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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
8
A short instructional note explains a mnemonic method linking a facial expression to the name Mayer. It suggests associating the word NIGHTMARE with the face to recall Mayer easily, using the first syllable of David as a contrast to night. The text invites applying the technique to other names and faces.
Mr. Roth notes that memory training is vast and cannot be fully covered in these serial lessons. He argues readers can still apply the cited principles and hints to personal problems for profit and self improvement.
Seattle memory expert David Roth explains how linking names to visible clues fixes recall. He cites examples from Ham, Cole, Brickford, Ketcham and others, showing how daily observations sharpen memory and boost personal capital stock. The note promises further study on analyzing faces and memory use.
A fire caused by defective wiring leveled the Madison Park boathouse early Friday. Crews freed several motor boats and watercraft adrift to save them, with estimates of about 100 canoes burned in the blaze.
In Olympia on July 21, the state supreme court revoked the license of Dr. J Eugene Jordan of Seattle after ruling he advertised cures for incurable diseases, overturning a lower court victory. The decision quotes advertisements as basis for the revocation.
An old fashioned hair care tip advises using plain refined coconut oil instead of soaps or commercial shampoos. It claims coconut oil cleanses, conditions, and rinses easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and less prone to dust and dandruff.
George N Brown world champion walker loses to manager Alexander Pantages in a public treadmill duel at Pantages. From a half mile handicap Pantages leads by seven eighths, Brown unable to close gap after five miles. Spectators cheer as Brown collapses and laughter erupts. a stage mishap had trimmed Pantages to 2 1/2 miles.
British forces under Gen Haig advanced again north of Baentin and Longue driving a German detachment from Foureaux wood after a counter attack.
William H. Todd of Brooklyn says a profit sharing plan will be set up for Seattle Construction and Dry Dock employees after plant expansion. Todd leads Todd Shipyards Corporation which will join with the local firm to expand the plant with a $1,000,000 improvement. he rose from riveter to executive.
Health Commissioner Mc Bride submitted a budget to the city council showing 1917 expenses totaling 519,905, an increase of 26,140 over the 1916 appropriation.
The Streets and Sewers Committee on Thursday recommended halting regrading between Second and Fifth Avenues. If council accepts, Harrison Street will be paved without regrading.
July 21 reports say Mayor Mike Tener and Prosecuting Attorney Fr. W. Henson want any out of the way activity uncovered. Judge BK Mills is expected to convene a grand jury to investigate city offices and reveal the presence of illegal gambling and blind pig operations.
Captain Gus Whidden of Victoria plans another expedition to search for buried gold on Cocos Island off Costa Rica. This marks his fourth voyage in pursuit of treasure.
In a Vienna clinic scene Mrs. Waverly learns from a doctor that her spine issue is necrosis not tuberculosis. He outlines surgery in a week, recovery timelines, and urges her to live fully, while she reflects on courage, love of life, and a looming operation.
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