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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
12
An old advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative for all ages. It claims it prevents doctor visits, aids digestion, relieves constipation, and resolves nervousness and indigestion. A free sample offer and money-back guarantee are included.
Seattle's post office sees early signs of the Christmas rush with record volume expected this December. Parcels money orders and second class mail head to Europe Asia and the islands to arrive by December 22. Boxes parcels and bulky letters bound for Great Britain were mailed yesterday for timely delivery to Christmas homes.
In Oregon City on December 1 a father William Lillie abducted his daughter Hazel after overpowering a constable and Mrs. Lillie at their home. The pair fled toward the hills with the girl leading the way as deputies search for them following a protective warrant.
In San Francisco on December 13 two bunko men showed Charlies Forda of Modesto Calif a $900 roll. As Forda handed it over for examination a passerby shouted Fire. Forda told police he believed there is not that much real money in the world for him.
William Zeigler, heir to $30,000,000, married Gladys Virginia Watson in a ceremony at the Louis VI. room of the St. Regis hotel in New York on December 13. The event links two prominent families in New York society with a high profile wedding recorded from the era.
Twenty children at the local home received an elaborate wedding supper from Walter B. Mackay and his bride Anna George. The quiet ceremony preceded the generous gesture, with the couple ensuring the meal was prepared for the youngsters.
In Philadelphia on December 13 the Housekeepers' league kept selling eggs at 24 cents a dozen to break the corner. Yesterday's sales reached 150000 dozen while retailers maintain higher prices around 49 cents a dozen.
As an aftermath of the Titanic disaster two survivors Miss Bessie McCoy of New York and Thomas McCormick of Bayonne New Jersey are set to marry. McCormick leaped into the water before the liner sank and was pulled into a lifeboat by Miss McCoy.
Mrs. Wm. Thaw buys a $130000 acre tract in Sewickley Heights for her son William Thaw Jr and plans a grand residence as a Christmas present. The gesture follows his noted wild behavior prior to his recent marriage to Virginia Gladys Bradley. In Indianapolis, John H. Marry of St Louis, former IA Bridge and Structural Ironworkers agent, denies dynamite conspiracy charges as he resumes testimony.
An Australian inventor describes a simple device: mount a tin whistle on a small kettle lid so steam from boiling water makes the whistle sound when the water boils. A basic kettle can be adapted by soldering the whistle on top to serve as an egg timer.
C. W. Baersee a prominent Portland socialist member was expelled for opposing principles the branch says they espouse. The action stems from Baersee’s objection to how Roosevelt was criticized during his last Portland visit.
A prehistoric camel remains were unearthed in California. The find highlights paleontological activity in the region and attracts attention from researchers and local museums. Meanwhile University of Wisconsin football players are trying out for the basketball squad, indicating cross sport trials.
The speaker vows punctual prompts for each date they create yet waits for others to respond. The passage frames patience in timing and responsibility across a sequence of dates. It emphasizes diligence and anticipation without assigning blame.
Jerry B. Sullivan an aspirant for secretary of commerce and labor may join the new cabinet in Des Moines Iowa He has received a letter to meet President elect Wilson in New York after Bermuda and has Iowa Democrats backing him.
Advert gives testimonial style pitch for Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cures dandruff stops itching and hair loss while making hair soft lustrous and heavy. Recommends 25 cent bottle with promise of dramatic benefits within ten minutes and a 26 cent bottle as well.
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