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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
11
Buenos Aires reports describe a proposed 40 million pound Argentine credit in London, paying six percent interest and secured by 80 pounds of treasury, railroad and industrial securities. The plan allegedly serves British interests to obtain Argentine supplies without worsening exchange rates.
The Seattle Association for Blind endorsed last night a Washington pensions bill for the blind, supporting financial relief for visually impaired residents. The vote reflected ongoing concerns over disability welfare and state funding priorities.
An article argues marriage collapses when couples lack children. It asserts childlessness leads to loneliness and drift, and suggests Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy to reduce childless separations.
Insuring titles to land requires a thorough examination of the title beyond an abstract. The small premium indicates the examination must be comprehensive to practically eliminate risk.
A dental clinic on the fourth floor of the White building offers free treatment by 13 graduate dentists. The event invites people with cavities to receive post graduate care at no cost, presenting a rare chance to address dental issues without payment.
Supporters of W. D. Lane convened at the Good Eats cafeteria for a campaign committee. Edgar C. Snyder was chosen chairman, a subscription list was opened, and over $100 was raised for campaign expenses amid speeches by Chas. A. Reynolds and others.
About 3,000 regulars gathered at the Hippodrome for the sixth annual hall of the employee of the Puget Sound Traction Light & Power Co. Motormen were honored as a new face replaced the street car conductor.
The Seattle Elks Lodge No. 2 announce a two night minstrel Jubilee at the Metropolitan theatre featuring 152 participants. Forty dancers from Hippodrome classes will perform with Braule Volkey, 12, highlighted as "Dew" in a staged pose.
New York harbor saw the Cunard liners Laconia and Ascania arrive unexpectedly carrying passengers and light cargo. The Ascania operates between Montreal and Liverpool and makes its second visit to New York. The Laconia, sister ship to the Franconia torpedoed a year earlier, also arouses interest.
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as a miracle for corns bunions and swollen feet claiming immediate relief from pain and burning. It pledges smaller shoe fit and comfort with a 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores plus a one year money back guarantee.
In Austin on February 15, Senate professors and football players played kid games with coeds as part of University of Texas home economies week. The event honored State Canning club agents visiting for training rural teachers in cooperative play.
The North Dakota legislature will not consider freak bills this session. The only near freak item on the calendar was a proposal that both sleds be 66 inches wide, a practical change for winter travel. Charles Detwiler of Tacoma is noted as a crew member of the British steamer Japanese Prince sunk by a German submarine.
Frequent sailings of the MacCormick Steamship Co. offer fast liner service to all California ports. Rates shown for San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with varying prices and next sailing dates available at Milwaukee ticket office on Second Ave and Cherry St. Elliott 4812.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to purge breath via gentle bowel action and blood purification. The vegetable formula mixed with olive oil is sold in 10c and 25c sizes through all druggists, with a recommended nightly dose for a week.
The statement by Senator Mason praising Nuxated Iron is echoed by Dr. Howard James and Dr. Siegfried King, who warn of iron deficiency and anemia. The ads claim organic iron boosts strength, endurance, and vitality, improves blood quality, and aids digestion, urging readers to test iron levels and try Nuxated Iron as a safe, absorbable remedy.
A free and easy jersey swimsuit shown by Chicago garment manufacturers at a fashion show. described as nearly an Annette Kellerman style.
A notable endorsement promotes Nuxated Iron as highly meritorious for mass use. Dr. Howard James and Dr. Schuyler C. Jacques reference organic iron as superior to metallic forms. Claims include rapid assimilation, no tooth or stomach damage, and drastic strength gains. Local dispensers Owl Drug Co Bartell Drug Co Swift's Pharmacy stock the product.
Students at Lincoln high school remembered Lincoln yesterday at a special assembly directed by the Totem. Miss Werd Allen, a sophomore, won the declamation contest with a reading titled Wendell Phillips on the Murder of Lovejoy.
An unconfirmed Buenos Aires report claims British cruisers seized the Uruguayan cruiser Uruguay off the Brazilian coast and towed her to the Falklands. The ship, 1400 tons, built in 1910, could reach 25 knots. Uruguay and Le Julio make up Uruguay’s navy.
Judge Tallman threw out a case accusing the Provident Loan Society of charging excessive interest. He called the suit a frame up and noted the prosecution used an investigator to build the evidence.
In Winsboro Louisiana a masked man crashed Franklin State Bank Monday night and forced vice president 8S Hetherick and District Judge S R Holstein to hand over a sack of cash then locked them in the vault the robbery suspect remains at large.
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