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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
5
Seattle buyers urged to purchase pianos, talking machines, sheet music, and instruments at deep discounts as Eilers Music House halves stock before sale to Rose Music Company. Self playing pianos, mandolins, guitars, violins, and more offered with reduced prices and monthly payment plans through the Seattle sale.
John Ray Dew, who used the alias Adolphus Buschill, was arrested in Denver on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. He claimed engagement to a Los Angeles girl while alibying about funds, and a letter from the supposed fiancée urged him to reform or face consequences. His father is listed as J. C. Dew of Belleville.
Misa Cynthia Grey of The Star spoke at the North End Progressive club about Psychological Training of Children. She argued for a balance of mother love and wisdom and urged directing imagination toward original ideas and self control. Dr McMahon compared Washington and Wisconsin wage laws using personal research data.
An advertisement urges men over fifty to treat rheumatic pain with a two ingredient tonic. It prescribes one ounce of orts compound and one ounce of syrup of Sarsaparilia mixed into half a pint of whiskey, to be taken one tablespoon before each meal and at bedtime. It warns against patent medicines and promotes genuine Toris compound from Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories Chicago.
Seattle residents report dramatic relief from constipation and gas using Adleri-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine compound sold by Swift's Pharmacies. The one dose product claims to cleanse both upper and lower bowels and alleviate stomach discomfort immediately.
Dr. L R Clark advertises painless dentistry promising lasting results and a permanent cure for impaired teeth. The large city office is run by a graduate registered dentist with only registered dentistas affiliated. The Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third Ave NW offer a never slip plate option and gas. Bring this ad.
In Seattle over the past 46 hours burglars struck Walter P B Allen at 4310 Fifth Ave N E stealing jewelry valued at $1000 after a skeleton key entrance. At 3125 E Madison Mrs John H Stewart lost a diamond ring. Three youths robbed Ah Hong of $16 near Washington St then dumped him. A peanut and popcorn stand at 1426 Sixth Ave owned by C Tasoff was taken valued at $70.
Residents of the 14th ward plan a meeting Monday night January 12 at Junction hall to choose a West side candidate to replace Max Wardall whose term ends with the upcoming election and who will not run in March. A previous Junction hall meeting was disrupted by street car traffic and adjourned. Proposed candidates include A. S. Elkenberry, P. C. Hunt and O. L. Miller.
A 250 student chorus and 45 piece orchestra performed Gaul's cantata The Holy City at the University of Washington auditorium on Wednesday night. Under student body direction the program showcased faithful rehearsals and strong mezzo soprano by Miss Eileen French in place of the ill Glen Bartholomew.
Charles L. Warmington aged 64 a canoe repairer died after a fire in his two story frame dwelling near Madison park. He reportedly fell asleep while holding a lighted pipe and the flames spread before discovery. The blaze caused about 900 dollars in property damage before the department arrived and contained the fire.
A mining course at the University of Washington under Dean Milner Roberta attracts 86 men seeking property development knowledge. Of the enrollees, 30 have high or grammar school education, six are college graduates, and one man has taken the course three times.
A lecture by Hamilton Higday assistant secretary of the Seattle port commission is scheduled at the new Foster schoolhouse tonight. The event promises insights into maritime affairs and local port development.
A sequence of letters advises a 16 year old Tam on marrying for love versus money, the value of education, and waiting to find a suitable partner. A correspondent cautions a 17 year old about heartbreak after a rejected proposal and stresses choosing right over passion. The column offers guidance on friendships, social pressures, and self-respect.
An advertisement touts a free coupon for a hair remedy that allegedly grows hair thickens eyebrows lengthens eyelashes recolors gray hair and removes dandruff. It claims the product nourishes hair for men women and children and adds fullness and shine.
A home treatment using granulated sugar and warm water to make a base syrup, then adding 2% ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle, yields a cough remedy comparable to $2.50 store bought. Used every few hours, it claims to ease ordinary coughs within 24 hours and is described as laxative mild with a pleasant taste. The maker, The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana, guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
Fragmentary text links a long standing mystery to the temple of Solomon as its origin, mentioning the Cru saders and Knights Templar as bearers of the tale through history.
Practically every seat on the lower floor of the First Presbyterian church was filled for the opening lecture concert under Dr Bruce Gordon Kingsley. Mme Hesse-Sprotte was featured and received warmly by the audience.
Police across several cities search for 18 year old Anna Ruffino who disappeared at San Francisco Ferry Building as she and fiancé Giuseppe Mascitelli and friends prepared to sail to Martinez where an anticipated marriage was to take place last night.
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