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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
6
Advertises a two step hair restorer named Queen Gray Hair Restorer claiming scientific treatment that renews natural color in one application. It asserts no stickiness or rubbing off, leaves hair soft and velvety, and is recommended by barbers and available at drug stores nationwide.
Miss Kitty Covell and Mr Mans Field have returned from San Francisco and will entertain old friends at Heiment Cafe Minh class. refined entertainment every evening at Heelmwind Cape Corner Second Ave and Stewart St.
A Stoneham man recounts suffering severe itching from eczema for months before a doctor’s prescription of Resinel Ointment and Resinel Soap provided relief at first use and complete cure in six weeks. He praises the product and invites readers to request free samples from Resinol Dept 21-T Baltimore MD.
Dr KUWIN J. BROWN of 718 First Avenue Union Block Beattie condemns rival dentists who advertise by slandering others. He asserts his practice in Beattie offers personal supervision, specialist skills, 12 year guarantees, and free consultation, warning patients against Seattle quacks who quickly leave town.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a superior treatment for catarrh and breathing issues, claiming it medicates the air and reaches nasal throat and lung air cells. It guarantees refund if ineffective, with a complete outfit priced at 1.00 and extra bottles available, sold by druggists nationwide.
A sworn statement detailing charges against a Western senator was filed with Vice President Marshall by an unnamed woman. The woman’s husband also seeks Senate investigation of alleged indignities. Marshall is expected to rule papers nonofficial under current rules. Olympia reports Cooper and Hart named to state board of education. Gamble appointed to succeed Josephine Preston as state superintendent.
Tokyo Chamber of Commerce President Nakano confirmed an agreement with all Japanese exhibitors to withhold any article or product of Japan from the Panama Pacific International Exposition if California lawmakers pass anti Japanese bills. The pact followed thorough discussion with chamber and exhibitors' agents.
Chief Forester H. Graves announces continuation of the timber testing laboratory at the university after a previous decision to drop this part of the university work. The move preserves ongoing wood research and testing activities under Graves's oversight.
The Autoplano era spreads as Ellers Music House promotes two player pianos in a club. Members pay 2.50 or 2.00 weekly, receive free instruction and music library, with a 320 day trial refund. Ellers invites demonstrations by Geary Walte or Fix, via Elliott 4377.
A Star staff member shares his five year old daughter's drawings with brief dictations. The child presented a series of cartoons intended for the paper. The father initially treated it as a joke, but the cartoons were published. This note marks the second installment in the series.
A diverse set of quirky and dramatic items from cities across the nation. An Owego man’s ear was bitten in a hotel fight while a doctor reattached it with 39 stitches. A New York subway scene recovered a lost $50 purse. A Palm Beach life guard wed a dancer on a surf raft with orange blossom arrangements. Cornell’s champion hen laid 600 eggs in three years. A Michigan Central express, halted by a fireman’s rescue, reached Chicago with Bentley dead aboard. A Westbury man’s hair turned white after a child passenger’s death. Anne Hetzel sues Thomas Hurley for breach of promise seeking $20,000.
Council member Griffiths opposed broader probes into alleged fraud in the Renton bondholders partnership, while Kellogg argued a simple ballot recount would only whitewash. Erickson failed to push a recount motion, but Griffiths won approval for the bondholders to cover recount expenses.
In Los Angeles on April 8 Bud Anderson showed he is about 20 percent sharper than at their first meeting with K O Brown. He trained vigorously for 12 rounds with his brother and sparring partners, returning from the mountains with a refreshed appearance. The Ancient Order of United Workmen announces its annual convention will span three days starting Wednesday at Carp enters hall.
The Seattle Press Club hosts a benefit night on Friday April 11 to aid Walter F Horner a wounded Spanish American War veteran seeking a homestead. The program features music drama a military band and appearances by Grace V Bonner Emily Lindway Squier and P P Tube with tickets at Bartell drug stores.
An assortment of beauty and health claims advertise remedies for complexion, hair loss, and coughs. Instructions describe magatone in witch hazel for facial care, Mothers Sham shampoo to prevent baldness, and Mother's Salve for coughs and throat relief. Prices noted as 88 cents at local grocer.
The Forest Service advertises roughly 62 million feet of saw timber in Rainier National Forest near Tacoma as the latest sale in a nine month period totaling about 2.6 billion feet advertised since July 1 1912 with contracts closed for 1.06 billion feet.
Los Angeles merchant George Jacobs is held for ransom by Mexican bandits after traveling from Calexico to Yuma with goods. Messages from Calexico to Michael George report he is taken to a bandit camp near Ensenada and a $2,000 ransom is demanded.
The Washington Supreme Court reversed Judge Mackintosh and allowed Leary Avenue improvements with assessments totaling 351000. The ruling says the council may revive a repealed ordinance by amending it, here leaving the assessment roll preparation to the eminent domain commission.
Frank Yerkes, a salesman from 9733 Arrowsmith avenue, chased a stranger who grabbed his pocketbook containing $85 near 14th avenue and Jackson street. He recovered the wallet and money, detained the suspect Perry Evans, 36, until Patrolman Whiting arrested him.
C. C. Murphy the young marine engineer is alleged to have acted under a higher up in an opium smuggling scheme. Deputy Collector Chesnut and Special Agent Channing questioned Murphy after his three day tenure on the Minnesota before arrest. The interview details remain undisclosed.
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