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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1914
Page
3
Advertorial note from Fetes & Co Philadelphia promotes multiple labor saving tasks using Fels Naptha Soap. It touts soaking garments in cool water to loosen dirt without rubbing and claims easy dish washing and house cleaning as new benefits.
Vera Cruz July 20 Captain Erickson presides over a rough naval court handling Rafael and Lorenzo over a bicycle dispute. The judge enforces a blunt version of justice, ordering payment for a new tire after matching claims with a brand new front wheel. A later note laments naval etiquette and post office friction, detailing Leander Poole’s terse messages and Stickney’s sharp replies.
A wife in a wheelchair longs to dance as a ballroom scene unfolds. Dick, enticed by Eleanor Fairlow, learns new steps while Margie compares longing, jealousy, and marriage vows. The piece ends with a cliffhanger as the tale continues tomorrow.
This week features Lillian's Dilemma a two part Vitagraph comedy at Seattle venues and a Potlatch film on city streets for the Clemmer program tonight and tomorrow Amateur Night at the Grand includes The Little House in the Valley and other shorts Hobart Bosworth stars in Valley of the Moon at the Mission Western branch Melair Tucson shows rugged westerns with animal and stock displays Clemmer and other houses run varied reels through Tuesday night with multiple dramas comedies and news reels listed for each site.
The listing shows current engagements at Greenwood theater and Pleasant Hour with a mix of comedies and dramas. Binks Play a Cupid and The Moonshiners headline at Greenwood, while The Governor's Veto and When Fate Disposes appear in two-part programs at different venues.
J A Oberg of Bremerton applies for a patent on a revolving table. The stationary outer rim supports the utensils while the inner portion spins. Partner G R Eckman of Puyallup joins in the venture.
Market today reports prices paid to producers for vegetables and fruit. The summary lists current bid levels, noted shortages, and pricing shifts impacting growers and retailers.
The Women’s Wilson-Marshall club will host a debate and round table discussion in the Lyon building as part of ongoing political warfare. A Moonlight Excursion and Dance on the Steamer Issaquah departs Leschi at 8 15 and Madison Park at 8 30 tonight.
A star want ad promises quick sales by highlighting the item and inviting prompt responses. The short notice focuses on value and urgency to attract buyers.
FE. C. Adams of Seattle was elected president as the Northwest Photo Engravers Association closed its session Saturday. The next meeting is planned for Vancouver, B. C.
Engineers estimate Oregon's water power potential at over 13,000,000 horsepower. The assessment highlights the state's substantial hydroelectric capacity and suggests significant energy leverage for industry and utilities.
A lithographed 3x4 foot Washington state parcel post map is offered free with a six month Seattle Star subscription. The map details parcel post rules, railroads, cities, towns, populations and color maps of states and the world. The post office uses it for routing. The deal extends existing subscriptions by six months.
In a back alley near the Pantages theatre a water main rupture flooded the orchestra pit and under stage room during an early morning fire. In Iowa a 35 grain white pearl valued at 700 was found by Arthur Gilbert in a large clam shell two miles south of McGregor with more clams and pearls reported this year.
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