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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement extols Electra Vita as a natural cure using electricity to restore nerve function and vitality. It claims electrical therapy strengthens organs, reduces pain, and offers a nightly “training” current, repeating assurances of honesty and efficacy.
A promotional coupon promises a free six page illustrated book explaining Electra-Vita treatment with pictures of men and women. It invites readers to mail the coupon and offers free consultation during office hours including Saturday evenings.
A brief want ad notice urges readers to call Main 9400 today to place ads. It emphasizes immediacy with a tomorrow deadline and encourages action for quick placement.
The narrative follows Aleck McNab from Scotland via Ambassin to London and Hong Kong, detailing his involvement with Sun Yat Sen and the Young China party, a temple raid, a vestal virgin encounter, and a voyage to Canton and Vancouver. He recalls a daring escape, revolutionary intrigue, and a final note on firecrackers wrapped in Bible leaves sent to convert heathen American cities.
April 16 report shows W. D. Wetmore cranked his car on a busy business street causing it to plunge over a curb. Passengers Mrs. Alice Harmon Mrs. J F McInery and Mrs. Frances Blake, all of Los Angeles, sustained severe injuries.
The advertisement urges Americans to cut rich foods to protect kidneys, explaining uric acid buildup overworks kidneys and causes bladder weakness. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia solution, to be taken morning for several days, described as inexpensive and harmless for flushing and stimulating kidneys.
Dr Edwin J Brown from First Avenue and Cherry Street representing themselves as Dr Edwin J Brown to attract patients. The note alleges self promotion and potential professional advertising concern.
The program features Thanhouser's The Miser's Reversion a three reel drama with a Hindu elixir transformation ending in a daughter's happiness. Also shown are The End of the Feud Pauline Bush and a Northland wildlife reel with Arctic hare and fox farm scenes plus comedies and Edison and Biograph shorts through Saturday night.
A Proving tendency among women of culture to seek hygienic beauty aims. Mercorized wax claims to peel skin gradually, revealing a fresher younger complexion within weeks. Advertised as a natural look, it is used nightly like cold cream and sold by druggists.
Testimonial from Geo 8 Champlin of Ashaway Rhode Island praising Swamp Root kidney remedy. He describes rapid relief from burning and distress after using a sample and then a larger bottle, notes notary verification of his statement, and urges readers to request a sample and booklet by writing to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
A catalog listing shows two reels for The Turning Point and Their Cousin From England in Mutual Weekly No 66. Also listed is A Leaf in the Storm at Pleasant Hour and Was Mabel Cured? a comedy.
Reported disappearance of Ernest Chadwick nine and his brother Forrest eight from their home at 316 Taylor Street raises concerns they may be engaging in risky activity or facing danger. Police and neighbors organize searches as officials request information from the public.
A three reel drama set in Africa during the Boers first struggles blends sensational action with a strong love story. Leopards and lions appear in key scenes as Edna Maison guards a baby in a farmhouse while battles erupt between farmers soldiers and Africans. The film touts realistic portrayals of Kaffirs and dramatic rescues and sacrifices amid burning houses.
A hotel visit with Eliene leads to fear and a covert talk with Dick about Harry Symone’s crime against his wife and children. The narrator muses on marriage, companionship, and a husband seeking another goddess, hinting at future revelations.
A St. Louis woman credits a simple home mix for rapid hair growth claiming four to five inches in weeks. The formula combines bay rum glycerine Barbo Compound and water and is applied to the scalp two to three times weekly, with claims of dandruff removal and color restoration.
The Navy Yard route steamers H. B. Kennedy Tourist and Athion depart Colman Dock Seattle at 6:25 Sunday and 8:00 10:30 1:80 3:00 except Sunday 2:80 6:30 pm Saturdays 11:45 pm. Timetable subject to change without notice.
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