The Seattle Star Newspaper, May 20, 1921, Page 4

THE SEATTLE STAR ‘Meanest Man in Town’ Admits Charge, Second: Hand Dealer Capitalizes It FRIDAY. MAY 20, 1921. AYS POLL TAX SCARE ALL BUNK ody’ll Have to Pay It Twice, Treasurer Declares Bement Special Values in ae | New Coats, Capes llr flied yee a Ace a atte y and Wraps Special Price “‘twica, County Treasurer William A said Friday, following what called a far-fetched report that payment might be demanded State Auditor C. W. Clausen | at Olympia Thursday that re. | issued by the county were om an official form and could be accepted. a Reports of possible compulsory | — @ouble payment constitute “a tem | in a teapot.” Gaines said. | “If,” te continued, “anybody | ta his receipt written on the of. | state form he can come tn the rush and exctmnge the re he holds for such @ souvenir. | fax payers are now hokling the | ts nate seid aay Kind or | You can’t start an argument with Nelson Corbett, Sedro-Woolley second- ~hand dealer. If 4m this county. We have long| you tell him, in a fit of petty wrath, that he's “The Meanest Man in Town,” he'll probably abandoned the bound book form | laugh in your face and point to the sign on the windows of his store. That sign has set all @coountancy to which the state | Sedro-Woolley laughing, and its unique and candid phrasing is bringing in Corbett a com- refers, because it was un-| fortable income, and interferes with efficient SEDROWOOLLEY, Wash, May! Cortett’s slogan has se tickled In Three Special Price Groups $15 $19.50 $25 Velour, Bolivia, tricotine and serge in smart models — well tail- ored and attractively trimmed. NAVY BROWN TAUPE TAN GRAY 150 Silk Frocks $15 Formerly priced in the Special Price Basement at $25.00 —and much underpriced at that. Just Received! Trimmed Hats Special for Saturday's Selling at $1.95 The regular price, in our Spe- cial Price Basement, would be $4. A wide variety, offering many styles, shapes and colors in hats for misses and matrons. For Saturday only at this spe- cial price, $1.95, Tricotine and Poplin Suits at $24.50 Regularly $35.00 and $45.00 ~~ n from so many persona, ting angry ff accused of being mean “Let nobody worry about his poll receipt.” pwder, Rouge and Rowdyism Banned} BOSTON, May 20.—Powder and will be taboo for the girls, and | P| <THE MEANEST MAN IN TOWN n evils” will be severely pun-| (- Confesses to Killing Eigh t Babies | Eight | king he Eps naa cedeppetes to. tee, to | nt the sentence of death one thang lend Dag: | 20.— Everybody here admits Corbett, Even Corbett admits tt. In tact, he proclaims it in stx or eight-inch ‘type on the windows of his store. You see it shouting at you on either side of the entrance. It goes for the boys tn public! ame “New and Sccond-Hand Goods” For Corbett is cashing in on @ tradition and a prejudice. ADMITS HE'S M N; BUT IS JOKE ON HIM? You've heard lots of people refer to second-hand men as “mean™ anc) You've probably thought penurious. of them that way yourself. But Corbett probably is the first! | second-hand dealer in the world to candidly admit the charge, turn the that the meanest man in town ts Nelson Sefro- Woolley and the farming and logging camp dixtrict surrounding it that trading at his store has be come a pleasant habit with them. “For many years,” he says, “I mold goods for the Schwabacher Hardware Co. in Seattle, “I used to solicit the second-hand merchants. “Recaune of the stigma of mean ness which was charged against #0 many of them, and my knowing | most of them are pomiensed of the average amount of altruism, I de cided it was their vocation that caused the unkind words ADMITS HIS MEANNESS; | NO CHANCE FOR ARGUMENT “So when I went Into this business I decided to anticipate those unkind “The Meanest Man in Town.’ “They can't start an argument Overby, who confessed to hav-/ admission ino a huge joke on him-|with me. When they accuse me of Me murdered eight babies entrust. to her charge. self, and set the joke to earning him a tidy Income. being mean, I point to the sien on the window and tough. No use get oir. 4h 4 ~ Popular as Expressing Fashion’s High Ideals ae Teen G RERERA SI worts by adopting the queer slowaa, | when you advertise your meanness. Usually they laugh, too, I guess they figure the joke'’s on them “The slogan has paid me well. “A large percentage of my mail| and checks are addressed Dad me The | Meanest Man in Town." “The Meaneet Man's” store ts an attractive place. Sedro-Woolley and — surrounding country seem to like dealing there Following are the officers of the company, according to Corbett Marnel, 11 years old, manager. Dorothy, 9 yearn old, president. Nelson Corbett, their