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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
6
The Vestions office men among us today. Auditor Norman Wardall says he works better without a vest, a view shared by Senator Dan Landon who also never wears a Walatcoat.
Michael H. Miller, 65, faced a westward whirlwind when a widow with two children from Imira, N. Y., arrived after a long correspondence. At Rockwood station he met her, then drove her and the children in a jitney to his home. She refused to give her name and left on the first train to Pittsburgh, saying Miller claimed to be a well to do retired farmer.
Vic Feb 14 William Mavens of Brodhead is dead after his tobacco quid went down the wrong way. He swallowed part of it while chewing and the weed entered his windpipe causing violent coughing and a ruptured blood vessel.
London reports John Steffini of San Francisco survive as one of the Saxonian’s listed survivors, his address given as 2328 Filbert Street.
Olympia February 14 Stone Webster lobbyists push to extend city power and water supply beyond limits Seattle Tacoma and Spokane counter. A Tacoma city official Harmon introduced a bill authorizing municipalities to extend utilities up to three miles with a 2 percent ground earnings tax on extended operations. The measure differs from the Swale bill which was indefinitely postponed.
Prince Mahidol of Siam, studying at Harvard, says American chorus girls are beautiful and graceful, contrasting them with Siam show girls. The remarks came during a discussion of beauty standards in Cambridge Massachusetts.
A sale advertisement promotes Japanese bamboo baskets in multiple shapes including fruit, sandwich, flower, and sewing baskets. Prices listed as $1.00 and $1.50 in regular stock with Movey Day specials, including items marked down from higher prices to 75¢ or 85¢ and some at 15¢. Fraser-Paterson Co. on the First Floor urges customers to visit during the event.
The White Star liner Adriatic arrived in Liverpool Monday morning with all well after a voyage from New York. The ship carried 44 passengers including one American and a large consignment of munitions, which had raised anxiety in shipping circles about her safety.
Cunard liner Carmania arrived safely in Liverpool with munitions and foodstuffs. The ship left New York on February 4 and reached Liverpool by February 14, according to local offices.
An old advertisement extols refined cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. It warns against alkali in soaps and claims coconut oil cleanses hair without harming it, producing a rich lather with a small amount and leaving hair soft, bright, and easy to manage. It notes the oil is cheap and widely available at drug stores.
Walter McGuire the chief of police of Lake Forest Illinois tired of his duties and turned over the entire estate of Mary Hickey a domestic servant who lived in Chicago's north shore circles. The items left include a donkey a parrot two dogs ten hoes in pairs of overshoes and old clothes. The custodian of the animals remains with the village.
In Trenton New Jersey on February 14 Ruth Smith aged 12 attempted suicide by drinking iodine. Doctors at McKinley hospital say she may recover though she feels life holds no meaning after a childhood of drudgery and no toys or pleasures.
Cleveland report notes women carry tin whistles for protection after dark when escort is absent. Miss Florence Kukura leads the movement, stating women can keep a whistle in a vanity case and rely on a nearby rescuer if no officer is present.
Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. Claims digestive juices misbalance causes nervousness and heartburn and urges readers to visit a druggist for a 59 cent box with a free trial coupon.
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