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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
3
Advertisement promises half price dental work with natural look and feel. Claims restoration plates and crowns restore youthful appearance, offering self supporting, roofless partial plates and reasonable prices with guaranteed work. Gas is mentioned, implying affordability.
Regal Dental Offices invites patients to visit Dr. L. R. Clark D. OD and manager at the Third Avenue North West corner of Union Street for dental care. Bring this ad.
President Wilson addresses a joint session urging the federal government to grant Alaska territorial government and to build railways and control ports to unlock its resources. He warns on Mexico’s Huerta and calls for patient, practical steps toward reform and development in Alaska and broader conservation.
Rumors in business circles say a merger of Weyerhaeusera timber holdings and Grandin Coast Lumber Co in Snoqualmie district is close after two years of negotiations. E. B Grandin and J. B. White are reported at the New Washington hotel discussing the deal.
Reading matter suitable for children is exhibited as Christmas gifts at the central library and the Ballard Green Lake University and West Seattle branches. The juvenile literature is not for sale but shows the proper kind of books for children. exhibited books cost from 10 cents to
An old druggist advertisement touts two remedies for coughs and stomach issues. It prescribes Globe Pine Compound with glycerine and whiskey and Catandirla Compound with pepsin syrup, urging use after meals and at bedtime, warning against uncertain mixtures and noting strong demand over six years.
Schedule snippet shows Seattle and Everett routes with local trains, ticket office locations on Fifth Avenue Seattle and Greenwood, fare mentions around $8.00, and various times such as 6 36 and 9 36. Entry appears as a partial OCR of a company notice from Pacific Northwest Traction Co.
An old warning emphasizes guarding babies from colds by keeping limbs and head temperate. It notes repeated colds may trigger adenoids in early years and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and wheezy breathing, sold by Bartell's Stores.
An ad claims a pint of homemade cough syrup beats $2.50 store options and relieves coughs quickly. It instructs mixing grain alcohol with warm water Pine resin and sugar to form Pinex like remedy, promising relief for hoarseness croup bronchitis and asthma with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
Paul P. Whitman, port cancer, returned from Newark where he visited in the interest of the Seattle port commission. He says the Hush Terminal contractor claims the new pier will be the largest in the world, about 260 feet wide and 1,500 feet long. He notes a comparison with a Smith's Cove pier planned at 310 feet wide and 2,530 feet long.
The next regular business meeting of the Swedish Business Men's Association will be held tonight at the Swedish club hall. Nomination of officers for the coming year will be a major feature. The group aims to complete preparatory work ahead of the Panama canal opening. A letter from W R Landgren of Gothenburg, promoter of the Sweden American line, says direct service between Sweden and America will soon be ready.
Portland police seek 35 year old Jack Robinson for the axe murder of 60 year old laborer John Reddy killed while collecting a load of wood in front of a Chinese flash market on lower Fourth Street late yesterday. Authorities say the suspect may be demented.
The King County Superior Court Judges vote six to three to adopt a rotating presiding judge plan. Judge A. W. Frater is named first presiding judge. the system takes effect February 1, 1914, with a rules committee including Frater Ron ald and Mackintosh to set rotation.
Manuel Cabral captured at his daughter’s home in San Diego and held for the Los Angeles murder of Mrs. Harriet Vern ham. Known as King of the Portuguese colony at La Playa, he was arrested after a night’s pursuit and is in police custody.
A log jam of about 50 million feet of timber lies in the Hump tulips river west of Hoquiam. The pile spans three miles, with logs three to five deep and roughly 100 feet wide, valued at around 500000 dollars.
Pendleton’s election result shows the commission form of government defeated by 184 votes. W. F. Matlock was reelected mayor and Lee Moorhouse was reelected treasurer without opposition.
President Wilson withdraws 44 000 acres in Belridge Lost Hills and 2000 acres in Sunset district near Bakersfield as potentially valuable. The move affects oil land claims and reserves access in California.
San Francisco on December 2 J B Struble a manufacturer has ordered a hydroaeroplane to commute between his San Francisco offices and Oakland home.
Attorney General McReynolds has asked President Wilson to appoint John W. Preston of Ukiah as U.S. district attorney in San Francisco. The Canadian club opens its winter meeting series with a gathering Wednesday night in the White building quarters.
Bold 25 cent Danderine hair treatment promises to save hair from dandruff and thinning. Claims include restoring lustre, strength, gloss, and new hair growth after several weeks with one bottle sold at drug stores or toilet counters.
The Burnett Jewelry Store announces a complete stock liquidation as the owner exits the jewelry business. The sale features deeply discounted diamond rings, bracelets, watches, and gold pieces with transparent pricing and no delivery as the shop closes. Owner John Burnett aims to clear all inventory, aided by honest, straightforward advertising.
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