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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
2
An early 20th century ad claims HYOME inhaler provides relief for catarrh with a display photo showing the product. It frames “millions” of sufferers using the remedy and asserts wonderful results. The copy emphasizes ease of use and quick effects.
Aimed at readers, the ad touts HYOMEI liquid as a cure for catarrh coughs croup and colds with claims of rapid healing. It promotes a bottle for 50 cents or a complete outfit for $1 and notes distribution by druggists. It emphasizes Australian eucalyptus antiseptics and absence of cocaine.
A note on sports and clubs: Princeton will begin construction of a new boathouse donated by the class of 1887. The item sits among broader notes on rowing, lacrosse, boxing, and hockey developments across universities and clubs.
University of Washington athletes claimed tennis and football titles in seven North Western championship contests for 1912. Football outscored opponents 82 to 17 and remained undefeated. track failed to win any meet. basketball finished third behind U A C and Oregon. baseball fell after two losses to California. rowing saw the eight finish behind Stanford while the four won BC regatta. wrestling tied with Pullman and Oregon, with Oregon Agricultural College taking first. Charles Adams Tad Den Hart and Claire Shannon won the year’s tennis title for UW.
Port land may lose its recently refitted ball park after a suit filed by B M Lombard seeking a street through the inclosure. He claims the park depresses property values and labels the site a public nuisance in the complaint.
Portland January 2 Washington Athletic Beattie footballers failed to score in a 0 0 tie with Multnomah. Dudley Clarke fumbled on Seattle's 14 yard line in the third quarter ending Multnomah's only scoring chance.
Frankie Burns of Oakland was knocked out by Harient Tommy Murphy after 17 rounds in Francisco. Burns had led early but Murphy's bulldog tenacity wore him down, and Burns' fighting spirit faded as his manager threw in the towel.
In Chicago on January 2 Lou Steffen, brother of lightweight champ Willie Ritchie, receives a letter from Willie praising his unchanged demeanor. Lou, a blackface comedian, notes Willie prefers old friends over fame, irritating manager Billy Nolan who says Willie remains loyal to the crew.
Roy Walker, pitcher under contract to the Cleveland team, was found guilty of assault with intent to kill in Nashville. He was arrested at Peoria Minnesota and tried with two Nashville youths, receiving a ten year prison term.
Roller skating starts tonight at the Broadway rink located at 711 E Pine near Broadway High School. Free admission for ladies, polished surface and top ballbearing skates promise easy lessons and lots of fun for newcomers and seasoned skaters alike.
Pacific Northwest traction line announces Everett to Seattle and Seattle to Everett services with daily and extra trains. Timetables list multiple departure times from Everett and Seattle stations, with ticket offices in Seattle at Fifth Ave near Westlake, Greenwood, and Eighty-fifth Street.
A vintage advertisement presents PARISIAN SAGE claiming to stop hair loss and kill dandruff germs. It asserts dandruff at the root causes thinning hair and baldness, urging men to purchase the product at 60 cents a bottle from Bartell’s and dealers nationwide with a money back guarantee.
Luther McCarty defeats Al Palzer in the 18th round of a scheduled 20 round bout at Vernon to become the new heavyweight champion. Referee Eyton stops the fight as Palzer falters, McCarty displays standout speed and distance, while Palzer struggles with conditioning and accuracy. McCarty plans more coast bouts, possibly against Bombardier Wells on July 4, and Palzer blames manager O Rourke for the defeat.
The Water Wagon departs from drydock in new white paint amid a large crowd and quirky tributes. Officials and organizations attend a humorous sendoff with gifts and odd rules for passengers aboard this dry cruise. The voyage proceeds despite a weather report of wind from the southeast and mild conditions.
The Northwestern League eyes steady growth in 1913 with veteran baseball leadership, even schedules across 12 weeks, and potential new modern ballparks in several cities. Joe McGinnity is expected to boost Tacoma into a premier baseball town, while salary limits and favorable business conditions promise broad club prosperity.
The report recalls Bat Nelson suffering another beating in Columbus Ohio for a small sum of money. The writer mocks Nelson's hard living and jokes about Prohibition era excesses and a sports editor’s modest salary.
The Port Blakeley Lumberjacks, nine native sons strong, boast a solid lineup with Billy McGrath captaining at left back and Jeffords steady at right back. Notables include center Peterson and stalwarts Brebner and Montgomery, as they prepare to meet the Rangers at Woodland Park next Sunday.
Vernon January 2 Nolan Wil lie Ritchie's manager says Packey McFarland can challenge for Willie Ritchie's lightweight title once he declares an aiight weight and gets ready Nolan cites past win over Wolgast and indicates readiness to sign immediately once McFarland accepts the weight. Nolan plans theatrical engagement in Saf lake then Kansas City before any bout.
Kansas City report says Wildcat Charley Ferns, claimant to the world welterweight title, won a decisive ten round decision over Harry Brewer. Ferns led throughout and outpointed Brewer in a furious nonstop battle.
Edwin J. Brown describes buying the Brown Dental Offices in Seattle in 1901 and promoting a square deal. He asserts his prices are lowest and work is best, claiming a large practice with twelve specialists and seven assistants, and a guarantee of quality.
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