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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
3
East Orange Mrs Streit uncovers a three year old sage certificate among daughter I E Mills belongings. Mills says she kept the odd secret private, describing it as her own business.
El Paso reports camps prepared to house 15,000 additional militiamen as regiments at mobilization points may be sent to the border. Only 3 percent of border troops are ill, with most cases minor in nature per reports to Gen. Bell.
North Yakima Aug 10 Reuben W Hilen prosecuting attorney of Skagit county was elected president of the Prosecuting Attorneys association of the state. Hilen, a University of Washington man, is noted as a powerful orator and debater and is praised for his record as a prosecutor both inside and outside his home county.
Gallipolis Ohio August 16 Many bodies of flood victims were seen today in large masses of wreckage floating down the Ohio River near Dan No 26 ten miles south of here Efforts to reach several bodies were ineffectual at the lock about a score of dead were visible in the raft of debris
Colorado Springs Aug 10 The Woman's party conference opens to settle their choice for president. Twelve suffrage states claim 4 million votes and hold power to swing the election. Leaders Miss Maud Younger Mrs Florence Hilles Mrs Kent and Mrs Sara Bard Field urge enfranchisement and party influence.
Regal Dental Offices LR seeks clerk and manager at 1406 Thied Ave. Office location at Third and Ut nten. Contact details not provided. Positions include administrative roles with duties in reception, scheduling and office management.
Advancing wheat costs ripple through households as flour climbs 50 cents a barrel on the Chicago wholesale market. Bakers’ flour at $7.25 per barrel versus $6.75 yesterday. a month of gains pushes bakers toward higher bread prices and potential 10 cent loaves. Wheat pits see volatile trading with mixed gains and losses, closing higher for September and lower for December and May.
Clare B. Kline a druggist at 4522 14th Ave North East says taking vacations in installments hurts business as he plans to take his holiday in small bits this summer. He jokes that his fish were damaged while he was away and he expects a better chance to relax next time.
The Ladies of the G A R circle will host a card party Friday at Veterans hall in the Armory. Proceeds benefit the circle and veteran members.
Advertisment-like item claims widespread appendicitis in Seattle hospitals and promotes buckthorn bark and lycerine as a cure. It touts Adler lka remedy and lists Swift's pharmacies in Seattle locations as sellers.
The Consumer league will gather tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at 1630 Eastlake Avenue, the residence of Mrs H M Sairwood. An entertaining program is planned and refreshments will be served.
Des Moines reports that Iowa crop value this year will exceed last year by 52.22 million dollars per federal estimates. The surge suggests at least 260000 new autos next year, possibly 225000, equating to about one car for every 13 residents.
Five persons charged with murder in connection with a suitcase dynamiting that killed nine people here on July 22 will be arraigned today before Superior Judge Cabiness and a trial date will be set.
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