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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
3
Governor Lister urges state residents to buy Washington made goods on Made in Washington Day and beyond. Seattle stores host home product exhibits with features at the Armory highlighting industrial products and local manufacturers.
Indigestion and biliousness bring suffering and can worsen into weak health. The right aid for stomach liver kidney and bowel disorders is now known to be available and effective.
Francie X Bushman headlines a three day Clemmer engagement in The Masked Wrestler. Also showing are Marc MacDer mott in By the Aid of a Film and Snakesville's Home Guard comedy with Pathe's Daily News. The program includes The Million Dollar Mystery finale and Hearst Selig News Pictorial features.
The contest features Ole Hanson vs J A Falconer for senator, J W Bryan against Austin Griffithe for congress, and Alfred Lundin versus Frank E Green for prosecuting attorney. Green, veteran lawyer and founder of campaigns, has served in the Philippines and Manila press roles. Other notes discuss sheriff and constable duties amid party campaigns and a local legislator candidate Frank Manogue from the Seattle Brewing Co.
The piece notes estimates of up to 15 billion lives lost in war since history began, comparing to all humans living in the last 600 years and 14 million deaths in the 19th century. It cites President David Starr Jordan warning on survival of the able and fit.
The Northwest Sales Managers association meeting at Hotel Frye includes talks on store management by L. Webb of Chicago and W. Reed of Frederick Nelson. Delegates plan departures to Washington Oregon and Idaho after prize distribution by Ole Hanson at a school.
Manager Bronson urged Seattle newsies to shape first impressions by being friendly and helpful to travelers. The 900 Newsies rode in their own autos to Marcus Loew's Empress for a performance, with the Star newsboys guests, enjoying the show from an entire balcony.
A record crowd attended the class of 193 graduates at Wilson's Modern Business College Moore Theatre Friday night. Dr. F E Bolton, dean of the state university school of education, delivered the principal address. The alumni banquet is set for next Saturday at the Washington Annex.
Amateur photographers are invited to submit their best snapshot for a prize from Uncle Jack a pound box of candy. Submissions must be sharp clear and labeled with name and address on the back. Contest closes next Friday and entries may be returned if requested.
This week's circle prize drew 42 essays from boys and girls. Florence Baes of 4703 Thirtyfifth Street Unit 8S won a pound box of candy for her entry.
The Star Circle held a animal contest ending yesterday with honorable mention awarded to Doria Sullivan Bellevue Washington Kenneth Lyman 517 EB Tiste Nettie Lite 1305 Lander Elm Anthony Monroe Washington Leroux Chausee Enumclaw Washington Wayne McCormick Mt Vernon Washington Beryl Munroe Blaine Washington Irma Munroe Blaine Washington and Luella Craig Satsop Washington.
Fifteen Sigma Sigma girls held a picnic at Woodland Park on Friday with Miss Ruth Cleveland as chaperone. The Junior Jewels plan a birthday party for Elizabeth Crocker at the Y W C A building. Sigma Sigma includes girls 12 to 18, while Junior Jewels are under 12.
Mexico City Aug 22 Organization of Provisional President Carranza's cabinet was completed today and will meet immediately. Carranza spent his first full day as president in talks with generals about troop dispositions to maintain order.
The narrator declares the calf the favorite farm animal praising its cuteness and playful nature. Calves respond to feeding time by drinking from a pall, then run after the feeder. They crave affection and petting, with their awkward gait providing amusement.
Two tribes of the Junior Tilikums schedule a three night potlatch starting Wednesday August 26 at the Collins playfield. Events include Playground Opening Athletic and Tilikum nights with speeches by Mayor Gill and Tyee Kopa Konaway George Vradenburg and a playground orchestra led by Prof. Cavanaugh. Grounds are already being prepared with flags lanterns bunting and totem poles along the streets, booths facing the streets, and a carnival finale on the last night.
A nine year old girl born in Marshall Islands arrived in San Francisco aboard the Sierra from Honolulu to study at Oberlin College. She is the daughter of Captain James Delaporte, an island trader who has lived in the South Seas for 30 years. The journey began with travel from her native island to Honolulu on a windjammer before boarding the Sierra alone.
One of the miniature planes entered in the Optimo field aviation meet piloted by Frank Barney on a trial flight flew three blocks and struck a house. George Stoneman plans a 20 foot runway for the Optimo field machines.
Acting Police Chief Mike Powers argues speeders may always speed unless a mechanical device blocks it. He suggests a driver restraint technology as a solution to curb reckless driving behavior.
A speaker remarks that 20 miles an hour is insufficient to deter offenders, insisting no jail sentence would be harsh enough to restrain them. The comment reflects strong opinions on punishment and public safety.
In Paris on August 22 18 000 aliens were gathered to join the French fight under their nations flags. Among them 1500 Jews from various countries 125 Americans and volunteers from Belgium Italy Russia Switzerland Spain Romania and Luxembourg are reported as part of the force.
Federal action to guard against wireless links between local points and belligerent ships began today. On orders from the Department of Commerce all amateur and private stations in Washington Oregon Alaska Idaho Montana and Wyoming are closed and wireless apparatus on foreign ships in Puget Sound will be sealed.
Martin Olson attempted to swap green bananas for a drink in several saloons. A missing boxcar in the railroad yards near that time adds to the coincidence and circumstantial evidence. Police arrest decision drawn into question.
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