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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1915

Page

11

Chlorof orm 'Em At Forty Not For Cool

Oscar Cool of Livingston Montana boasts aging prowess as a locomotive engineer on the Northern Pacific line from Livingston to Millings a 128 mile run at 61 miles per hour. He claims 70 and 80 and 90 year olds can be better engineers than younger men noting his 99 1 per cent eyesight and no need for glasses.

Cool N. P Montana Seattle Livingston Millings Washington Geer Wilson Yellowstone Park Helena Oacar Cool Oscar Cool W. H. Scott Scott

Plumbers elect Everett officers at Northwestern Association meeting

The Northwestern Association of Journeymen Plumbers closed its season with John Watson of Everett chosen as president and F A Lewis of Portland named first vice president. Ed Sprangie of Seattle becomes second vice president and Frank Cotterill of Seattle is secretary and treasurer. F R Pollock retires as auxiliary treasurer from Port Townsend.

Everett Northwestern Association of Journeymen Plumbers John Watson F. A. Lewis Portland Ed Sprangie Seattle Frank Cotterill F. R. Pollock Port Townsend

Kansans See Expo with Shrine Parade to San Francisco

L M Penwell of Topeka leads as chief of staff to Gov Capper guiding 200 Jayhawkers on the Kansas Shrine special heading to San Francisco for July 1 events. Shriners from Seattle's farewell parade join open house at the Northwestern temple and Oriental night features include dances and jiu jitsu demonstrations at the grandstand.

L. M. Penwell Topeka Kas Abdallah Shrine Temple Arthur Capper Penwell San Francisco Seattle Marshall Shriners California Expositions East Middle West Northwestern Temple Grandstand Gordon Highlanders’ Band of Victoria B. C

Trade measures to curb potato disease between Washington and California

Olympia July 16 California horticultural commissioner A J Cook says California will inspect seed potatoes from Washington for fusarium wilt and take safeguards against tuber moth in return shipments if Washington discards infected seed.

Olympia Washington California A. J. Cook

Indicated Victory for Doctor Jordan in Court

The court finds no grossly untrue advertising by Doctor Jordan and favors his vindication. The Medical Board had claimed incurable diseases, but Jordan presented numerous sworn cures. The advertisement was published to inform the public and supporters of proven results.

J. Eugene Jordan State Medical Board Doctor Jordan Walter M. French French Medical Board Bright Jordan Beattie First Avenue

Pageant on Lake Draws a Big Crowd

A Seattle water pageant on Lake Washington drew large crowds as ships and boats lit with lanterns and rockets paraded toward Madison Park. The Shrine parade featured a gas spill on a press boat, a parachuted flag, and festive craft while officials promised safety and prize-winning decorated vessels.

Lake Washington

Kansan Shriners Rally Sparks Street Dance Parade

Kansan Shriners burst into Second Eve Thursday night as Marshall’s band from Topeka played There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. Couples danced in the street while a curtain of colored paper strings littered the midnight curb amid cheering crowds.

Kansan Shriners Wth Marshall Topeka

Yachting Thrills Draw 6000 Shriners On Sound Cruise

About 6000 visiting Shriners joined members of the Seattle Tacoma and Everett Yacht clubs for a Bainbridge Island main cruise with flotillas of sailing steam and motor craft. Commodores Ramwell Perking and Norris led operations from Seattle Tacoma and Everett. The trip reported smooth and highly enjoyable.

Shriners Seattle, Tacoma Everett Bainbridge Island Ramwell Perking Norris Seattle Tacoma

Pennsylvanians Given Reception by Seattle Shriners

Pennsylvania Shriners will be entertained Friday evening at the Commercial Club by the Pennsylvania State Association of Seattle. The reception line will await visitors at 8 o'clock.

Pennsylvania Shriners Pennsyvania State Association of Seattle

Sargol weight gain claims from testimonials

An advertisement touts Sargol as a weight gain solution with multiple testimonials claiming rapid gains from 10 to 22 pounds and improved health. It promises a 60 day guarantee and urges readers to buy from local druggists including Bartell Drug Co. and Swift's Pharmacy in Seattle.

