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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
5
Santa Claus paid a welcome visit at the Orthopedic hospital and 40 children spent a day celebrating Christmas with nurses on duty to assist. The arrival brought joy as Santa granted wishes and distributed presents to the youngsters and staff alike.
Edwin J. Brown outlines dental services stressing modern methods for crowns and platework, claiming faster, cheaper results and guaranteed fit. He promotes his prosthetic dentistry practice, warns against rival “alleged dentists,” and advertises eye care and optical services at Knowlton's Optical Department in Washington Building, 705 P street.
A cold wave hit the nation with record low readings from Northfield to Albany and Peoria. Temperatures fell to single digits in multiple cities while Key West posted 75 degrees above zero. Snow storms afflicted Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and West Virginia as Seattle reported 45 degrees.
Chilean reports claim confirmation of a battle off Valparaiso between British cruiser Newcastle and German vessels as British and German forces clash. Chilean sources also say a powerful Japanese squadron may be off the South American west coast, though confirmation is uncertain.
An unidentified man, possibly murdered and robbed, was found dead on the Great Northern tracks near Holgate and Second Avenue. Police believe the body was placed on the tracks to conceal the crime. pockets were turned inside out and a pocketbook was missing. The body, described as a man about 26, was found by David Lame, a Northern Pacific light tender. Identity is unlikely to be established. authorities consider train death as a possibility pending investigation.
Still disbursing Christmases cheer to the needy the Post-Intelligencer distributed 30 tons of food and clothing and toys to 70 destitute families Thursday, then helped a dozen or more Friday and delivered 20 more baskets Saturday. The paper also undertook to deliver 14 cartons donated by J M Colman.
Cynthia Grey’s letters discuss wedding objections over an uncle in prison. A reader asks about engagement rules, kissing, and trust. Other queries cover almond paste as soap substitute, inviting a date home, and debate material.
The Star invites youths to submit original poems or jingles for Uncle Jack. A prize of one dollar is offered for the best entry. Entries must be written on a proper sheet, include age, and be mailed to Uncle Jack care of The Star by the stated Friday deadline.
A list of figures credited with major advances such as electricity telegraphy printing press steam wireless and other innovations. Names include Mo Ker Marene Irwin Masel Peery David Ogden Vivian Purnett and many others across cities like Everett Pacific City and Nob.
John and Christie Lehmann and Madi son troop completed a four hour practice hike covering 20 miles. The outing showcases endurance and teamwork among scouts.
Two men Gilbert Raybury and Clarence B Hollis of Long Beach were afloat in a frail launch for eight days after drifting at sea since December 14. They were brought ashore today by fishermen after being sighted by the steamer Bear, which had previously supplied them. They refused to board the Bear.
Aged soldier Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny dies at his home in Hove Sussex at age 74. The longtime English general was a prominent figure in the army and passed away today.
The Weat Queen Anne troop built from six boys to twenty four and has donated eight sacks of clothing to Associated Charities with plans to collect more this winter.
Harriet Clabbersfield of Mukilteo wins the weekly contest for best story responding to Uncle Jack’s prompt about inventions. She argues electricity is the greatest invention, listing heat and light, turbines, life saving uses, wireless communication, and its role in newspapers and books.
An advertisement touts homemade Pinex cough syrup as superior to store remedies and urges readers to buy 2½ ounces of Pine extract for about 60 cents, mix with sugar syrup to make a pint, claiming quick relief from coughs chest colds and bronchial issues with a money back guarantee.
An old clipping notes the total world grain crop of 1918 being vast enough to fill the Panama Canal and mentions a naturalists expedition departing New York for South America.
George Arliss dominates four act comedy at the Metropolitan in a strong Beaconsfield portrayal. Louis N Parker writes Disraeli with romance and diplomacy amid a Russian spy plot as Margaret Dale supports this reception.
The review praises Arkies for strong acting in a play described as a pretty love story at its core. It notes the show runs through next week with no Sunday performance.
Keep on Smiling benefit at Moore theatre Wednesday night will feature society girls as ushers under Louise Merrill Cooper. Lillian Flumerfelt Margaret Thompson Adela Salter and Grace McClure will serve as ushers. The event promises an elaborate program with leading city singers and dancing academies contributing. Proceeds go to aid the unemployed.
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