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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1920

Page

9

Days G O P Weakened by Brown

Douglas, a candidate for attorney, will speak Wednesday at the presentation to the American post of that city. He argues Brown seeks a second term. Douglas says no one has a right to a second term without first-term achievements. He notes the incumbent faced two nominations and near-defeat, urging Republicans to nominate a stronger candidate. He criticizes the opponent’s record on arthouse loans, homicide, and criminal cases, citing high failure ratios.

Dougla Ting American Post Altho Dougtas Green Lake Douglas Brown Incum

Relatives Seek War Veterans Information Through American Legion

Families of World War I veterans seek details on missing or fallen service members. Relatives report names and statuses including private 97th year Sixth Marines wounded July 19 1918, missing July 10 1919 at League Island, several believed dead or missing, and requests for grave locations and death confirmations.

Bia American Legion Tar LAKR 97Th Y Sixth Marines M. M. Hearne League Island Navy Yard G. R. Hearne Myrl Granger 12Th Artillery Fort Bliss J. A. Granger Tekonsha John W. Cordes L Company Infantry Ciergenon J. W Blakeville Roland Roeder Loca P. J. Roeder Grundy Center John R. Tune 11Th Infantry Lee Meuse George Tune Troy Tenn Arthur W. Rettig Coporal 26Th Infantry Olive Rettig Moseave Oakland Cal

Decree Proposed to End Duels in France

Paris reports that several deputies introduced a bill to suppress duels in the chamber. The law would create a compulsory arbitration court for disputes of honor, ban duels, and impose imprisonment on duelists.

France Paris

Missing Relative Seeks Aid for 72-Year-Old Woman

The Bureau of Missing Relatives asks anyone with knowledge of Mrs. Winston, formerly of Montana, who crossed the plains twice and is about 72, a Christian Scientist, possibly with two daughters, to contact the bureau.

Mra Winston Montana Plains

Implement Dealers May Face U S Suit

Washington September 7 with the Department of Justice weighing antitrust suits against farm implement dealers and manufacturers. The move follows a Federal Trade Commission report accusing dealers and manufacturers of forming associations by concerted action to raise prices faster than costs warranted.

Washington Department of Justice International Harvester Company Federal Trade Commission

Tanlac Restores Carpenter’s Health and Weight Gain Claim

A Seattle carpenter, A. H. Burton of 482 Jarrett, says six bottles of Tanlac restored his health after six years of indigestion. He reports relief from stomach pains, gas, headaches, nerves, and fatigue with a 12 pound weight gain and renewed energy.

A. H. Burton Jarrett Et Port. Il

Uric Acid Linked to Rheumatism Warns Doctors

An advertisement explains that excess uric acid from overwork and poor kidney function causes muscular, inflammatory and chronic rheumatism and related conditions. It promotes Buchu and Marshmallow Compound as a non patent remedy sold by Joyner Drug Co. for $1 a bottle, with claims of kidney restoration.

Bose

League reports on candidates for county offices

Municipal league luncheon at Meves cafeteria Wednesday noon will cover candidates for county auditor sheriff prosecuting attorney and county commissioner. Committee chaired by C F Riddel announces names of members. A Seattle district legislative candidates report is scheduled for Saturday noon at an announced location under league and Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.

Municipal League Meves C. F. Riddell B. A. Lewis Claude HM. Eckhart Walter L. Nommman Elvin Rausfield Lawrence F. Booth Horace Barnes EB. L. Wienez

Men Held in Auto Accessory Theft Case

Neall Maxwell and Ed Crowley are in custody on charges of theft of auto accessories. Detectives RR, Herbert and J D Landin arrested them Monday near Firat Ave and Dellat. They allegedly tried selling stolen items to second hand stores. Outlook plans a Plymouth church talk Wednesday with James A Hatath as chairman.

Neall Maxwell Ed Crowley Firatave Dellat Rr, Herbert J. D. Landin Barrea

Delatone Hair Vanishing Treatment Promises Quick Results

An old advice piece explains mixing delatone powder with water to form a paste for hair removal on arms neck or face. Apply for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, then wash. Cautions readers to use genuine delatone to avoid skin injury.

False Alarm Disturbs Firemen After Mistaken Smoke

Firemen were awakened at 4 30 am Monday by an alarm on Fourth avenue and Pike street. A misguided citizen mistook steam for smoke and fled once realizing the error. The team returned to slumber after confirming there was no fire.

Fourth Ave Pike St

Mystery Cloud Spreads From Alley Pipe

A resident reports a steam plume rising from an alley pipe mistaken for a cloud or empire. In a curious historical note, George Washington is said to have had dentures carved from hippopotamus teeth.

George Washington

What Uniformity Does for the Cord Tire User

The piece explains that uniform performance is the key benefit of cord tires. It credits United States Rubber Company with pioneering cord tires in 1903 and outlines strict manufacturing standards. It notes rubber sourcing in Sumatra and a fabric mill dedicated to cord fabric to ensure uniformity. U S Royal Cord Tires are portrayed as highly sought after for economy and service, not just brand name.

Tanlac Seattle B United States Rubber Company Sumatra

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