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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
3
Margaret Gibson captivates audiences with infectious happiness as she plays bright ingenue roles. She thrives on the belief that happiness attracts joy, whether by faith or luck, in the Western Vita graph company outdoor studio at Santa Monica California.
Photo plays report King Baggot picks up fifteen hundred dollars in a stock exchange scene after overhearing tips from brokers. A woman is briefly drawn into the plot, then recovers. Nearby Bermuda shot details a near drowning during a cliff top sequence with Anette Kellerman and Mr Brenon in Neptune's Daughter.
Eggs fell another cent to 35 cents per dozen according to the market report. The note hints at further declines expected before the week closes amid general price movement in Wisconsin markets and producer pricing signals.
Funeral of Mrs. Geo. H. Hilton, longtime city resident for 12 years, was held Tuesday afternoon at 1020 15th N. The listing also notes showings of several stage acts including At the Home Until Wednesday The Dread Inheritance The Faithful Servant Their Little Ones and Gorges of the Courne France Scenic.
Copy touts Hyomel as a fast acting remedy for stuffed head and catarrh claiming relief within five minutes. It emphasizes no stomach dosing and that the antiseptic inhalant reaches inflamed mucous membranes, with a complete outfit offered for one dollar.
An advertisement warns that stomach acid irritates the lining and causes distress in nine tenths of cases. It says ordinary medicines fail, only neutralizing acid by magnesium carbonate does. A simple antacid after meals, bisulphated magnesia, allows normal eating and fermentation prevention.
Coroner jury found New York lunch night manager A. Fowler was murdered on December 30 by knife and gunshot. Waiter Frank Callahan was released after being held as a suspect. Miss Pearl V. Forman testified she saw Callahan in the restaurant around 2 45 that night from the street.
Eugene Grace Atlanta clubman died in Newman Georgia after an extended illness. His wife Daisy Grace was tried and acquitted two years ago for shooting him. Grace had been an invalid since the shooting.
The ad promotes TIZ as instant relief for tired sore feet and corns. It claims swelling goes down, shoes feel comfortable, and walking is painless after use. A 26 cent box is available at any drugstore or department store.
A wife writes to Dick from her apartment awaiting his return. She recalls loneliness during his trip and shares a rhyming meditation on being apart, expressing love and hope for a reunion soon. The piece ends with a teaser note that the story continues tomorrow.
In Winsted Connecticut on January 13 a dairy farm run by Jennie Case, Alice Case, and their mother reports a cow behaving oddly after being bought by Frank Stoddard. He later dresses in his wife's clothes to milt the cow, which becomes docile upon seeing the attire.
In Seattle this week Moore Gaby Deslys stars in The Little Parisienne at the Metropolitan while The Life of Richard Wagner plays in motion pictures. Seattle Bailey Mitchell Stock Co presents The Silver Horde at Tivoli Variety Isle.
In Union township Findlay Ohio farmers wrapped a five week rat killing contest with a total of 10 386 rats slain. 114 men faced 99 on the opposing side the winning team tallying 5 929 to 4 407. Fido owned by J M Hartman a small rat terrier killed over 2 000 including 38 in under 16 minutes.
Washington January 13. Mrs. Ethel H. Hanks is named postmistress of Port Orchard and James H. Schneckloth will be postmaster of Pomeroy. Both appointments were confirmed by the Senate yesterday.
Pittsburg Dispatch notes Mayor Cotterill praising Seattle's 1913 finish with a 10 to 20 percent business rise and a hopeful 1914 outlook. He cites population over 300000, diverse origins, and a readiness for Panama era development, calling it the Seattle Spirit. The piece also mentions 55 oak species in the United States, emphasizing white oaks as most valuable.
An promotional article urges early bowel health through mild laxatives like Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It cites Bertha Lee Woodard of Moultrie Georgia as a testimonial and notes that the product is gentle, non gripe, and suitable for all ages. Availability and refunds are stated, with free samples via mail.
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