New Potentate Goes to Alaska

Imperial Potentate J. Putnam Stevens, elected Thursday to succeed Frederick R. Smith, left Friday for Vancouver with William 8. Brown and Past Imperial Potate Winsor and Mrs. Winsor. From Vancouver they sail for Southeastern Alaska. James E. Chandler of Ararat temple Kansas City Mo won imperial outer guard over six candidates by 185. Closest foes were Col. George Filmer and W. C. Bristol. Shrine council to meet in Buffalo in 1916.

Imperial J. Putnam Stevens Frederick R. Smith Vancouver William 8. Brown Winsor Col George Filmer Islam Temple San Francisco W. C. Bristol el Kader Temple Portland Buffalo Shrine Council

Diamond Ring Stolen From Mrs Thompson on Second Ave

A diamond ring valued at 175 dollars was stolen from the finger of Mrs. Charlotte Thompson of 705% Pikest on Thursday night along Second Avenue. Police are investigating the case and urge any witnesses to come forward.

Charlotte Thompson Second Ave

Adman Dake Leads Shriners Delegation in Seattle

L. W. Dake vice president of the Dake Advertising Agency, a major firm, travels to Seattle as part of the San Francisco Shriners delegation for the convention. The San Francisco Shriners will host delegations at home next week for the fair after the meeting ends.

Dake Advertising Agency Seattle San Francisco Shriners

Reckless Donations From El Maida Shrine Leader

Potentate EB Harris of El Maida temple gave away 2,000 Mexican sombreros and 4000 in greenbacks during a stay. He joked that if Pancho Villa appeared with any coins in his jeans the money would likely be redeemed.

Potentate EB. L. Harris el Maida Temple Pancho Villa Potentate Harris Pancho

Nobles of El Maida Leave Seattle For South

Nobles of El Maida temple from El Paso Texas depart Seattle heading south. Chihuahuatla also known as Pancho Villa Huerta Pascual is not with them. The docile burro once making friends now belongs to several Nile temple orphans who are the people.

el Maida Temple el Paso Tex Seattle Chihuahuatla Pancho Villa Vice Huerta Pascual Orozco Carranza Jack Ass Nile Temple el Maida

Toppenish Roundup Dates Set for September 2 to 5

Toppenish announces the annual roundup will run September 2 to 5. Secretary Bolin notes last year’s event drew strong attendance and large purses, and this year’s affair will be bigger and grander.

Seattle Toppenish Yakima Reservation Bolin

Fire destroys Valdez business district and presses

A July fire in Valdez Alaska swept 50 buildings and destroyed most of the Prospector Publishing plant, with $500000 in losses. Reporters saved limited type and a proof press, printing an extra that sold quickly before the rest burned. Dynamite was used in vain amid a long dry spell.

Valdez Alaska Prospector Publishing Company Daily Prospector Weekly Miner

An Easy Way to Get Fat and Be Strong

An advertisement touts a miracle method to gain weight and build strength by transforming consumed food into body fat. It promises dramatic facial and body changes, claims universal results, and offers money back guarantees while warning against use by those seeking extreme weight gain.

How Thin People Can Put on Flesh

A dated diet advertisement promotes rapid weight gain for thin individuals using Sargol flesh-producing tablets. It claims loss of appetite, no digestion issues, and steady fat development, asserting customers can gain 10 to 26 pounds monthly by taking the product and adjusting meals. It markets a 40 tablet package at an absolute price with a guarantee.

Thin People Can Increase Weight With Bargol Tablets

An advertisement urges slim men and women to gain 5 to 8 pounds in 14 days by taking Bargol tablets with meals for two weeks. It claims Bargol converts food into fat, requires no diet changes, and promises a guaranteed weight increase or money back.

Fort Flagler Shoots Lead In Puget Sound Defenses

Fort Flagler marksmen lead the defense drill plan at Fort Townsend and Port Townsend with high hit rates. Sergt Porter of Battery No. 1 scores three hits in four shots at 12,000 yards on a moving target. The 4th company posts four hits in seven attempts and other units report strong accuracy in the annual service practice.

Port Townsend Puget Sound United Fort Ler Tillery Corps Sergt. Porter

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