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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
5
A vintage ad copy promotes Fels Naptha Soap as a solution for housework. It claims the soap makes washing easier, works quickly even if left alone, and can whiten clothes after soaking in cool water for about thirty minutes.
A 19th century styled Q and A column covers marital trust, beading with corn starch, and dating dilemmas. Readers seek guidance onRomance propriety inheritance without a will and keeping two admirers, with responses urging personal judgment and caution.
Federal officials consider calling a grand jury over higher costs for essentials in Seattle. Wholesale sugar and flour prices climb while sugar is rushed from San Francisco via the Tampico freighter to Seattle. experts point to speculation and market forces.
Dr George J Tilton who walked from Chicago to Seattle in 92 days averaging 25.5 miles daily without borrowing or begging wins a $1000 wager. He will start a new 2000 mile trudge to San Diego tomorrow morning to see the coast and travel by foot.
The Vaterland the largest ocean liner may be sold to American interests as war actions block 12 German ships. The Hamburg American line offers part of its fleet for sale valued at about 20 million dollars.
Washington reports Russia England and France oppose proposed censorship of cable messages from American offices and possible prohibition of code messages. They argue it would hinder communications between European governments and their embassies in the United States. Also noted are scarce passengers on transatlantic liners and Spain removing duties on flour corn and coal.
The ad stresses dental health and urges proper chewing for digestion. Dr Clark offers a free teeth examination with no obligation to proceed, promises low prices, and advertises a $10 gold crown for $4 and a $10 never slip plate for $5. Gas is advertised as available.
Regal Dental Offices advertises Dr L R Clark D D S and associates at 1405 3rd Ave NW corner Union St. Note to bring this ad.
Untiring advice to housewives on coping with rising food costs emphasizes thrift and DIY cooking. Recipes for corn meal bread and muffins are provided alongside strategies to stretch meals while preserving nutrition and energy for workers and children.
An advertisement touts a home remedy using saxolite powder and witch hazel as an astringent and tonic to reduce deep wrinkles. It claims the wash lotion tightens skin, restores firmness, and helps sagging cheeks neck and under-eye areas.
In Bellingham on August 17 the second annual P I Reliability tour began its third leg of a 597.7 mile course with 17 starters and several nonparticipants. The route includes Sedro Woolley Anacortes and Everett, with finish expected in Seattle Tuesday afternoon. Seven cars dropped out and nine remain perfect, including Franklin Chalmers Studebaker Metz Nos 6 and 18 Maxwell Ford and Buick Nos 9 and 11.
Five bandits who raided the Glen Alum Fuel Co in Williamson West Virginia last Friday, after killing paymaster Joseph Shayler and two assistants, were killed when a pursuing posse dynamited their mountain cave. In a Saturday night gunfight three detectives died, and two deputy sheriffs were fatally wounded.
Everett reports Sheriff McRae appoints 50 special deputy sheriffs to pursue errant drivers following the arrest of F. T. Ptalemy for driving while intoxicated. The ditching vehicle threw five occupants, none seriously hurt, and Ptalemy allegedly steered with one hand.
Henry Y. Moore shot Mrs. Iillian Red at 1113 Yester Way Saturday night and ingested poison. The poison proved fatal to Moore while Red survived the attack.
Everett on August 17 reports a million dollar timber deal involving 400 million feet on the Tulalip Indian Reservation near Everett. The Everett Logging Co. purchased the timber at auction marking the closing of the transaction.
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