daddy, hired man. || CAT ADOPTS RABBIT, WHICH EATS CLOVER, ASTONISHING KITS! || WINSTED, May 17--A black and white cat named Cooney, a pet at the home of Mra. Harry Vining in Colebrook, adopted a baby rabbit lant week. Carrying it proudly into the house by the nape of the neck she deposited it in a basket with her two small || kittens, The rabbit, which ts apparently two Weeks old, seems well pleased || |] with ite new mother and sur roundings, having made no at- |] tempt no far to leave the kittens |] or the basket. || the rabbit ts not the least bit tim- never is content with what Style Producers alone give us. Our own creative minds demand of the de- signers a Personality in “Sweet Sixteen” garments, identical with the spirit of youth they stand for.- These Wraps, Suits and Dresses show that in them a high standard is maintained without having the $16 | only Make Your Selection Today 1021 Second Ave., Rialto Block Also San Francisco, Los Angeles, he EN! in mind. New York and Portland | | | ESS OISISTSESESESTSTF I |Whole Town Brews— |to brew its own weather, |ington and is raising money to go | into the predicting business itself, Mra. Vining said id and eats clover te the aston ishment of the kittens. 4 Kills 18 Ducks at One Shot; Plenty DEWITT, Ark., May 20—A. Mo Milan has been dubbed champion |duck bunter as a result of having killed 18 ducks at one shot. Twenty: five ducks to the man is the legal limit permitted under the state statutes for Ome day's hunting, here. MeMilan gathered up his game and exprensed fear to shovt again lest he might exceed the legal limit. Weather, Not Beer NEW YORK, May 20.—Attracted | by the publicity attained by home brew in various lines of industry, the village of Cedarhurst, L. 1, is going It had become tired of the “inaccurate” weather reports sent out from Wash- Boys Fined $50 and Sentenced to Church CHICAGO, May 20.—Frank Ward and Elmer Bartnoot were sentenced by Judge John F. Haas to attend church every Sunday morging for the next six months. The boys were arrested as pickpockets. They were fined $50 and told the judge they reformed. He then suspended the fine and imposed the church sen- tence, French Baby Death Rate High, Report PARIS, May 20.—About two-fifths of the babies in French cities die within one year after birth. ‘The 1919 rate per 1,000 was: In Rouen, 261; in Lille, 294; in Marsen Raseouf, 414; in Halluin, 607; in St. Pol, 609, and in Paris, more than 600. Good apple pie; go to Boldt's—Ad vertisement. Doctors Recommend Bon-Opto for the Eyes Physicians and eye specialists pre scribe Bon-Opto as a safe home remedy in the treatment of eye bles and to strengthen eye- sight. Sold under money refund Guarantee by all druggists. Advertisement. Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use is Mulsified cocoanut oi] shampoo, for this is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap and beats anything else all to pleces, You can get Mulsified at any | drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months, Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in, about a teaspoonful i all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy, and easy to handle, Benides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust, dirt and dandruff, Be sure your druggist wives you Mulsified.—Advertisement, uptodate, clean, well arranged and | And the people of | | i} | | Children’s Hats For Saturday Only at $1.45 Regularly Priced $2.50 and $2.75 45 black patent Milans in rolled and drooping brims with long rib- bon streamers, owe Regular Price $69.50 SALE PRICE $59.50 Eldredge famous two-spool machine, No. 730, with automatic tension; full ball-bearing stand; no bobbins. to wind. TERMS DURING THIS SALE Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With || $5.00 DOWN ments without interest. The latest ruffled, tunic and straightline effects in taffeta, sat- in and crepe. Attractively trim- med with lace, braid and embroid- ery. Navy, brown and black, Sizes for women and misses. Sports Skirts, $9.85 Offering Special Savings Regularly $12.50 and $15.00. Voguish pleated plaids and shadow stripes in velour, serge and prunella cloth. All the wanted shades of .blue, brown, gray and tan. A SPECIAL SALE OF Navy tricotine and poplin suits with ripple jackets; straightline styles trimmed with braid and buttons; plain collars; notched col- lars; Norfolk effects and tailored styles. MORE! Jersey Sports Jackets at $5.95 Smart Tuxedo styles in ex- ceptional qualities and style finish. Black Navy Brown’ Red All sizes, 16 to 44. Eldredge Sewing Machines AT A $10.00 REDUCTION FROM S. 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