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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
12
Direct from world markets with no middlemen profits our Cof fees are blended by experts roasted here fresh every hour and ground when you buy them in up to date machines that separate therehalf giving you coffee fresh and clean Right from the grinder is the safe way to get Coffee then it's fresh and full of flavor all Coffee.
A promotional offer provides a free decorated china or glassware piece with every coffee or tea purchase. The display includes hundreds of imported vases water pitchers tea pots and more, with unique designs not easily duplicated today. The goods come via an arrangement with importers for the event.
A modern store promotes premium coffee and tea values with a special introductory offer to entice customers to try its products. The notice emphasizes high quality and customer familiarity with the United branded coffee selections.
A wartime style advertisement claims tea priced 50c 60c 75c a pound with half-pound purchases tomorrow. It argues most tea costs rise due to middlemen and asserts direct importation and blending by experienced experts offer the best Seattle tea values.
The steamer Paviof, from Alaska to Bingham, driven by a heavy easterly wind, wrecked Thursday night on Tugidak island. Capt. Knight and crew landed safely after losing a propeller earlier. Pacific American Fisheries operates the ship from Bellingham. Alameda was to reach the Paviof by Friday morning but eminent salvage was hindered by the gale.
A ball and card fete will be held at Christensen's hall Broadway and Madison Friday for the French relief fund. Consuls from England Russia France Italy and Japan will attend. An audience of about 1500 is expected.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a non opiate simple laxative remedy. It highlights long market presence since 1549, gentleness and effectiveness, price at fifty cents a bottle, availability in drug stores, and a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello. It cites a Baltimore man, J Frank Klima, testimonial of relief from indigestion and constipation.
State inspection figures show King county liabilities nearly doubled from 1914 to 1915. End of 1914 liabilities were 3,922,162.57 with 3,296,128.76 assets. by end of 1915 liabilities rose to 5,550,760.68 and assets to 4,307,866.67. Increase in bonded indebtedness drove the shift.
Police Judge Gordon will defer ruling on John Savage proprietor of the New Cecil hotel charged with liquor law infringement until Superior Judge Ronald decides a pending test case. Savage argues it is not unlawful to possess an excess amount of Haquer if purchased before the dry law took effect. Two druggists testified they bought 40 cases of Savage's beer before January 1.
The Star corrects a photo caption and story misidentifying Miss Grace Hollivar of 120% Madison street who mushed downtown on snowshoes. Due to a photographer error, the name Opal Rager of 4822 W Juneau street was printed in the issue of February.
The Star announces a weekly 1.50 book published by top authors beginning next week with The Rose Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer. Each story appears in six scans of the paper. Readers can get home delivery for 25 cents a month or mail subscription rates of 35 cents monthly, 3.90 yearly.
The Star reports Mayor Gill, two councilmen, county officials, and the school board may not pass Binet tests used in public schools. Superintendent Frank H. Cooper defends the system, saying normal people can fail tests and that tests aim to identify where children excel or are deficient.
Crowds packed the Metropolitan Thursday afternoon to hear Theo Earle Johnston and the Philharmonic orchestra perform the same program as Wednesday night. Saint-Saens Danse Macabre was repeated in full as Johnston returned to the stage in strong vocal form and later left for New York.
Alhambra theatre launches Saturday February 19 at 2 p m with four acts of It Vaudeville and Keystone comedies. Matinees ten cents evenings forty five cents tickets include ten cent child rate with standard pricing.
The Star wants ads are circulated daily in over 68,000 homes, offering wide reach for businesses and individuals seeking promotional placement and classified listings.
Portland February 18 Fire destroyed the Inman Poulson lumber mill on the river with damage estimated at 200000 dollars. Firemen saved the plant though the cause was unknown with some workers attributing it to an overheated belt.
A vintage style ad urges readers to soak tired feet in a 25 cent box of Tiz to relieve corns calloused and bunions. It promises painless relief and even allows wearing smaller shoes after use. The tone mimics sensational 19th century marketing.
The Broadway high school orchestra and glee clubs present their annual concert on Friday at 8 p m in Broadway auditorium. David F Davies organizes the event with soloists Miss Florence Rubey and Isdore Neft. Elmer Quinn is praised as a premier high school tenor. Charlotte Booth leads the high school octette.
Byers Kansas on February 18 reports a killing blamed on alcohol led every local businessman to sign a pledge to abstain from drinking smoking or chewing for an entire year.
In Bristol Virginia relatives report Mrs Annie Mahan aged 102 is cutting teeth for the sixth time with a sixth set appearing shortly after the fifth. Nearby a 103 year old woman with near perfect vision spends seasons digging ginseng in the mountains.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless regulator for indigestion, gas, heartburn, and sourness. It claims dramatic relief within minutes, guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer, and suggests keeping a supply at home for day or night upset stomachs.
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