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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
5
A historical column describes a tired mother unable to comfort her crying baby while washing. Anty Drudge offers to hold the child and promotes Fels-Naptha soap as an easy way to clean, dissolve dirt, and save time with cool water and minimal scrubbing.
Mark Fletcher, chairman of the Railroad Brotherhood's Legislative Board, cites Tacoma Tribune report by W C Albee and argues the 1911 full crew law, aimed at safer trains and preventing wrecks, cost about 160000 yearly in salaries. He urges Washington lawmakers to let the bill stand to avoid greater loss from accidents insured.
A consignment of 22 cases of supplies and 100 bales of absorbent cotton collected by the Washington Red Cross left New York on Sunday bound for Pau France.
Sam Levikow, awaiting robbery charge for D. B. McBride & Co. woolens valued at $2,000, reportedly escaped from a moving Auburn bound train Monday morning after asking to use the lavatory. Detective James Doom and officers from Georgetown Station pursue him as the getaway is investigated.
A petition with 21 000 signatures and a bill drafted by drugless physicians will be filed at the upcoming legislative session. They seek to grant licenses to practice without the medical school requirement.
In St Paul on January 4, Minnesota will not hold the usual social gala for the incoming Democratic administration. The governor elect W. B. Hammond, a bachelor, will reside in a downtown hotel with no grand executive mansion. Hammond previously served as a Minnesota congressman for several years.
A candlelight service was held at Queen Anne Congregational Church. Parishioners gathered for a quiet evening of prayer and reflection in the historic sanctuary.
WANT OUR HELP LONDON January 4 Henry Van Dyke American minister at The Hague has been asked to assist in efforts to block the execution of William Lonsdale a British private who attacked his German guard Lonsdale was initially sentenced to ten years in prison
Get Big Order Prunwsick New Jersey reports a local firm secured a one million dollar contract for horse shoe calks to be used by Russian soldiers.
Everett police report two arrests in a case where children were coached to steal chickens from recent wholesale thefts. Mr and Mrs W L Taylor, proprietors of a small restaurant, are detained on charges of buying chickens stolen by the youths.
A grandmotherly home remedy promises to darken gray hair naturally. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold for about 69 cents, is applied with a comb to one strand at a time and reportedly restores color by morning with glossy, abundant results.
A reader seeks advice on gaining a male friend, while two other questions cover preventing oven burning, world rainfall and heat records, and a young woman weighing independence in relationships. The column affirms individual choice and respect, and provides tips on social approaches and personal autonomy.
The Muslin Underwear section begins a wide January sale with specially selected, high quality garments. Prices range from 65 cents to 10 dollars, featuring drawers, knickers, gowns, petticoats, envelope chemises, corset covers, and crepe de chine pieces in many fabrics and trimmings.
Unusually dainty embroidery decorates sleeves and bodices of Voile and Batiste waists. Lingerie silk and batiste pieces feature plain collars cuffs and V necks. Prices range from 1.65 to 2.50 with varied trims and pearl buttons on select models.
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