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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1912

Page

6

Free Music Lessons Offer From International Institute of Music

The International Institute of Music of New York offers readers a free complete course for piano organ violin mandolin guitar cornet banjo cello or sight singing with simple methods and weekly lessons. A small weekly postage fee of about 14 cents applies. readers are urged to share the offer with friends and write to 98 Fifth Ave Dept 261 B New York.

International Institute of Music of New York International Institute International Institute of Music Fifth Ave Dept

Official Financial Report of People's Savings Bank Seattle

Report shows the bank's condition as of November 26 with assets including cash on hand 195,294.81, cash items 366,288.15, securities 872,231.18, and total assets 2,547,735.43. Capital stock paid in 106,000.00. profits 268,651.66. undivided profits 2,169,083.77.

Northern Bank & Trust Company Ghee Eapeevetse State of Washington County of King L . L. Collier W. J. Collier L. P. Schaeffer The People’s Savings Bank Seattle Rae LianiLtries

Seattle Commercial Club Backs Student Chimes Protest

The Seattle Commercial Club endorses University of Washington students opposing the Biethen chimes gift. debate over morality and public welfare follows as members clash over whether the resolution should pass and impact governance and order.

Business Men’s Club University of Washington Board of Regents University Seattle Commercial Club B. P F. Shields W. K. Sheldon H. W. Starrett 8. D. Wingate H. J. Mignerey J. A. Ghent Ahe J. F. Cronin Dr. Ghent Frank Griffith Blethenie Ben F. Shields Cronin Ghent Griffith C. B. Bagley William Piggott Taylor Seattle King County Pierce County

Texas Old Maids Round Up Unwed Men in Big Springs

In Big Springs Texas the local community of single women plans a December round up of bachelors. A reception and dance will be held inviting all unmarried men who must attend, with the maids guiding the proceedings and ensuring participation.

Big Springs Tex Corral

Child Grows New Nose From Floating Rib Transplant

Katherine Godffrey, age three, undergoes a pioneering operation in Fort Wayne using a floating rib from her left side and skin from her right forearm. The rib was placed in the forearm to cultivate flesh, then attached to the face to fuse with the forehead as healing proceeds.

Fort Wayne Ind Katherine Godffrey

Rabies Treatments Cost California Hydrophobia Prevention

A state health board report shows over $9,000 spent by California for indigent rabies bite treatments in six months, with roughly another $9,000 paid by those able to cover costs. Total spending for hydrophobia prevention from dog bites nears $18,000 in the period.

Sacramento The State Board of Health W. F. Snow

Masterpiece Sold From Monterey to England for 20000

A painting found in a Monterey second hand store by Danish artist Hugo V. Pederson sold to a British museum for 20000 after being identified as an old Dutch master. The Seattle Commercial club sent telegrams to President Taft and Congress opposing moving the Port Townsend customs house to Seattle. In Baker Or, 200 delegates attend the State Farmers' convention promising irrigation and reclamation reforms.

Monterey Mex Hugo V. Pederson England Taft Washington Congress Seattle Commercial Club Customs House Port Townsend Seattle State Farmers’ Convention

Arctic Sea Captain Brings Family to See New World

Capt William Mogg arrives from the Arctic aboard a steam whaler with Mrs Mogg and three children. They tour Nome and the city, with Mrs Mogg in native dress, and the family expresses interest in staying and perhaps attending school. Mogg is known for northern whaling voyages and past Alaska wrecks.

William Mogg Arctic Mogg Moxey Fe Mogs Alaska Itea It Son

Treasury chief urges currency reform in annual report

Franklin Mac Veagh secretary of the treasury told Congress that the current banking and currency system risks a panic and must be reformed. He condemns locking up large sums in treasury vaults as unscientific and argues for a system with trustworthy reserves and a central agency coordinating cooperative banks.

United Prewe Washington Franklin MacVeagh the Treasury Congress Treasury

Hens With Teeth Say 1000 Dollar Eggs

In Monterey on December 4, Professor Gilbert of Los Angeles High School spoke to Audubon Society members on prehistoric hens having teeth. He claimed bird eggs have shrunk since tooth loss and that eggs could fetch 250 to 1000 dollars if sold in ancient times.

Monterey Audubon Society Gilbert Los Angeles

Woman Seeks Divorce After Dog Feeding Dispute

In San Francisco a wife, Creassie Graley, filed for divorce from Edwin J. Graley of Oakland after a dispute over feeding a dog. She received an interlocutory decree of divorce yesterday.

Creassie Graley Edwin J.graley Oakland

Syrup of Figs Promotes Digestive Health and Regularity

An old time health note extols Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle stomach liver and bowel cleanser. It claims modern living harms digestion and bowel function and praises the product made by The California Fig Syrup Company using figs senna and aromatics. It warns against imitations.

California Fig Syrup Company

Forest conference urges school forestry and tax reform

The Western Forestry and Conservation association concluded its largest campaign conference at the Washington hotel urging forestry taught in public schools plus state funding for forest patrols and railroad cooperation. E G Ames urged taxing timber only when cut, criticizing the 80 cent per acre levy. Officers were elected for the coming year and the next convention will be in Vancouver, B C.

Western Forestry and Conservation Association Washington Hotel G. Ames A. L. Plewelling Spokane G. W. Millett Kalispell Mont F. J. Davies Coeur d'Alene Ida B. G. Ames Seattle A. P. Sprague Portland Miles Standish San Francisco G. M. Cornwall

Mayor Kept Dog Pound Riles Watts Voters

A recall petition circulates in Watts California after Mayor Dodd refuses to move the municipal dog pound from town center. Women of the town reportedly foster the movement as residents demand action.

Ty United Preee Watts Cal Dodd

Los Angeles voters defeat commission form of city government

The proposed city charter to adopt a commission form was defeated by voters with about 15,844 to 3, and free lunch as an in fatuition is endorsed and permitted. The outcome shows disapproval of the commission plan in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles United

Goat dies after swallowing blacksnake found in hose

In Willow Brook New York on December 4 Jim a goat owned by John Dunton wandered into a junk pile and ate what appeared to be a black hose. It was in fact a blacksnake and the reptile choked the animal to death.

United Press Willow Brook N. Y Jim John Duniton James

Danderine Promises Hair Rescue from Dandruff

An old advertisement touts 25 cent Danderine for falling hair and dandruff. It claims scalp health improves after one application, hair regains luster and strength, and new fine hair appears within a short time with continued use.

Jon

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