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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

8

Noted Seattle figures in local notices and trials

Bainbridge Reynolds 25 son of Rear Admiral Reynolds of the U S N died Tuesday morning. Mrs W H Raymond granted divorce on nonsupport. Ida May Tarbell to lecture at YMCA Friday night. Prominent Alaskans told Chamber luncheon how to aid Alaska. The Atelier Club will host state architects and contractors at a smoker. Mrs Edith Zeigenfuss refused divorce due to insufficient grounds. Former Senator Samuel N Piles urged Americans to stand by America. Seattle Rotarians plan 125 members to Vancouver for Northwest convention. Edmond Crew found not guilty of liquor selling. Fred Ping hospitalized after inhaling acid fumes. A huge gold dredge operates near Dawson in February. A classical burglar broke into Tacoma library. Cruiser South Dakota officers list updated after Chattanooga report. Municipal League discussed belt line bond issue and port commission salaries. Mrs George Wilkinson en route to Seward, husband and son injured fatally feared.

Atelier Club Edith Zeigenfuss Edward Mackintosh Samuel N. Piles First Methodist Church America Seattle Vancouver B. C Edmond Crew Fred Ping Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co City Hospital Klondike Dawson Tacoma South Dakota Bremerton U. S. Chattanooga Municipal League Port Commission George Wilkinson Paul Seward

VATS PURE VIGOROUS BLOOD PROMISED INTAKE ELIXIR

An advertisement from Tacoma Washington promotes a medicine claimed to purify the blood and cure rheumatism kidney and liver diseases. It touts a new booklet with more marvels and urges readers to inquire locally.

Tacoma Wash

Women Debate Municipal Market Aimed at Lower Prices

Readers share mixed views on a city run market to curb living costs. Some favor municipal ownership and price reduction, others warn of higher taxes and question effectiveness. Community members from various streets weigh the plan and its impact on grocers and workers.

Marie Nelson Ave S. A. Graham Aurora McCord E. E. McCord Curtiss Ave W. A. Marmont 19Th Ave T. E. Jones Queen Anne Ave Frank Jacobs Federal Ave W. L. Nutter Seventh Ave D. O'Brien H. A. Nudd 56Th St

Red Hair Contest Standings Listed by The Star

The standings for The Star red hair popularity contest run through Tuesday at 5 p m list entrants with scores and workplaces. Notable names include Betty Boldt at Boldt's restaurant, Sadie Leach of Lion Oyster House, and Mary La Strange of Frederick and Nelson, with many others from cafes, hotels, and shops.

The Star Mae Morrey Sorrento Mary la Strange Frederick & Nelson Oriole Lockhead Wislucsy Eka Tie Gladys Fulier Maud Reidy Cashier Broadway Laundry Cytheria Paulson Sixth Ave Alice Cannon East 77Th Lulu Matthey Knight Restaurant Anna Millward Latona

Ex Senator Denies Backers of Bone Dry Referendum

Former State Senator E M Williams denies liquor interests back of the fight and launches a referendum campaign against the hone dry bill signed by Gov Lister. He files with Secretary Howell. 22667 signatures required within 30 days after legislature adjourns to refer the law to voters in November 1918. Williams a Wilhard Hotel contractor who represented the 22nd district in 1907 and 1909 says he will collect signatures immediately and acts independently.

E. M. Williams Lister Howell Thin Williama Wilhard Hotel State Senate

Blue Paradise to Open Friday at Moore Theater

The Vienna musical comedy The Blue Paradise opens at the Moore on Friday for three days with the original cast from the Mesars Shubert including John E. Young Robert G. Pitkin Shep Camp and Madeline Nash. A pool room employee at 606 Sixth Ave S was accidentally shot in the hand when a revolver fell from a safe Tuesday night.

Broadway Vienna Blue Paradise Shubert John E. Young Robert G. Pitkin Shep Camp Fred Harten Sam Hearn George Everett Madeline Nash Helen Fley Louise Kelly Casing Charles Albert Sixth Ave. S

Hot Tea Breaks A Cold Targeted Remedy

A historical note recommends Hamburger Brust Thee, a Hamburg Mreast Tea, sold in pharmacies. Steep a tablespoon in boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup to relieve congestion. Claimed to open pores and loosen bowels to break a cold, described as inexpensive and vegetable based.

Hamburg

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Advertises Zemo as a cheap, easy to use liquid for eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles. Claims instant relief from itching and rapid healing with a small 25 cent bottle or larger 1 dollar bottle. Produced by LE W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

LE. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Universal Bill to Fail Says Sponsor

Washington February 21 Senator Chamberlain author of the universal military service bill says the measure will fail of passage this session. He admits he has no hope of getting action on his bill. The statement was made to United Press.

Washington Chamberlain United Press

American ships sail for London from New York port

The Monoglia, first American line steamship to leave since the submarine warning, passed Sandy Hook today bound for Europe. She was followed by the American freighter Algonquin, both headed to London.

New York Mongolia Sandy Hook Europe London

Legislature backs 115 mill tax levy for higher education

Olympia February 21 committees in both houses, acting separately, agreed to recommend a 115 mill levy for higher education. The levy is 55 mills lower than the educational survey's recommendation, but higher than the previous levy.

Olympia House Senate

Loomis elected president of Lehigh Valley Rd

Edward E. Loomis was chosen president of the Lehigh Valley K Rd in Philadelphia on February 21, succeeding EF. B. Thomas who becomes chairman of the board and of the executive and finance committees.

Loomis Lehigh

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endures Testimonial

Miss Nina Southwick of Kingfisher Oklahoma reports long standing female troubles nerves backache and dizziness resolved after taking ten bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others to try the remedy and offers to seek free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Kingfisher Okla Lydia E. Pinkham Nina Southwick Box Miss Southwick

Rheumatism Cured By Free Mail Offer From Syracuse Man

Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York declares rheumatic pain can be cured by a marvelous healing method he offers free with only postage free to try no money needed unless fully satisfied afterward. He says three years of muscular and inflammatory rheumatism vanished after using this remedy and promises similar results to others who are bedridden or severely afflicted.

Jrust Mark H. Jackson Syracuse New York Mark HH. Jackson Gurney

Confessions of a Wife and the Pull of Two Men

The piece discusses a woman's divided affections between Dick and Malcolm Stuart. It reflects on platonic friendship versus sexual longing, the allure of physical attraction, and the author's inner conflict as she compares Dick's raw magnetism with Malcolm's deeper, literary understanding.

Malcolm Stuart Malcolm Dr. Virot Altho Jalaworthy Galsworthy

Movie folk dance at the Liberty theatre masque ball

The Greater Theatres Co hosted a masque ball at the Liberty theatre Tuesday night for its workers film and newspaper men. Oliver Wallace played the organ and received praise as a Hebrew cowboy performer.

The Greater Theatres Co Liberty, Coliseum and Mission Theatres Liberty Theatre Oliver Wallace Liberty Jack Hovick Coliseum K. B. Haberen

Marmola Prescription Tablets advertised for obesity

An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless effective weight loss remedy. It claims the drug is now available in tablet form at drug stores or by mail from Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan at 75 cents for a large case, suggesting no need for dieting or strenuous exercise.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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