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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
A Seattle dentist emphasizes quality care and guarantees, stating all operators are graduates and board certified, offering painless, modern methods and nerve treatment in one sitting. He denies using cheap labor or radical tactics and promises price competitiveness and patient protection.
Seattle officials and line executives discussed the Grand Trunk Pacific transcontinental railway opening that could detain Alaska tourists from returning to Seattle. The route offers savings of nine to sixteen dollars for eastbound travelers. a proposal to have steamship lines cover the fare gap was floated.
Domenick Blanche reported to police that he was strong‑armed at Seventh and Yesler at 2 a m Thursday and relieved of $7.
In Los Angeles two weeks ago Mme Scovell premier dancer of Drury Lane and Covent Garden, with Benjamin Scovell her husband as act manager, faced a comic interruption from Foy's arrival at the Pantages. Scovell’s career spans Savage Grand Opera and Dockendroff Imperial Russian Dancers.
At the Business Men's Training Camp American Lake Aug 26 war students drill with rifles. Private Harry Whitney Treat endures a blister and the rookies adapt to cold nights and camp life. Instructors note rapid arm drill learning and the group forms a glee club led by Treat. The class emphasizes practical skills and a pacific outlook amid wartime training.
Two weeks after her husband vanished, Mrs J E K Kennedy of 4212 Spencer Ave asks aid for a fourth baby and three other children. Brighton school PTA and charities seek a furnished rental, needing a bed and a cook stove for the destitute family. notify the city editor if you can help.
Seattle police court judge Thomas Byron MacMahon reportedly eloped with three chickens over a weekend. The birds, bought for a Sunday dinner, roosted in a tree and were moved through city transit before a health officer finally removed them. The chicken seller was arrested and released on bail, with the judge pursuing the case.
The article explains that indigestion and wind come from fermentation in the stomach contents, producing gas and acids. It recommends a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after meals or when symptoms appear to stop fermentation and neutralize acidity, noting Bifulated Magnesia can be bought from any drugstore.
Advice against using soap or shampoos for hair care. Recommends plain coconut oil as safer, cheaper, and effective for cleansing, softening, and styling, with claims of easy rinsing and reduced dandruff. Ends noting availability at drugstores and small monthly usage for families.
A local column denounces dentists who use slander to win patients. It cites several failed clinics in Portland and Seattle, faulting their methods and motives. Dr Howen J Brown of Union Bank Street attacks rival practitioners while defending his own ethical stance and office hours.
City light department finishes reinforcing the Cedar River dam with concrete and raises water level by five feet. Superintendent Ross says by next Tuesday the plant will maintain 6000 kilowatt hours above the heaviest winter load and be ready for several years if a sealing method is not found. He adds they are not waiting for trouble.
Washington Aug 26 The administration decided not to appoint A Mitchell Palmer former congressman from Pennsylvania counsellor of the state department was learned today No explanation for the change in the plan for filling the vacancy created by Lansing’s appointment as secretary of state was given
A blaze in Morton Washington on August 26 damaged the business district with estimated losses of about 10000. Randell's pool hall and confectionery Morton's drug store and the Del Monte bakery were destroyed.
Flight Commander Highworth of the British aerial squadron reportedly sank a German submarine off Ostend by dropping bombs from his plane. The announcement said the submarine was destroyed in a solo action during the August report.
Prof. Frank Edward Johnson, 41, civil engineering instructor at the University of Washington, died Thursday from appendicitis after an operation at Minor hospital. He was the fourth UW faculty member to undergo an operation for the ailment that summer. His wife Mrs. Johnson was recovering in the next ward when informed. Prof. H. J. McIntyre underwent an operation July 1. Mrs. Austin, former dean of women, died after an operation a few days later. Miss Lillian B. Getty, assistant to the president, is recovering from an operation.
The Agricultural College drill squad from Fargo headlines this week at the Empress with a manual of arms exhibition. Chosen from 300 cadets, they present the first act of its kind and have drawn wide attention while touring. Sullivan-Considine bills also feature this week.
A slim youth demanded drinks at the Post Exchange bar near midnight. He offered to treat with a greasy dime, then shattered a beer glass over bartender W C Gregory's head, slicing the scalp and severing an artery. Gregory was taken to the city hospital.
Everett mourns the death of Mrs. Almeda Pendleton mother of Frank Pendleton capitalist who died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The incident occurred earlier today in the city as authorities investigated.
Bridgeport Conn faces widespread walkouts as up to 10 000 workers demand higher wages and an eight hour day. Corset, munition, clerical, laundry, and barbers strikes appear across industries with jitney drivers refusing non union workers.
An auto accident last night at a downtown corner left Fritz Nelson age 20 and William Proctor Jr. involved in the collision. Mrs Pendleton, riding with Proctor, was trapped beneath the bowled car.
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