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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

4

Inaugural Rowing Season Event At Riverside Club

More than 250 guests invited to the reception and banquet at the Riverboat Club to inaugurate the rowing season. Alaska gold quartz seen at the United States assay office with values from 50 to 800 dollars per ton. Col John P Sullivan and F C Robinson arrive to attend a joint meeting of state lodges. First graduating exercises of Seattle City Hospital Training School for Nurses held tonight. Councilman Erickson to speak on single tax amendment at Maccabees hall Ballard.

United State Assay Office Alaska John P. Sullivan New Orleans F. C. Robinson Dubuque Seattle City Hospital Training School Council City Hall Oliver T. Erickson Maccabees’ Hall Ballard

Seattle Resident Receives Letter From Spanish Swindlers

John Lofquist of 3247 14th av. W. in Seattle has received a letter from Spanish swindlers claiming to help save the fortune of "the darling daughter" in a case. He received the letter two weeks ago.

John Lofquist 14Th Av. W Seattle

City acts on street upgrade amid Rainier delegation

The street committee voted to top Railroaday with asphalt between Pike and Broadets after a Rainier valley delegation urged opening 28th Avenue from Rainier Beach to Dearborn. Action postponed two weeks. Former councilmen testified about Thomson improvements while defending ward investigations. The school board approved ground plans for a nine room Alki Point school with bids due January 1. An institute for German instructors and Western Washington teachers opens tomorrow.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company Rainier Valley A. S Rainier Beach Dearborn Fred Sawyer F H. Hurd M. W. Lovejoy Efficiency Committee Thomson Alki Point

Unitarian Bazaar Opens At Plymouth Church

The Unitarian church bazaar opened yesterday in the old Plymouth church and had a successful day. It will continue today and close tomorrow. Seattle Women’s club marks its second anniversary with a banquet next Thursday at the Hotel Washington. Port board to study adding a ferry for Lake Washington soon. Wm. B. Judson, vice president of the Metropolitan Bank and founder of the first lumber trade journal in the United States, died Wednesday in Pasadena California.

Unitarian Church Old Plymouth Church Seattle Women's Club Washington Wm. B. Judson Metropolitan Bank United States Pasadena Cal

German Emperor Seeks Bernstorff as Foreign Secretary

Berlin reports the German emperor is so pleased with American ambassador Count von Bernstorff that he plans to recall him from Washington and appoint him imperial secretary of state for foreign affairs. The Kaiser says Bernstorff has become a hustler by watching Americans and should manage his foreign affairs.

Berlin Count von Bernetorff Washington Hernetorff

Now to Make Chickens Pay

Misa Helen Dow of Tracyton Washington explains transforming wheat into eggs as the key to profitability. She says a 1 to 1 water to wheat mix yields high quality feed and that water yields about 35 cents per pound at 55 cent a dozen eggs. Dow, a former teacher, will judge the Seattle King County poultry show December 12 to 16 at Bon Marche basement.

Misa Helen Dow Tracyton Wash Miss Dow Misa Dow Seattle King County Poultry Show Bon Marche

Hobby horse hobbyist brings joy to neighbors

Miss Evaena Freidburg runs a quirky hobby riding a toy horse in her Fourthay cigar shop area. She feeds neighborhood horses at noon with sugar, enjoying the playful oddity that charms locals and even inspires others to take up hobbies for amusement and cheer.

Evaena Freidburg Misa Freidburg Columbia College

Elk feast interrupted as wardens seize Wyoming elk

In San Rafael California a deer feast faced disruption when game wardens carted away a Wyoming elk. The official commented it’s deer against the law.

United Frees San Rafael Cal Dee Wyoming

Council backs Hebb power plant amendment submission

Council members Wardall Griffiths and Kellogg on the judiciary committee unite to push submitting a charter amendment for acquiring the Hebb power plant on the White River. Proposal includes forty year serial bonds.

Wardall, Griffiths and Kellogg Judiciary Committee Hebb White River

ROM Fine Perfumes Gift Line Highlights

The advertisement promotes ROM Fine Perfumes as suitable and valued gifts. It features Pyralin Ivory Toilet Table sets in the Ag series, Hudnut's Fine Perfumes at 50 to 65 cents, imported Le Trefleland soaps, Cosmydor cakes at 25 cents, and Ebony-back Hair Brushes with fine bristles priced at $1.00.

Wirst Hudnut le Trefleland

Women’s Slippers and Felt Juliets in Mixed Colors

A catalog list of women’s slippers and felt Juliets featuring black, lavender and purple piping. satin and fur trimmed variants in black or gray with prices from $1.20 to $3.00. Includes Comfy felt styles in green blue or fawn with padded insoles and ribbon trim.

Oxford Norfolk

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