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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
15
A plea from the Social Welfare league asks for a bathtub to aid a baby boy. The appeal notes babies using dish pans for daily baths and mentions a bed needed for two children who slept on a narrow couch. Public response was swift, and the youngsters were soon provided with a warmer, safer arrangement.
A vintage beauty ad touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to create a skin whitening lotion. It claims harmless, fragrant bleaching for face neck arms and hands with freckles sunburn and tan fading, endorsed by famous stage beauties.
Mrs Sophia Buckholtz of Milwaukee seeks information on her husband Edward Buckholtz known in Beattle and R. Buckholtz. She asks that any leads be sent to 164 Eighth St Milwaukee while three other springs and mattresses were sent to league headquarters for distribution. A widow in Booth Beattie cares for a months old baby with limited sunshine. The child lacks a carriage or tub and donors are sought for the infant.
Robert Clark, newly arrived from Australia, was arrested on a charge of deserting two wives without divorce. Mrs. Clark No. 2, in Los Angeles, learned of Mrs. Clark No. 1, in Seattle, prompting Clark to flee and later be captured on Third Ave by a deputy sheriff. Clark and the Seattle wife wed in May 1920 in Australia.
The advertisement lists coats for children and juniors in various fabrics including velour kersey and silvertone. Prices range from 6.95 for 2 to 6 year olds to 10.50 for 10 to 14 year olds with options of fur collars and lining.
A skin specialist endorses Mentho Sulphur for eczema claiming its germ destroying sulphur formula instantly relieves irritation and soothes the skin. The ad urges sufferers to obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like a cold cream to clear and smooth the skin.
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