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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
4
An old advertisement touts a weather shampoo made by dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water and applying it as a brisk massage. It claims to remove dandruff oil and dirt, rinse to a spotless scalp, produce glossy natural color, and give hair a fuller appearance and easy arranging.
There is one remedy that clears pimples blackheads and skin eruptions and leaves skin soft and clear. Frettl y blemishes disappear itching stops. Zemo is safe clean and dependable. It costs only a dollar for an extra large bottle. If not satisfied return bottle. Cleveland.
June Giemen alias June Harris and Louis Long alias George Harris, held on grand larceny charges, confessed to riding the blind baggage from Salinas to San Luis Obispo with seven men to peddle stolen goods. She said the motive was "You will do anything for the man you love."
The liner Great Northern saved Mrs. E. Van Nest wife of a Minneapolis millionaire after her illness on a voyage from the Orient. Severe seas prevented the ship’s doctor from operating as the swell hindered his hand. An ambulance met the ship on arrival.
The Second day of the interdenominational laymen convention at First Methodist features sermons and talks on enlistment training and war sinews. Speakers include Morrie Ennes J B Trimble and Fred Fisher. Evening meetings across several churches highlight global missions and religious debates.
Kansas City report of Albert Wilding a diminutive steepie jack who saved 20 lives from a morning fire at the East End hotel. He spent a day and night in the General hospital as no one provided him with clothing to leave his bed.
Wholesale dealers report today on prices paid for vegetables and fruit. The market summary lists current rates, demand trends, and notable shifts in pricing across key produce categories observed by area merchants.
The United Press reports in Washington that many new congressmen skip long self narratives in the Congressional Directory. Brevity prevails with entries like Thaddeus H. Caraway described simply as Democrat from Jonesboro and Otto Winee from De Queen. Cyclone Davis of Texas notes a famed nickname and a rough election tally before claiming his seat.
Dispatches report Gen Townshend's garrison at Kut el Amara Mesopotamia is not in danger of capture. They are surrounded but can join the Aylmer relief expedition about 20 miles to the east with only slight losses.
A cinema and theatre round up noting Undine at the American with 100 nude girls yet no censor restrictions, debates over The Yellow Passport in Russia, Barrymores in A Yellow Streak, Bushman in Graystark, and other films. It covers reviews, censorship, and election era film plots with local star mentions.
From Paris a report says Prof Elie Metchnikoff world renowned scientist of the Pasteur Institute is seriously ill with heart trouble in a life threatening condition at a Paris hospital.
The Carline league has summoned a meeting for Thursday night in Thales hall Columbia at 8 o'clock. Discussion topics include the proposed sale of the Seattle Renton and Southern railway and the elevation in Rainier valley.
The King County Jurors Association will hold a basket supper at eight o'clock Monday evening in Swedish Hall located at Eighth Avenue and Olive Street.
Raymond Tilton 21 years old in Cincinnati rose from 123 pounds to 127 pounds in under three hours to join the U S Army infantry. After a 35 cent meal and drinking water he gained the extra weight and was accepted.
Weather expert Salisbury described the recent cold spell and heavy snowfall as caused by the center of atmospheric action shifting. He said a persistent polar high pressure arose from terrestrial or cosmic disturbance, while Rotarians at the Washington Annex hotel listened and nodded in agreement.
Dr. E R Holland new head of Washington State College and Dr. Henry Suzzallo president of the University met at a College club banquet Wednesday night and clasped hands in a vow of eternal friendship and cooperation.
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