Absentminded Virginia Lawyer Misplaces Glasses
A prominent Virginia lawyer, noted for success, forgets his eyeglasses at court. He writes his wife to send them by bearer and directs delivery, then finds the glasses in another pocket and corrects the note. Hazel Sleiger, a Lincoln high school student, nearly dies from gas from a heater while bathing in Tacoma.
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Virginia
Court House
Tacoma
Hazel Sleiger
Lincoln High School
Baby's Smile Saves Hunger Ship Crew on Shipboard Nightmare
A famine ship voyage lasting 123 days under a tropical sun left the crew of the William H. Johnson near starvation. A six month old baby aboard, born at sea, kept up morale and helped the seven gaunt sailors endure until they reached port in New Zealand.
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William H. Johnson
Babe
Mia
Madge Jansen
Nels Jansen
New Zea
Newest Dresses With Elaborate Sleeves Ad
In an era of fashionable gowns, shoppers discuss the appeal and price of elaborate sleeves and draperies. A reader considers sewing a Canton crepe afternoon dress but fears drape and embroidery complexity. Cherry's offers fashionable gowns with six month payment plans at 1015 Second Ave Rialto building.
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Cherry
Cherry's
Second Ave
Rialto
Seasonal Beauty Hint for Canthrax Shampoo Use
An old advised hair care tip suggests dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water to create a full cup of shampoo. The mixture is claimed to dissolve impurities dandruff and dirt, rinse away cleanly, leaving a soft pliant scalp and glossy hair with added body.
Rochester Man Claims Rheumatism Cure Allenrhu
James H. Allen of Rochester New York says years of study yielded Allenrhu a prescription that he claims dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles and banishes rheumatism. He offers it through druggists with a money back guarantee if the first pint bottle fails to show recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Allen
Rochester
N. Y
Chemical Foundation Holds German Patents
The United States seized 4700 German chemical patents during the war. Afterward a holding company, the Chemical Foundation, was formed to avoid a monopoly by any single firm. Garvan heads the foundation, which operates as a philanthropy with capped shares and profits directed to science and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rept
United States
The
Chemical Foundation
Uniform law urged to aid illegitimate children nationwide
Washington reports a proposed uniform state law to support 22,000 children born out of wedlock annually. The measure, backed by the Children's Bureau and other groups, focuses on parental obligations for support and education, aiming to curb fathers evading duties by moving between states.
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Washington
United States
Children’s Bureau
The
Department of Labor
Grace Abbott
Tennessee
Alabama
South Carolina
Captain Rosenbluth Won't Be Subpoenaed in Cronkhite Case
The federal grand jury in Tacoma decided Captain Robert Rosenbluth will not be subpoenaed as a witness in the Camp Lewis Cronkhite shooting probe. He may testify if he travels to Tacoma at his own expense. The panel heard from witnesses including H Boynton Sanborn Sommer Parrish la Rocca Saunders Roney Croy.
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Tacoma
Robert Rosenbluth
Seasion
Camp Lewis
Alexander Cronkhite
T. P. Revelle
Rosenbluth
New York
Dempsey Endorses Iron for Strength and Endurance
Boxer Jack Dempsey promotes iron supplements to build blood strength and power. Dr James Francis Sullivan and others extol Nuxated Iron as essential for vigor, stamina, and mental sharpness, urging readers to try two weeks and claim a satisfaction guarantee via listed drug firms.
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Jack Dempsey
James Francis Sullivan
Poe
Bellevue Hospital
Outf
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Dempsey
Jack Dem
Zack Wheatlooper
Eport
Bartell Drug Co
Owl Drug Co
Swift Drug Co
University Drug Co
G. 0
Guy
Infants and housewares sale wrap from department circular
The notice lists infant vests in woolmixed and striped patterns with double breasted and front buttons in sizes up to 2 years, priced at 95c each this hour. Dc Gingham Rompers in 6 months and 2 years at 49c each, plus assorted perfumes on sale at 35c per ounce, and curtains in Volle Marquinette Nottingham Filet styles at half price. 49c sateens for linings and aprons complete the hour’s offers.
Airplane Bandits Killed by Posse in Hungary
A gang using airplanes for bank raids in eastern Hungary lost a plane and two members after a pursuit by officers. The machine, of French image, was shot down following a bank hold up as pursuers overtook it.
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Budapest
Hungary
Insane Passenger Triggers Boat Crash Drowns Thirteen
CAPETOWN Sept. 21 Going suddenly insane Mrs Horace Schell upset a motor boat with 16 other passengers. Thirteen were drowned.
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Capetown
South Africa
Horace Schell
Separated Lovers Die After Forbidden Meeting Pact
Paris, Sept 22. Mile Andree Guerimet 16 and Emile Lescomte defied parents by meeting at a dance and then died by their own actions.
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Paris
Mile
Andree Guerimet
Emile Lescomte
Legal Notice on Child Support and Settlement Approval
A court statement declares that criminal action may be pursued to compel support. No compromise or settlement between the parties is binding unless approved by a judge.
Fire destroys two buildings in Vancouver blaze
A blaze in Vancouver destroys two buildings at Fifth and Broadway totaling about $20,000 in damage. The origin is undetermined as the fire menaces the nearby business block. In Spokane, Sheriff Thomas Ker of Ferry County runs on the Democratic ticket by four votes while in U S district court over a liquor conspiracy case.
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Vancouver
Wash
Fifth and Broadway
Spokane
Thomas Ker
Ferry County
United States District Court
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American Homes Bureau
Grunbaum Bros
Otrace Ae
Liberal Credit
Floor
Astein & Company
Forhan
R. J. Forhan
D. D.S
Tata
D. D
Forhan Company
Forhan’s, Limited
Montseal
Baby
San Francisco
Mariner
Sidney
Whipple
Francis P. Garvan
Garvan
Department of Justice
Edward E. Slomson
Foundation
National Research Council
U. S
Urges Square
Rhodes
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Izes
Athletic Union Butte
Aca
Javenue
Union Six
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Mrs
Grace Palmer Craig
New Washington Hotel
Henriette C. Jodar
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