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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
5
Verbal agreements cause disputes in real estate deals. The Escrow Department requires written instructions to ensure proper closing. It offers trained conveyancers, records, and maps, connecting with public offices to protect all parties interests and act as direct agent for buyers and lenders.
Fifteen thousand Shriners in forty bands and sixty patrols took part in a grand parade. The Detroit Moslem temple led the procession with uniforms and precise formations while Lu Lu patrol claimed to be America’s richest and the only mounted unit. The crowd cheered as Dr. Matthews and others stood out amid diverse costumes and camels.
Shriners and Seattle hosts kick off Potlatch week with a bustling parade and citywide revelry. Crowds fill Second Ave as bands, costumes, and dancing fill downtown, with Navy visits to Bremerton and a six night series of balls and performances led by Imperial Potentate Smith and the Standard Grand Opera Co. star Gwendolyn Geary and Leah Miller receive flowered tributes.
Uncertain weather tests plans for the Children's Summer Festival at the Shrine grandstand. About 500 Seattle school youths have rehearsed for weeks for the event featuring costume and folk dances interspersed with music by the Al Kader temple band of Portland.
An ad touts spurmax face lotion to remove freckles and tan, smooth skin, and reduce shine for a permanent healthy look. It also recommends a trifling canthrax shampoo to dissolve dandruff and oil, leaving hair glossy and fluffy.
In a crowded Shrine gathering Henry and his mother share a warm moment. He notices her thoughtful look and agrees to a cocktail as others serve drinks and couples mingle around. She jokes about social expectations while he blushes and toasts to her health.
The Nile Temple executive committee hosted wives and daughters of visiting Nobles at a lawn fete in Volunteer Park. Autos ferried guests from Northwestern Temple HQ to the park for a program featuring visiting bands, an exhibition drill by Honolulu Temple, and a wives’ drill. Thousands attended the grandstand program at Fourth and Lenora with the Minneapolis Zurah temple patrol, The Chanters from Al Malakah temple Los Angeles, children dances, and Marshall’s concert band from Abdullah temple Leavenworth. Noble James E Chandler of Ararat Temple Kansas City was named the Kansas City Shriners candidate for a distinguished post.
A promotional notice claims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap stop itching and clear eczema with first use. It asserts doctors have prescribed the treatment for twenty years and offers samples from Baltimore Maryland.
A detailed itinerary lists sessions, drills, luncheons, and social events for visiting Nile Temple bands and patrols. Activities include public exhibitions at Moore Theatre and Official Grand Stand, meals at Hotel Washington Annex Rathskeller, and a grand parade review on July 14 1915 with police escort and official grand stand at Fourth Avenue.
The K C Shriners endorse Chandler, who enjoys solid support from the Middle West. He is a Kansas City bank director and heads a major wholesale creamery.
The tallest potentate in captivity, R. O. Jasperson, 6 feet 5 inches, is described as a regular Apollo in appearance. The Tripoli patrol contrasts with Seattle, where Sid Smith is noted as the smallest potentate in the Shrine.
Forty seven Shriners from the Ansar temple of Springfield UL visit to secure a charter for their temple. The delegation is led by Col. Richings J Shand potentate of the Ansar temple.
E. W. Flohr of the Nile Temple information bureau at Shrine headquarters fielded queries on hotel locations street car service and jitney rules until his voice weakened by a late call. A caller asked what time the 9 o clock boat arrived.
The Za-Ga-Zig temple of Des Moines Ja reports 50 women aided by nine coaches on a pilgrimage to Seattle. P F Hoak, a lumber merchant, plans to remain here indefinitely while studying the lumber situation in the Northwest.
Paris reports thirty five French aeroplanes joined a major raid on the German strategic station at Vigneulles Les Hattenchates. They started several fires and reportedly destroyed munitions destined for the battle front after dropping 111 bombs despite heavy winds.
An automobile from Kent driven by W P White caught fire early Tuesday near Eighth Ave and Hanford St. Damage was estimated at 160 dollars.
President Wilson spent the forenoon on the golf links in Cornish New Hampshire and later studied the German note in private. He probably will not take the note up with his cabinet until next week.
Bedford Iowa hosts a rare 1868 murder case as four elderly men Bates Huntsman Samuel Scriven er John Damewood and Henry Damewood stand accused of killing a wealthy cattleman and his son and burying $90000 on a nearby farm Samuel Anderson who claims part of the treasure filed suit The Attorney General reportedly will abstain from participating in the prosecution.
A burglar menaced a Japanese reporter at Gratt and Dawson restaurant on Monday securing $246 from a rifled cash drawer. No injuries reported and police调查 continue.
Ten thousand Seattleites visited the new $50,000 home of the Northern Life Insurance Co. on Fourth Ave at Seneca St as the company prepares to celebrate its ninth anniversary with a housewarming on Wednesday.
New York City has increased its population by 500000 in five years, according to advance state census reports. The current population is 5245812.
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