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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
5
Bank by mail offers convenient banking with safety and growth. Open a savings account with as little as one dollar and watch it grow while you save time for other tasks.
Union Savings and Trust Company operates in the heart of the Financial District. Historic banking institution emphasizes stability and local service.
A girl reporter recounts meeting Brigadier General White in Seattle. He describes the doting work of a general who directs 4,000 men by telephone from dugouts, noting promotions and plans to recruit in British and Canadian links. He recalls joining the first forces on August 9, 1914, and expresses intent to return to recruit again.
A dense listing of commodity prices and market notes including vegetables fruits grains and feeds. Items shown include celery lettuce garlic horseradish potatoes and tomatoes with per unit prices and wholesalers notes for local and regional markets. Several grain and feed prices such as soy bean meal alfalfa meal and timothy are given with price ranges and unit measurements.
The Wilkes Players bring Ruth Chatterton in That Name and present Common Clay with Phoebe Hunt again in the noted role. Due to demand the company extends the run for another week and will stage the comedy and dramatic lineup with the same cast.
A brief listing offers Wilkes in Common Clay at the Orpheum with Come Out of the Kitchen and Vaudeville Pantéges at the Vaudeville Palace plus Teel Aino Musical Comedy and Vaudeville acts.
A reader asks if a 21 month old child is a citizen through naturalization. The reply notes the child is a citizen of the country of naturalization and discusses engagement, parental consent, and possible remedies.
A brief, fragmentary note recounts a man told to learn his faults. He became engaged seven months ago after knowing the girl for a month, accepting the arrangement at her parents’ request. The couple now faces unhappiness and strain.
U S agents in San Francisco arrest Balzerkevitch, a suspected German spy shadowing Col Ternaveky on a secret mission to the United States. Balzerkevitch, once a Russian prisoner, reportedly fell into Japanese hands and was later released. He tracked Ternavaky to the Mint hotel as part of a broader espionage inquiry.
The letter notes a private in the Canadian army is paid 89 dollars annually. It adds soldiers in all armies receive quarters clothing and rations as part of compensation.
A married man and stenographer reports ten years in the field with fingers that continually bend and curl while writing. He describes ongoing difficulty in speed and accuracy and seeks advice or remedy to continue his occupation.
A bride asks Miss Grey about seating 14 guests for a home wedding supper. She may seat herself and husband at the center with two friends at head and foot to share duties, while other honored or elderly guests sit opposite them.
Ad copy touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney distress and related pains. It cites Seattle readers endorsing relief from backache fatigue dizziness and headaches.
A collection of testimonials from Seattle residents praising Doan’s Kidney Pills. James Cubbon of 2012 Elmwood Pl credits improved kidney function after working as a tailor in Liverpool. Mrs. W. G. Smithdale of 413 First Ave W says Doan’s cured her dropsy and kidney trouble. W. A. Stannus of 108 Leary Ave claims Doane Kidney Pills healed his back and kidney pain after heavy lifting.
Mrs. R H Melany recalls kidney trouble last fall with back pain and fatigue. She used about one box of Deans Kidney Pills bought at Bartells Drug Store and reports a full recovery with no lingering symptoms.
I A King a retired manufacturer at 1119 HK Cherry St says heavy lifting damaged my kidneys years ago. My back ached and I felt stiff all over. Doan's Kidney Pills addressed the cause and I recovered, now keeping Doan's in the house to maintain kidney health.
William Fisher of 3407 Gilman Avenue reports a heavy cold settled in his back and kidneys. He describes sharp back pains and swollen hands and feet before starting Dean's Kidney Pills, which he says removed all trouble.
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