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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
5
Clever patent medicine claim promises relief from sore feet and corns with TIZ. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores and guarantees a year of comfort or money back.
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a rapid remedy for bladder distress from stones, age, or excesses. Claims gentle yet swift action, antiseptic oil fighting infections, and herbs rebuilding cells. Promotes purity standard and US government clearance to distinguish from imitators. sold by Owl Drug Company.
C F Jabbe Spine and Nerve Specialist offers treatment claiming to restore the body’s machinery by realigning bones and calming nerves without drugs or surgery. He advertises at 214 15 People’s Bank Building, Second and Pike, with hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Consultation is free.
The Star reports Doris Wirth winning an Easter bonnet contest at Paris Millinery. She exults at the prize hat and plans to wear it to Fire Methodist Episcopal church and walk with her mother in Beattle. The piece also notes Seattle Clean-Up Week and local civic efforts to improve property.
The author urges investing in fit and fabric over excess trimmings. A well dressed woman wears the right thing and lets personal style impress before the gown. practical advice suggests two outfits yearly with versatile pieces to maximize effect.
Sam Atkinson will deliver a lecture before the Washington Rationalist Association Sunday evening at o o clock in Stevens Academy Fourth Ave near Pikes. The subject will be Conventional Lies.
G N Finnell a former police officer and motorman on the Seattle Renton and Southern line was arrested on a charge of destroying property of the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co during Tuesday nights downtown demonstration. He was jailed on 1500 bonds awaiting ball arrangements. The warrant was issued by Deputy Prosecutor Helsell.
Vancouver, April 2. An agreement is believed reached today ending a three week longshoremen strike. T. W. O'Connor, president of the International Longshoremen's Union, says the tentative deal should satisfy both sides. Wages will be standardized across all docks.
Southern heiress Mrs. Dixie Clements files for divorce in San Francisco alleging desertion by her husband Walter Clements two days after their marriage in Los Angeles. The 20 year old daughter of an Atlanta candy maker says he packed a suitcase for a business trip and vanished, after earlier tensions with her stepmother.
Paris reports France will send a delegation of top statesmen to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco as a token of gratitude. Saint-Saens, Lippman, the Marquis de Chambrune, Franklin Bouillion, and possibly Houtroux or Henri Hergeon will represent France in successive waves from April to June 1915.
Six morning and seven evening musical numbers will unfold at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday. Prof. Arthur Bewell, organist and choir master, will direct the program, leading the services and performances.
A reader asks for guidance after a fiancé ends their engagement, leaving the bride-to-be to cope with loss and independence. The advisor urges self-reliance, healing, and rebuilding happiness from within, warning against clinging to unfulfilling dreams.
Olympia April 3. The fifth test of the legislative emergency clause will be before the supreme court on April 7. The Martin Hardware Co. filed suit to force the state auditor to issue warrants paying state fair supplies, but the auditor delayed citing unavailable appropriation.
Crawford White, a genial attorney, donates two Belgian hares as a prize for a youth contest. Readable lines invite boys and girls up to age 16 to complete an unfinished poem with a deadline of 3 p.m. Friday.
A compilation of residents recognized for meritorious service includes Marion Geteche Montesane Rose Man hing Skykermieh James Callanach Tressa Kiser Dee Moines Hazel Peery Inez Burge Laura Miller Pearson Roger Peery Anna Miller Wearsom Mahn Beaver Alberta Capaan Oak Harter Alice Barr Blanchard Mawren Florence Fines Ruby McDonald Banatind Wilbur White Mary Lee Teel Viola Wilson Ruth Butten Rita Meyer Lester Fey Della Martin Myrtie Peterson Ruth Heyes Talitha Mowley Vernon Habenicnt Laura Geiser Ralph Hennes Rena Good and others noted for worthy mention in the community.
Juvenile wrath rose after Principal B. B. Stutz insisted on the spelling Mallein at a John Day grammar school spelling match. The next day supporters of Miction waylaid Stutz and bombarded him with remarks.
Donald Watson of Canton Ohio becomes the newspaper mascot after being adopted by The Canton News. The paper’s move spurs a campaign for a home for indigent crippled children as the Ohio legislature debates a bill authorizing such an institution.
After a student was pelted with eggs and escorted to his boarding house apologies followed. Parental concerns prompted action and Professor Stutz has agreed to referee another spelling bee.
About 100 letters were received by Uncle Jack in the vacation contest. Esther Eide of 4016 East Ave 8, West, won the $1 prize for her letter My Favorite Summer Sport which praises tennis as the ideal summer activity.
Edna Gerlinger of 2320 North 40th writes to The Star about her first contest entry. She enjoys drawing and mentions her interest in drawing women’s heads, hoping to enter again and perhaps become famous as an artist. Uncle Jack comments on her talent.
Health Commissioner Ruhland will enlist 100 Boy Scouts to report on sanitation in designated districts. He expects the scouts to aid street cleaning and curb nuisance control in the city’s cleanup campaign.
Delegates from the Washington Association of the Y M C A inspected ships and the navy yard in Bremerton this afternoon. Rear Admiral Doyle, commander of the reserve fleet, will be guest of honor at tonight's annual banquet. The opening session Friday focused on routine business. Fred B. Smith of New York spoke on the deeper significance of the Y M C A at the night session in the Methodist church.
Driftwood Camp of Modern Woodmen of America will celebrate its state banner win with a public event at its hall on Second Ave at Seneca. Formal addresses by Jas. G. Dixon Spokane and Judge King Dykeman will be delivered along with musical numbers by Madame Hollinshead Hubbell and Karl Tunberg, with recitations by Chas Hubbell and P R Griffin.
A break in occurred at the J. L. Lindh Co. store at 1201 Third Ave between 4 30 and 5 30 Saturday morning with several items stolen. W M Richards of 414 W Galer reportedly scared off the burglars when he asked who was at the door, and the intruders fled in a car according to his statement to police.
Sacramento police say Mrs. R. Wilson confessed involvement in the killing of a Syrian peddler at the fair grounds. Captured with two men in the grand stand, she reportedly admitted they planned to kill the victim to take his $100, and that she received $15.
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