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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
5
Immigration agent Geo Yerxa of the Great Northern installs an agricultural exhibit in the city ticket office. The display features samples of farm produce from Northwest Washington and is designed to promote the region to travelers and visitors, joining similar exhibitions in eastern cities.
The Senate approved a bill offering retirement pay to petty officers and enlisted men after 16 years of service. Benefits include two-fifths of active duty pay after 16 years and three-fourths after 25 years, with the plan applying to long-serving personnel.
Prices in the public markets list beef and veal per pound, lamb shoulder and corned beef, pork tallow, cranberries per quart, Malaga grapes per pound, celery, cauliflower, spinach, onions, cabbage by head, cider vinegar per gallon, honey per pint, and other staple items with common market quotes. Several items show fractional or unclear OCR values.
Mrs. Mae Martyn, health and beauty authority, says society women favor liquid preparations over powders. A popular lotion mixes spurmax with hot water and glycerine to produce a soft velvety complexion, avoiding powder's pore clogging and roughness.
An advertisement touts saved teeth and half the charge for dental work, claiming advanced methods and guaranteed first class results. It lists free examinations and prices, urging readers to visit Dr. J Brown beside L W Jewelry Store at 18 First Avenue, with evening and Sunday hours. mentions a “Dental Combine” promotion.
Kiel Germany January 17 The German submarine U-3 sank during a routine maneuver with the full crew aboard. Divers from her parent ship, a leading North Sea fleet battleship, began efforts to loop chains around the sunken U-3 to raise it.
Olympia January 17. Parish of King County was elected president and R L Peek of King County was chosen secretary at the annual convention of county assessors of Washington opening here today.
Constantinople Jan 17 United States among powers foresee grave trouble over foreign schools in Turkey as disputes mount between the sultan’s government and Western nations.
Judge H A Melvin of the California Supreme Court, once grand exalted ruler of the order, was admitted to Providence hospital Sunday with typhoid fever and is reported worse today according to United Press.
Live market notes show short term pork price at 2 4 percent and celery priced per dozen. Wenatchee apples range from 1.00 to 2.50 per unit with other fruit prices listed. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co offers picture framing services and moldings at reasonable prices at 1314 First Ave near University St.
In Minneapolis a Hennepin county jury grants Mrs Nettle Weekly a divorce from Henry Weekly after less than three months of marriage. The court cited his habit of mending clothes on the front lawn and crocheting there, which Mrs Weekly opposed as a neglect of duties.
A police encounter on a beat ends with the queer individual describing a “harmless ward” in a big house in town. The exchange centers on confusion and identification during a wandering census of location. The tone reflects a period dialogue.
In Los Angeles on January 16 J O Nitchker urged friends to dismount a moving street car to demonstrate proper alighting. He fell fracturing his skull and died hours later. He had claimed wet pavement ruined the stunt but remained conscious briefly before losing it.
In Sacramento on January 17 the League of Medical Freedom opposes extending medical authority this session. Debates likely include adding vaccination requirements to compulsory measures favored by the state board of health affecting private and public schools.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition is expected to be filed against Jos G Robin by the Northern Bank Washington Savings Bank and N Gerald Chapin New Rochelle claiming Robin's assets total 1 000 000 The filing aims to expose rumored financial scandal tied to Robin who formerly headed the bank and savings institution in New York January 17 192?
An advertisement urges readers to obtain booklets on recoveries from consumption via Bekman s Alterative. It quotes a testimonial from James W Kanaly of Saratoga N Y who was diagnosed with consumption in 1906 and cured after using the remedy. The notice lists bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung ailments as treatable and directs readers to local druggists and Eckman Laboratory for evidence.
Resolutions endorsing Councilman Eugene W Way for a seat on the new nine member city council were adopted by 100 citizens from the Second Twelfth and Fourteenth wards at Oltman’s hall. A strong campaign committee with a women’s auxiliary will lead the effort and Way was praised for funding improvements and support in Rainier Valley. The group urged municipal ownership of the Seattle Renton and Southern railway to safeguard service and prevent double fares.
Tetrazzini captivates Seattle with a premier concert to crowds of 227,000 state residents, delivering emotional depth and standout arias including Lucia di Lammermoor as the mad bride. Her humor and stage presence earn praise alongside performances by Rossini Donizetti Verdi Mozart in a rich vaudeville and musical lineup across major venues.
A brief report notes that a cost efficient method provides rapid results with minimal expense. It mentions potential savings and speed advantages for users seeking quick solutions without high outlays.
An old remedy blends granulated sugar with warm water, Pines, and sugar syrup to make a pine extract cough syrup. The plan claims relief from coughs within hours and is touted as superior to ready-made preparations, backed by druggists and stores guaranteeing results or refunds.
An advertisement for Regal Dental Offices promotes Our Method claiming superior results and fair fees. It highlights restorative dentistry without bridges or plates, free exams, and treatment for pyorrhea alveolaris with a written guarantee. The office is at 1405 Third Ave NW Corner Union.
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