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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
5
A vintage pitch claims Fels Naptha Soap greatly eases washday by reducing time, letting use of cool water, avoiding boilings, and saving hands. It urges following the Red and Green Wrapper directions for best results. The ad features a tired worker transformed by the soap.
Dr L R Clark offers personal attention and honest methods with written guarantee. No transient staff. only graduates who are personally interested in your case ensure teeth that fit.
Regal Dental Offices led by Dr L R Clark D D S promotes dental services from 1405 3rd Ave NW Cor Union 81 noting accessible care and professional management.
In a Seattle meeting at J B Chilbergs offices the clearing house head and bank vice president said no emergency exists to justify issuing clearing house certificates. Secretary McAdoo offered a $1,000,000 loan to tide over any embarrassment but no acceptance was made as conditions were deemed satisfactory.
Aug 3 reports say Russian port authorities seized the German steamship Atlas and war vessels pursued German craft that sailed Saturday. In Belgium German troops occupy Arion and fighting continues near Belfort with German and French detachments clashing at Joncher y.
Rome reports Italy proclaims neutrality in the war while ordering a full mobilization of military forces. Officials emphasize the mobilization is precautionary and intended to be preparatory.
The Finnish steamer Primula bound from Lubeck to Helsingfors with 50 passengers was seized by Germany at Copenhagen on August 3. The passengers were transferred to the steamer Malmoe.
The Metropolitan presents Graustark featuring Miss Alice Fleming in the lead role of Princess Yetive with notable handling of the complex parts. Dwight A. Meade returns to strong cheers as Grenfall Lorry, and the Metropolitan Players meet the house’s high standard with solid performances.
A pair of letters to Miss Gray contrasts a harsh family rod with a humane approach. A grandmother recalls using a dog whip, a daughter recounts fear and loss, while a second mother finds freedom from threats after seeking protection and peace.
A reader asks about stamp slot machines yielding mixed value stamps and whether profiteering is illegal. Cynthia Grey answers on stamp sales, rules of etiquette for dating visits and calling cards, tuxedo use, and a recommended etiquette book.
Several lots of new waists are offered at steep discounts due to missing sizes. Consumers can find substantial price cuts on available inventory while supplies last.
President Wilson urged Washington reporters and the national press to avoid sensational or unverified statements. He said the United States is ready to handle any financial situation from the European war and warned unfounded reports could cause unnecessary alarm. He emphasized America’s greatest glory would come from keeping cool heads.
Aug 3 Servia assumed an aggressive posture with Montenegrin support as troops prepared to invade Bosnia and provoke a Bosnian revolution.
Belgian forces refrain from firing as the German army advances to the Meuse ten miles northeast of Liege. Antwerp is placed under martial law as the invasion unfolds.
M. de Lobet Mahy France vice consul in Seattle calls all reserves to appear at 1302 Seneca Street to arrange transport if needed for war duty. A German vice consul Baron Wolf von Loehneysen echoes the call. Russian vice consul N. Bogolaviensky says no Russians will leave Seattle for the front.
A humorous exchange turns on a wife noting gentility and a husband replying that she is not as buoyant as when he was a boy. The old gentleman’s quip lands as a lighthearted joke in the column.
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