CURES This Modern Method of Electric Treatment
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
3
Electra-Vita promises renewed nerve energy through nightly treatment
An advertisement extols Electra-Vita as a nightly, self-charged nerve energizer. It claims the device delivers a steady galvanic current to nerves and organs during sleep, rebuilding vitality, relieving headaches and back pains, and restoring morning vigor. It cites testimonials from cured users, including W. H. McCurdy of Seattle, praising its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McCurdy
14Th Ave
N. F
Seattle
Beautifully Illustrated Book Free Offer Coupon
Free illustrated book about Wiedtra-Vita treatment promises a prepaid copy if the coupon is mailed. Ad claims growth and secrecy with office hours and weekend availability, but contains garbled and dubious wording.
Evelyn Thaw appeals for fair chance from working women
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, humiliated by Southern clubwomen, asks friends in the city for fair play during her Moore theatre engagement in April. She says she wants to work for her boy, denies profiting from scandal, and calls on mothers and working women to forget her past and help her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
South
Moore Theatre
Atlanta
Evelyn
Ole Hanson’s Father Enters Campaign for Senate
Thorsten Hanson, 81, plans to campaign for his son Ole Hanson in the race for United States senator from the state. He recalls voting for Lincoln, praising Ole’s diligence, and noting Ole’s early sacrifices while studying law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hanson
Thorsten Hanson
Ole
Racine
Wis
United States
United States Senate
Senate
Hilda Caine Cured After Long Hiccup Ordeal
Sea Cliff New York April 3 Hilda Caine 11 years old had suffered constant hiccups from Thanksgiving Day until recently with doctors giving up hope. She was cured during a violent coughing spell when her mother gave her tea and lemon after which she recovered as the cough abated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Cliff
N. Y
Hilda Caine
Dactora
You can phone your WANT AD now pay for it later
A brief classified notice inviting readers to place WANT ADs by phone with payment deferred to later. The ad emphasizes convenience and immediate placement without upfront payment.
Hefty Officers Dance Kitchen Sink Case in Court
Policemen Ryan and Morris exposed the tango teachers Frank Hennessy and Angelina Marcotte in court by a "kitchen sink" dance they call immoral. The judge ruled the steps fall under the wrestling law. Hennessy and Marcotte were later acquitted. The officers vowed to quit arrests for improper dancing after wrecking uniforms, spoiling shines, and nearly breaking legs during the showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mase
Ryan and
Morris
Frank Hennessy
Angelina Marcotte
California Syrup of Figs Seeks Your Drugstore Buy
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to treat sick or constipated children with California Syrup of Figs. It promises quick relief from stomach and bowels issues, claims a pleasant taste, and warns to beware of counterfeit syrups and to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Battles With Big Boa Constrictor on Ship
A 20 foot boa named St Patrick arrived in New York in the care of Snakey Jake Schmidt after capturing the serpent during a shipboard struggle in the forehold of the steamer Graccia. Schmidt, a South American hunter, works for American zoological gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Patrick
Jake Schmidt
Jake
South America
American Zoological Gardens
A New Reason G N Line Trains Always Late
Weary porter blames chronic delays on employees wasting time answering needless questions. The comic quip suggests operational inefficiency as the root cause of lateness on the G N line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N
Freckles myth busted by ethine double strength ad
An old advertisement promises freckle removal with ethine double strength. It claims nightly applications will fade darkest freckles and clear light ones. The copy guarantees money back if the product fails to remove freckles.
Millionaire Adopts 300th Waif in Wisconsin Case
Milwaukee report says Charles Page, Tulsa billionaire, adopted Helen Sherman a waif from the Wisconsin Industrial School. Investigators find Page related to the girl making her his 300th child to be taken in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wis
Helen Sherman
Wisconsin Industrial School
Charles Page
Page
Tulsa
Okla
Local figure vows to adopt 1,000 children
A public figure proclaims an ambitious plan to adopt 1,000 children, signaling a major charity or policy stance. Details and timeline remain undisclosed, drawing wide attention from supporters and critics alike.
Nurse Mrs. Carter Facing Imminent Death Amid Delusion
In Grand Junction Colorado on April 3, nurse Mrs. Clara B. Carter is said by doctors to be dying and arranging her burial as she believes her demise is set. Meanwhile a massive 20 ton rock overhang threatens Thomary village in France, though no danger is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Col
Clara B. Carter
Thomary
France
Man Confesses to Three Robberies in Lodi NJ
Antonio Coletti, after admitting robberies of Max Menin and Hyman Salzberg in Paterson, NJ, last night confessed to three more in Lodi, NJ, netting about $700 in jewelry and money. He said he sought funds to support 20 women and claimed 20 affinities prompted his crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Antonio Coletti
Max Menin
Hyman Salzberg
Lodi
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Abe Lincoln
Taft
E.u.brown
Firetav
Cherry St
Knowlton
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Derby
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P. S
First Avenue
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Kine & Rosenberg
Big Boa
Millionaire
Tony
Dundee
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