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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
2
The writer recounts visits to Sakkara and the Gizeh desert, noting empty sacred bull sarcophagi possibly reused for mess tents, a hypothetical Memphis editorial, and local children craving buck sheesh. The journey is described as hot and dusty with a desire to be a camel.
In Seattle many use a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix called Adler ka advertised as a German appendicitis remedy. A single dose relieves constipation sour stomach or an upset stomach almost instantly. The mixture is said to antisepticize the digestive organ and draw off impurities with rapid effect advertised by Swift's Pharmacy Second and Pike.
Seattle council clashes with bond buyers over bids for car line bonds amid a broader sale of 3.28 million dollars in municipal bonds. John Price cites two bidders declining rail bonds, sparking claims of a bond house conspiracy. Final bids postponed to January 20 with a council decision set for January 22.
The King County Homeopathic Medical Society will hold its regular meeting January 12 at Hotel Bayou with dinner to follow. President Goldsmith and Vice President Steele will attend as guests of honor. Dr H V Wardemann, marine committee chair of Pot latch, was named commodore of the Beattle Yacht Club at its annual meeting, with other officers elected. Mrs Jas E Keupferie of Yee lerway, active in church and lodge circles, died at Providence Hospital after months of illness.
Funeral services for the Very Rev BE Kanten chancellor of the Seattle diocese were held at St James Catholic Church in Vancouver Washington. He died at Providence Hospital last Monday and was buried beside his lifelong friend, Father Schram, per his dying wish.
Professor Sisson of the university will lecture at the West Woodland school Friday evening under the sponsorship of the Mothers' and Teachers' Association.
Reports recall the 1862 Arkansas Post siege and Gen MecClerpand's Union victory. The King County Weekly Publishers' association plans a Jan 13 meeting at Bowdish hall in Fremont. Funeral services for Seattle pioneer Wm Seymour are set for tomorrow at his daughter's home. Residents of Vashon and Maury Islands push to form Vashon County awaiting legislative action. Civil War veteran Theodore Bainbridge, 76, found dead in his two room bungalow wedged beside a stove.
The Machinists union passed a resolution urging the city council to require street car companies to install heating systems in all cars during winter. It was endorsed by the Central Labor Council last night.
Mrs. M. B. Platt state president of the W C T U will speak on Temperance Work at University Methodist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. B Nitta a Japanese was awarded 700 damages by a jury in the superior court for injuries from an auto collision.
In Washington Mrs Robley D Evans widow of the rear admiral continues to be a home loving figure, well known and beloved in the capital where the family residence stood for years. The article notes her enduring public regard amid her husband’s storied naval career.
The program lists Madame Sherry and Moore Dark in a comedy. The Squaw Man is presented by Geattie company with late age entertainment. Emprese Vaudeville Grand features moving pictures and vaudeville acts.
Kansas City dispatch reports a freight train on the A T and S F broke free from isolation on December 26 and arrived at Great Bend Kansas amid reports of a solid ice sheet over Western Kansas. The town of Pittsburg sees railroad electric line extension plans at 12 million dollars with a 33 mile scope funded by The Western interests. In Boston three 18 year old girls allegedly caused a comedic disturbance to the elderly journalist, and the judge ordered them to apologize and compensate for the hat.
A Seattle meeting of cigar dealers from major Washington cities formed the first state group to resist the American Tobacco Trust entering the retail field. Independent dealers opposed coupon use in tobacco sales. Elections named J. R. Brewster as president and a slate of officers. a nine-member board includes Wallace Cowell and W. L. Alfred among others.
James A. Moore has English capital backing the Western Steel Corporation through an Irondale plant creditor meeting. An offer of settlement, backed by 500 000 dollars, aims to delay creditor payment until April 1 1913 except labor claims paid immediately. Moore departed Chicago with an English syndicate representative.
In San Francisco on January 11 a dog named Gyp owned by Mrs. Chas. Ermonger stopped by to watch a dog fight. He dropped the meat from the butcher shop and replaced it with a bag of garbage.
Unusually low prices tomorrow on numerous notions items. Silk 100 yard spools special 5c. Fancy Hose Supporters 25c. Pinon Dress Shields 10c pair. Children's Work Boxes 15c 25c 35c 65c and 1.00. Frilled Elastic black white yellow pink 5c yard. First Fiver.
Green Water color shades 36 inches wide seven feet long on automatic roller priced 20 cents each. Green Opaque shades machine made mounted on Stewart Hartshorn self acting roller 36 by seven feet priced 49 cents each. Other sizes and styles made to order at moderate prices. Estimates cheerfully submitted. Firet Floor Annex.
A fragmented textile advertisement lists Naushon hams and fabrics sold by the yard. It mentions 32 inch wide products with checks and plaids priced around 15 cents per yard, fine imported 32 inch wide fabrics at 25 cents, and Zephyr Gingh dark plaids. Asa ox
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