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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
5
An advertisement for Acme Business College in Seattle promotes painless dentistry claiming permanent relief for impaired teeth. It notes the office is run by a graduate registered dentist with only registered dentists on staff and lists Dr. L. R. Clark as manager at 1405 Third Ave NW near Union.
Anna and John A. Fagerberg argue before Superior Judge Dykeman in a long running divorce case. Anna accuses John of desertion and threats while John defends leaving to protect his business. He cites Alaska properties and debts, while Anna seeks $25,000 and freedom as tensions over finances and alleged suitors surface.
An ad explains a pine extract remedy labeled Globe Pine Compound with glycerine and whisky, recommended for coughs and colds. It urges purchasing from Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago and warns against cheap substitutes. It also includes a series of Q A letters on romance and daily living.
An ad promotes Hyomel as a direct no-dosing treatment for catarrh head colds and croup. It claims immediate healing of inflamed breathing membranes using an antiseptic oil inhaler sold with a 1.00 size kit from druggists.
A political platform outline endorsing efficient law enforcement public peace and order suppression of vice and white slave traffic censorship of moving pictures police loyalty and services, relief employment through policing, city cooperation against criminals, and sound fiscal municipal policy. It also covers charter revision, labor, public health humane policies municipal ownership and utility management.
A compilation of public policy positions advocating general taxes for power sites and street railway expansion, municipal control over franchises, cemetery facilities, civic home rule, preferential voting, city county consolidation, expert civil service, standardization of pay, efficient purchasing, and anti fraud measures. Emphasizes municipal efficiency, public markets, and frank city government with a pro police and family welfare stance.
Listing of cosmetics and soaps with brands such as Conti Castile Soap four pound bars and Pivers Powder Azure Le Trefie in blanche rose or rachel. Prices 60 cents and 2 hemis? variations noted for Hrilliantine helio trope and other odors.
Corporation Counsel Bradford will file mandamus proceedings against Comptroller Carroll to test the legality of voting machines in upcoming elections. He aims for a Supreme Court decision before February 17, the date of the primaries, citing bond issues and mixed opinions across states.
The annual meeting and election of the Central Council of Social Agencies was held at the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night. Rev. Sydney Strong was elected president with Adella Parker first vice president Virginia McMeachen second vice president Graham K Betts third vice president Robert G Cauthorn secretary and Mrs F W Bett Jr treasurer. Speakers included Mayor Cotterill and Father O Hara chairman of the Oregon state Industrial welfare commission.
Seattle people praise Adier-i-ka for quick relief of sour stomach gas and constipation. A single dose is said to relieve these troubles immediately. Swift’s Pharmacies are named as Seattle agents for Adier-ika located on 2nd Ave and 235 Broadway N.
Superior Judge Mackintosh denied a motion for non-suit in the bribery trial of N Barton James Donofrio and John Gallach charged with attempting to bribe Sewer Inspector Frederick Davey over East 5 List street work. A $50 bribe allegedly slipped to Davey is claimed. The Maplewood Farm Co sues Seattle for 13786.86 over Cedar river dam flood impact from 1911. The report notes a positive Senate committee vote on H L M Pindell to Russia and reports Former Senator Culom slightly improved.
The Matinee Girl showcases winter fashion, captioned with a large pennant ad in the paper. It promotes Stewart House at 86 West Stewart as offering best modern outside rooms priced 25e to 60c.
City business listing notes offices in Rooms 36 and 37 of the Haller Building with telephone contact Elliott 108.
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