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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
6
An old advertisement touts four ounces of liquid arvon as a guaranteed remedy to dissolve dandruff and stop scalp itching. It promises complete removal after a few applications and claims hair will look healthier. The text urges purchase at drug stores and presents no medical evidence.
Hilda Johnson, 28, vanished early Monday from 1320 Barewave, home of Mrs. J. T. Pratt, where she had worked six months. She is described as dark, about 5 feet 6 inches, wearing a brown tailored suit and black hat. A reward is offered for information.
Workmen begin removing the giant electric sign of the Hoffman Cloak and Suit Co as landlords enforce eviction by February 1. The sale slashes prices to clear stock with items such as $5 to $15 coats and $3 to $7 suits, drawing old customers from far and wide while remaining offerings include fur pieces and coats at deep discounts. Thousands of bargains remain until Saturday as the store urges customers to help quit.
Washington report states for the first time the United States operates a real employment bureau. Secretary Wilson announces bureaus in large cities to match jobless men with available work and to aid the back to the land movement. Cooperation with the agriculture and post office departments is noted.
Seattle hosts leading railroad and finance figures including Frank A. Vanderlip of National City Bank arriving for a Chamber of Commerce use dinner. Other invitees include Percy Rockefeller A J Earling Frederick Adams B L Winchell Alden H Anderson and H Pleishhacker as prominent attendees.
Vancouver January 27 search continues for the bodies of three BC Transport Co engineers Jack Chieholm Seattle Joseph Lound and Richard Evans drowned at Pitt Lake by a near tidal wave after a quarry blast sent a ten foot wave into the lake washing away quarry equipment.
U S district attorney Frank C Dalley of Indianapolis gains a wide federal reach by indicting 114 Terre Haute politicians for conspiring to corrupt the November 3 election. Eighty one pled guilty, six pleaded not guilty, twenty seven including Mayor Donn M Roberts Circuit Judge EM H Redman and Sheriff Dennis Shea demurred. Dalley expects to overcome the demurrers and win convictions.
W G King and R J H Nixon now own controlling stock of the Savoy hotel after H Sweeney transferred his interest. He erected the building seven years ago and has granted them a 15 year lease on the property. New York supreme court rules European moratorium affects American citizens owing debts in those countries.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. testified before the Federal Industrial Relations Commission stating 38 cents of every dollar earned went to labor in 1914 by Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. He defended wages, the foundation’s role in education, and denied aiming to influence curricula or threaten liberal democracy.
A reader asks whether to marry a steady woman or abandon the field after adopting a sham persona to win affection. Cynthia Grey advises seeking a sincere partner outside the current social circle, else quit the pursuit. The page also answers miscellaneous questions on removing shine from blue serge, whitening clothes, and a note about a Munsey’s story.
An advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion due to cold or catarrh. It claims the fragrant antiseptic cream clears air passages, relieves headaches and runny noses, and lets users breathe easily after applying a small amount in the nostrils.
Short lengths of laces and trimmings are dramatically reduced with many items cut to half or less. Beautiful laces plouncings and trims priced up to 2.50, Real Princess Cluny and Filet laces 0.65, gold flouncings and trimming novelties 2.85, chiffon 0.25, on first floor.
Reader questions cover brass cleaning methods using ammonia soapsuds vinegar and salt pastes, oxalic acid for mounted pieces, and wood ash lemon paste for spots. A club wedding shower concept suggests bowls and spoons as gifts, detailing numerous bowl types and spoon varieties to inspire a bridal party gift theme.
A vintage ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless backache and sciatica cure. It claims instant relief from soreness and stiffness after a gentle rub and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.
South End citizens said skating was good on water two feet deep at Sixth Ave. 8S. and Atlantic St. on Wednesday. A-Turpentine mentioned for corn treatment and minor home remedy tips appeared in the report.
Guide urges mothers to monitor infant bowel health and treat constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Safe for children, non habit forming, a teaspoonful at bedtime provides relief. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell, 452 Washington St, Monticello, IL.
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