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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
3
A muddled Barrie spoof on court procedure and feminism stars Mande Adare as the lead with a strong supporting cast. The reviewer notes Adams' memorable portrayal and warns the play is not Barrie’s best, citing a murky mood and tedious opening.
A brief weekly program note reports the Metropolitan theatre presenting The Life and Works of Richard Wagner. The two hour German film, in four parts, highlights turning points in Wagner’s career with an accompanying lecturer, shown twice daily at 2 30 and 8 30.
Western avenue market notes declines in native Washington butter by 2 cents while cheese gains 0.5 cent. Poultry prices rise by about 1 cent in several items and eggs remain unchanged amid scarce cheap stock. The report lists price paid for numerous produce items and meats, corrected daily by Perry Iron Rees and others, reflecting regional pricing and supply conditions.
Campania will lead the orchestra and Rosina Gall will head the ballet corps in Seattle performances by the Chicago Grand Opera Co on March 30 31 and April. Singers include Andr o Carolina White Julia Claussen Clarence Whiten fl Amadeo Haas Giovanni Polese Hector Dufranne and possibly Luisa Tetrazzio as part of a four opera program including Parelfal under Clayton Priest lyceum bureau.
The lumber laden steamship Nome City from Everett to San Francisco limped back to Port Angeles Sunday due to orientation gear problems. Repairs were made locally and the voyage resumed. Captain L. Hansen reported a 50 mile gale offshore near Cape Flattery during the return trip.
The steamship Queen of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. went aground in San Diego harbor Saturday night after steering gear fouling. Tugs towed her into deep water Sunday morning and she docked as passengers disembarked.
In St. Petersburg a fierce snow storm left more than 150 dead as it shut down Northwestern Russia. The vast disruption affected transport and daily life across the region, with authorities assessing the toll.
An authority warns that regular meat consumption can stress kidneys due to uric acid, leading to backache, rheumatic pains, headaches, and urinary issues. It touts Jad Salts as a daily morning remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and maintain urinary health.
Lot 1 offers women and misses coats in values up to 14 dollars with varied styles and colors. Lot 3 features women coats and suits valued up to 30 dollars, made from plush and velvets with satin linings, all man tailored, at twelve dollars fifty cents.
Two white and ecru curtain serims 36 inches wide with standard value per pair. Feather pillows in good condition priced at 3.00 to 4.50 per pair. Portieres heavy with Persian trimming in green brown red attractively priced. Turkish towels 20x40 ends with khath weight. Bleached sheets 72x90 and 72x99, Arcmosid- Brand, torn and hemmed, priced low.
A fragmented memoir note describes a moment at a small place named Paradise and awaiting a person named Dick, with the speaker seeking rest in a room after closing a door at The Little Place Called Paradise.
A home tonic promises to darken gray hair naturally using Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. For 60 cents readers dampen a sponge and apply the liquid to each strand, claiming darker, glossy hair, reduced dandruff, and less hair loss by morning after one or two applications.
A 1 0 victory for Scotland over England at Fort Lawton grounds Sunday afternoon came from a goal awarded on a penalty. The decision by Referee Alex Rose was disputed by few, given his officiating reputation. About fifteen hundred spectators attended.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing of a child's stomach liver and bowels. It claims the product is loved by children and safer than harsh castor oil and calomel, with dosing guidance on the bottle and a warning to avoid counterfeits and imitations.
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