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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
5
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Anty Drudge notes Mrs. Sensible kept her looks and saved effort with Fels-Naptha soap. The column urges soaking garments in cool water before light rubbing to avoid fatigue, then rinsing and hanging to dry for clean white clothes without exhausting work.
In King county Washington Krist Knudsen county commissioner had deputies guard his home and hen coop on nights of November 22 and 25 1914. A special deputy sheriff E H Windsor received 8 for services rendered at Krist Knudsens request. The bill was approved by Krist Knudsen and Commissioner Hamilton.
Testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Thomas praises Dr L R Clark and Regal Dentists for two difficult wisdom teeth extraction with no pain. Ad touts best workmanship, lowest prices, and guaranteed painless results at 823 East 82nd Street.
German cruiser Dresden, last survivor of Admiral von Spee's squadron, reached Punta Arenas reported by wireless. Captain said British force included two dreadnoughts and six cruisers, Dresden undamaged.
Jewelry valued at 200 dollars and 300 dollars in cash were taken Sunday night from two apartments at 3811 Ferdinand Street. The units were occupied by C Bodine and Mrs A Larson. Police investigated the burglary and sought clues.
A Sunday sermon by Rev Sydney Strong at Queen Anne Congregational church urges individuals to square up with relatives neighbors employers and employees. He cites trust with family and fair dealing in business and law as the measure of character as the year ends.
The Republican jubilee at the Washington Annex Saturday night featured speeches and music. Attendees passed resolutions urging the legislature to require voters to record party affiliation and to demand platforms from party conventions. Speakers included W. A. Peters Judge Claypool George A. Lee and Judge Ronald a Democrat who joked with Republicans.
Berlin reports two denials from the government. Russian claims of Austro German troops captured southeast of Cracow on December 11 are false. Officials say no man or gun was lost. French claim of captured batteries and trenches on December 12 is declared an invention.
New York December 14. Mme Henri Jotre touring America with Paquin gowns says clothes do not make the woman. A shop girl in a simple frock who carries herself well may beat a woman in a Paris gown with no style. She praises the American woman whose beauty home made clothes cannot mar.
Alice Petite, 16, will be chief witness against Mrs. Lucile Wright, 30, arrested on a shoplifting charge. The girl claims Wright trained her in stealing. Loot worth about 800 dollars found in Wright’s room includes silk, doilies, jewelry, plumes and fancy work. Charges not pressed against the girl, says Captain Tennant.
Gov Lister appointed commission to draft first aid legislation to be considered by the legislature. First session Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Chamber of Commerce rooms with State Medical Association representatives. Wednesday hearing for employees and Thursday for employers. William Pigott chairs the panel and invites public attendance.
The coast to coast referendum tallies 144 446 ballots from newspapers asking Shall we have a bigger army and navy. Early returns show mixed opinions with a drift toward opposing increases though Grand Rapids Dubuque Houston Dallas and other cities show support for at least one arm of expansion. Final results will be presented to Congress by a senator and a representative.
A reader seeks marriage clarity from a college boyfriend while another asks about spiritualism skepticism. Other items include gift etiquette for a doctor, quiet wedding tips for an older bride, Indian names, a book inquiry, and a health ad for Foley's Honey and Tar.
A reader asks about copyrighting a short story for publication as a photoplay and about appropriate dating initiative. The answer advises applying to the Copyright Office and notes it is not conventional for a girl to initiate a call or invitation, though inviting a young man to her home is proper.
Lady Lowther formerly Alice Bligh of Philadelphia becomes American wife of a newly made baronet. Her husband Sir Gerald Lowther is brother to the speaker of the House and was ambassador at Constantinople. She is famed in Europe for humanitarian work and founded a relief fund for Balkan war casualties families.
A stranger visited 1220 East Cherry Street Thursday night and helped himself to an eye, butter, meat, and a lady's coat, according to local residents. The incident centered on the Foreman residence. Further details were not provided.
J H Ross a Schwabacher salesman for ten years died Sunday at his home 1702 11th Ave at age 68. A Seattle resident for 25 years he is survived by his widow and one son Funeral services will be held Monday evening from Butterworths.
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