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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
8
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is claimed to relieve a cold or grippe within hours by taking doses every two hours until three consecutive doses are taken. The ad asserts it cures headaches feverishness nasal congestion sore throat and rheumatic pains without quinine.
The tale presents Noah bringing Mim from the Ark for child audience enjoyment. A porcupine speaks of sharp quills used in combat, nocturnal habits, diet of roots and greens, burrow life, and a two foot brown body with bristly crest. The voice ends with a goodbye.
A female lodger died after a gas incident in her room prompting immediate medical and police attention. A plumber was summoned and investigators began a rapid inquiry into the scene as the building awoke to panic.
Passengers aboard the Governor celebrated New Year’s Eve arrival by parading decks with horns and tin pans, singing and shouting. Captain N. E. Cousins was presented with a large cake by the baker and shared it with guests.
The article profiles Solon Menos the new Haitian minister in Washington noting comparisons to his predecessor Paulos Lannon famed for his fluency in French and striking state uniform, though his record may not be matched.
News briefs report a derailed Wa bash passenger train in St. Louis area injuring ten, a New Year reception in Mexico City where Ambassador Wilson praised President Madero, and Schenectady inaugurates George R. Lunn as the first socialist mayor in the state.
The January Sale features thousands of new undergarments from domestic and foreign sources in a vast variety of dainty styles. Prices range from 5c to 21.00 with many items trimmed in Irish Crochet Valenciennes and hand embroidery, including long princess slips, chemises, drawers, and two piece suits.
In Pittsfield on January 2 two men, John Gingery and Harry Hatfield, were burned to death after a stove overturned during a fight. A stranger described enormous Christmas crowds and a cab hose collapse as the incident sparked alarm.
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