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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
4
The item notes suffragists from New York and Princeton moving toward Washington. Report mentions a political march or delegation expected to arrive in the capital later today, reflecting ongoing efforts for voting rights.
Olympia Feb 14 Northern Pacific works to reopen the branch line to Hobe Silverton and Moggie Obato three towns completely cut off for weeks by heavy snow. Reports say provisions are running low and relief efforts are underway to restore contact with the outside world.
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable remedy for constipation and indigestion from infancy to old age. Claims rapid health improvements, cites testimonials from Dorothy Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Wis. Offers free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
The article profiles Felix Diaz, nephew of Porfirio Diaz, detailing his suave, courteous nature versus his uncle's harsh rule. It covers his early career, exile after resigning from the army, and his failed October 12 1911 battle in Vera Cruz, his imprisonment, and the Feb 9 prison breakout that revived his insurgent role against Madero.
News dealer at 620 Grand Street New York records a colossal lunch consuming eleven pounds of beefsteak two pounds of bread eight potatoes one quart gravy six green peppers four red onions six bottles beer. The episode reflects a notorious brag about appetite and wagers in urban lore.
Hubert G. Lewis is acquitted of murdering airship inventor C. H. Tolliver. The jury, without deliberation, accepted his claim of insanity due to wrongful acts by Tolliver against his wife.
In Philadelphia on February 14 Mrs. Willard Parker of 517 South 12th Street describes insomnia relief by sleeping in a coffin placed in her yard. She says she has suffered long sleepless nights and finds daytime naps in the coffin help her rest.
The document outlines buying and selling prices, noting that prices are subject to variation by freshness and quality. It lists items such as rice, meat cuts, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, eggs, and vegetables with approximate price ranges and descriptors from a historical market report.
The item notes average prices paid by local commission merchants to producers and prices paid by the She Had Prize Hair. It advertises Hall's Hair Renewer as the cause of the hair and health claims, urging reader consultation with a doctor.
J W Cook, long time Seattle resident and property owner, veteran builder and contractor, touts twelve years in city affairs and prior Indiana governance experience. He pledges efficient government, restraint on bonds, honest detailed budgeting and full public accountability to voters.
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