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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
9
The Japanese American association in San Francisco announced a resolution to end the practice of sending picture brides to the United States. It states the custom conflicts with American marriage ideals, notes Japan may prohibit it, and pledges steps to enforce an eventual end within months.
Miss Jean Begg, born in New Zealand, has arrived in New York to study the American three F's approach at the New York School of Social Work. She spent nine years in Samoa teaching native schools and plans postgraduate study before returning to child care work as a teacher in the traditional female role.
Cleveland resident Aaron V Williams aged 73 has worked 19 years lighting the street lamps in Hraten Ahl village inside Cleveland. He has not taken a day off nor gone downtown in all that time. For three years his car has made a daily trip.
London reports that during the war many women learned to drive and now teach their husbands. With men away at service, women motorists are applying their skills to household mobility and daily tasks.
A health advice item asserts that women regain vitality and magnetic appeal when using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It markets the remedy as a purely vegetable tonic available in tablets and aid, with a trial package offered for 10 cents from Buffalo New York.
A Seattle Central library scene shows patrons seeking spiritualism, psychology, and economic works amid war fatigue. Librarian Misa Lillian Collins notes rising interest in spiritualist texts by Sir Oliver Lodge and Barker, while fiction remains popular but growth slows compared to technical books.
London reports that the Premier Diamond Mining Company in the Transvaal has unearthed a flawless white diamond of 1,500 karats valued at $500,000. The Cullinan of 1905 weighed 4,032 karate but flaws required cutting. the largest piece now serves as a British crown jewel.
A correction notes that Mme Lepper's Halloween Ball advertised in Thursday's Star should read $1.50 per couple instead of $1.00. The event location is 1604 Fourth Ave.
Ernest Finnie, a man who posed as a doctor, was convicted on September 25, 1918, for obstructing U S military activities. He received a commutation of his one year and month sentence from President Wilson, effective October 29, with no reason given for the clemency. He allegedly administered opiates to parents and sailors to avoid service under the wartime espionage act.
Water service will be interrupted Saturday November 1 from 9 a m to 6 p m in districts Seventh ave 8 from King to Charles streets Eighth ave 8 from Dearborn to Charles streets on Lane Dearborn and Charles streets each from Seventh ave 8 to Ninth ave 8.
Dr Stanley White of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions arrived from Syria and Turkey as a member of the American relief commission. He warns the Near East situation is highly sensitive with many governments seeking Turkish empire shares. He urges immediate ratification of the league treaty and Congress passage without delay to avert disaster.
A fragmented listing shows multiple Groceteria locations by street and district including downtown Pike Place Public Market Westlake Union Street Greenwood Avenue Broadway North Queen Anne and White Center with a contact number Main 3574 for information or complaints.
Governor Stephens refused to call a special session of the California legislature to consider anti Japanese laws or the high cost of living. He cited global tensions and warned against inflaming race issues while Senator J M Inman and Senator W B Brown prepare to push elements of the proposed program. He urged proceeding with caution during a period of national strain.
London report outlines plans to rival a famous Los Angeles colony with a large English estate project. Two major companies are operating to intensify national activities while lawmakers discuss necessary legislation amid rising costs.
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