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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement promotes liquid arvon as a guaranteed dandruff cure. It claims four ounces dissolved into the scalp with finger rubs will remove all signs and itching after multiple applications, and notes the product is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Mayor Gill signed a complaint against the Strand theatre on Tuesday for showing a film titled New York and officers were ordered to seize it. The city censors sought a restraining order from Judge Jurey after the mayor’s action. Hollywood at 312 Pike.
Create a pint bottle of cough syrup by mixing 2½ ounces of Pinex with plain sugar syrup. The home remedy promises fast relief for coughs colds and bronchial complaints within 24 hours and carries a money back guarantee. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norwegian pine extract with guaiacol.
New York Feb 18 The Evening Post reports William Jennings Bryan intends to oppose President Wilson’s renomination in June. Bryan believes Wilson’s single term principle is vital to the public welfare and has held that view for 20 years. The correspondent notes Bryan’s unwillingness to speak until the presidential bid is announced.
Ed Brunton argues campaign energy pays off as he cites Sheriff Hodge's endorsement Garment Workers Union support and other groups. He says he has attended many meetings spoken with thousands and expects results after voting.
Slides on the slope of Queen Anne hill threaten water pipes. Superintendent Youngs of the water department said constant watching since Friday night has prevented serious breaks.
A Tall judge heard a suit by 30 Greek laborers employed by Henry Hrice to clear grade and gravel a county road between Ilesaquah and Renton last spring. They allege no pay and claim $1,798 in damages.
In San Francisco on Feb 15 the Ha ven at Palmyra Island will be named Weeping Hearts with the phrase Manapouri Hawaiiian as its meaning. Founder Miss Merie Holmes of the Chicago Bachelor Girls Culture club announces the project.
A dense OCR fragment lists stalls and daily goods including beans, sweet potatoes, rock cod, onions, grapefruit, milk, sugar, corn, tomatoes, herring, boneless herring, becon, leaf lard, coffee, washing powder, macaroni, rice, cheese, peanut butter, pork steak, sweet pickle pork, and other staples with prices per unit or per case. It resembles a city market inventory from a late 19th or early 20th century pantry.
A long list of stalls details varied produce and groceries with prices per pound or item. Items include Sunkist oranges 26¢ per dozen, seedless grapefruit 26¢, herring 26¢ per pound, lemons and potatoes priced per unit, fresh milk and butter by the quart, various beans, macaroni, cheese, and meats like T-bone steak 11¢ per pound and shoulder of mutton priced per pound. Several stalls advertise delivered produce and bulk sacks, with items such as olives, peanut butter, and ready-to-eat goods.
Farmer John M Bloom sues in superior court seeking 2866 60 in damages after two streetcar collisions. He alleges a January 1 1913 crash at 14th Ave NE and East 52nd St and a December 24 1914 crash at Third and Pike damaged his wagon and killed a horse, causing permanent injuries and loss of work.
R L Metcalfe, once Bryan partner, calls for joint Nebraska debates on national preparedness. The move signals ongoing political tension and efforts to shape public opinion ahead of key civic discussions.
Mayor Gill and Dr. Samuel Koch will speak at a masn meeting of the Jewish Boys club of Seattle at Collins field house, 15th and Yesler, Tuesday evening. The 14 to 18 year olds will host the public for counsel and music, seeking to be a community force without joining older groups.
Washington reports President Wilson is considering American Ambassador Morgenthau of Constantinople for the vacant post of secretary of war. Morgenthau travels from Constantinople and will not reach Washington for several days as the White House says the President will take his time naming Garrison's successor.
Mayor Hi Gill will speak on city government during the YMCA members meeting at 8 o clock Wednesday night in the YMCA building. The event highlights local civic topics and community organization.
Hollis Bailey, a Barton attorney, accused Louis D Brandeis of failing to guard a client's interests while with the Warren estate. He appeared before a senate subcommittee on Brandeis fitness, noting the matter settled by compromise. Winslow of United Shoe Machinery claimed Brandeis helped form, then attacked the company and a trust.
Prosecutor files three informations Tuesday naming John Lund for grand larceny of 466.41 while in trust for George Dinsmore in September 1914. Joe J. Cole stands accused of first degree forgery of a check to Charlies H. Wilson in December 1915. John Herceg and Laura Ribin face burglary charges for breaking into the dwelling of M. J. Lats on February 9.
J. W. Stokes, a permanently disabled fireman, was awarded the cigar stand and information bureau concession in the new court house. A petition signed by about 5,000 prominent persons supported the application. Commissioners voted unanimously to grant Stokes the concession for three months to assess rent based on his business record.
An upset resident M In grem of 4120 Ninth Ave called police on Tuesday demanding the beer sign near his home be removed immediately claiming it violates his rights.
The first of six Hyde automatic ship brake demonstrations occurred Tuesday morning on Elliott Bay between Yesterway and Pike aboard the Tacoma tug Esperus. Additional demos are scheduled for 12:30 to 2 p.m. with two per day through Wednesday and Thursday.
Parl L Freund admitted forging a check and fled to Vancouver where he joined an overseas Irish fusiliers regiment. In Judge Ronald s court on Tuesday he pled guilty and received a sentence of six months to 20 years at Monroe reformatory. He claimed his real name is Krause and that he is a university graduate.
In Willows California on February 15 authorities accuse J Wilt of killing W C Smith after forcing him and Theodore Jensen from their beds to the store to open the safe. The town's mood hardened overnight amid threats of violence but cooled by morning.
Thompson, superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., was elected president-elect of the Puget Sound Life Underwriters' association at a meeting held Monday night at the Elks' club. Other officers were also chosen.
Oil stations bulletin boards announce gasoline at 18 cents a gallon, marking another small rise after a prior 1 cent increase to 17.2 cents.
Doctor Edwards claims 80 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. The tablets, priced 10 cents or 5 cents per box, are marketed as a liver and bowels tonic to restore buoyancy and brighten appearance.
Don t miss the Hotel Washington supper dance tomorrow and Wednesday with Cariin s orchestra. The Washington hosts weekly dances and suppers at 74 cents per person, including both dancing and supper, with reservations via Main 7070 for a table.
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