a donkey engine upended and fell on them near Cathcart at the Snohomish Logging Co. works. A French scientist debuted a liquid called X-ray fluid to render veins arteries bones and tissues transparent for study.
Mr. A. A. Horst of Tacoma writes that Jo-to relieved his sour stomach and vomiting after the second dose. He says his stomach kept him awake at night and forced him to vomit before, but now he is relieved. Jo-to is sold in Seattle at Swift’s Pharmacies and the Five Cartell Drug Stores with samples at soda fountains.
An extraordinary purchase brings 100 handsome dresses at 39.75 in this sale. Winter models in navy sand tricotine serge rookie wool velour and tricolette satin with belts girdles tassels beads embroidery. Sizes 16 to 44.
The store presents ribbons valued for personal handiwork with tips from saleswomen on cutting and use. Narrow Warp Print ribbons sell at 35 cents per yard, wide warp print from 65 cents to 1.25 dollars, and metal brocaded ribbons from 8 to 9 dollars per yard.
Fire Marshal Bringhurst proposes an ordinance to bar smoking by actors in dressing rooms and backstage areas. The measure, referred to the public safety committee, would ban pre performance smoking of tobacco to curb nuisance and fire risk.
An article argues that phosphorus deficiency causes thinness and promotes using Bitro-Phosphate to restore flesh, energy, and a healthy glow. It notes nerve tension easing and vigor returning, but cautions that those avoiding weight gain should limit fat-rich foods.
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