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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

8

Advertising firm formed by Iszard and Jacobson

The Jezard Jacobson pany, founded by A. J. Iszard and with H. Jacobson and Mrs. M. C. Chandler, claims honesty and persistence as the basis of success. Iszard, president, and Jacobson bring Chicago sales and publicity experience to the new firm after leaving the White Advertising Bureau.

A. J. Iszard Jesard White Advertising Bureau C. V. White Jezard Jacobson Pany Isevard H. Jacobson White Bureau M. C. Chandler Iezard and Jacobson Chicago

Library In Jail Project At County Jail

Through the efforts of Mrs Dc Stirton and Mrs Mary Fleece, Gibbs were installed in the county jail to build a large library. The women urge donations of any books and ask callers to contact Queen Anne 1669 or Mrs Fleece at the county jail.

Dc. Stirton Mary Fleece Gibbs Fleece

Ninety Carloads of Pianos Sale Reopened at Ellers Music House

Ellers Music House on Third and University Street reopens a mass piano sale financed by Ebers Music House and forty Pacific coast stores. Ninety carloads offered on one dollar down and one dollar a week, with prices from 400 down to 164 dollars and guaranteed quality. About 32 sales closed to six yesterday, with many more expected before eight.

Eilers Music House Pacific Coast Northwest America Ebers Music House Ellers Music House Third University Street

Settlement on Car Strike Amid Union Tensions

Company refused to recognize the union and said it would employ no union men. When complaints are filed against workers they are laid off without pay during hearings. If found blameless and reinstated, back pay is not restored. Conductors must carry ten dollars change on all trips.

Boston Elevate Line Strike Settles to State Board

Boston officials and railroad management reach a settlement by agreeing to submit the dispute to the state conciliation board. Both sides commit to abide by the board’s decision.

Boston Boston Elevated Railroad Greater State Conciliation Board

Colorado River Rampage Threatens Vast California Farmland

Dispatches from San Bernardino report the Colorado River breaching a levee at Olive Lake near Blythe. Indian runners are rallying hundreds of red men to Sand movement to reinforce the breach under white rancher guidance. Sandbags are being filled as crews work to halt the flood threatening thousands of acres of farming land.

San Bernardino Cal Olive Lake Blythe Colorado

Final Words From a Miner's Poem About a Blast

The verse describes finishing a round, drilling holes, bringing powder from the magazine, lighting fuses, and a blast that raises the cage above the sump, capturing a miner's tense work scene and atmospheric peril.

Seattice Star Delivery Notice From The Station

Subscribers urged to report failures to receive The Seattice Star promptly and avoid substitutions. The office promises courteous handling and prompt attention to complaints to ensure best service for all readers.

Seattice Star Oper Beattic Star

J Stewart injured by falling block at Lithocrete plant

J Stewart sustained serious injuries when a block and tackle fell on him at the Lithocrete Co plant. Puget Sound Lodge No. 307 Brotherhood of Railway Carmen is arranging a testimonial benefit to be held on July 24.

J. Stewart Lithocrete Co.s Puget Sound Brotherhood of Railway Carmen

Washington State clubs hold Tscoma convention on June 17

Woman's Home Companion notes the Tscoma gathering of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs at their annual convention. The item mentions Mildred and a disciplinary scene.

Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs Tscoma

-Min nesotans Launch and Panama Canal Readiness

American Cawahan Steam Ship Co announces the steamship Min nesotan of 16 000 tons launched yesterday at Sparrow Point. Seven more liners of this size have been contracted. All will be ready for the opening of the Panama canal.

American Cawahan Steamship Co Sparrow Point Panama Canal

Colman Dock Construction Advances on Lower Floor

Carpenters finish the dock's lower floor and start the upper Moor today or tomorrow. Completion is expected within three weeks. The Kosmos liner Salatue is due Beattle from Hamburg via the west coast of South Africa on June 24. The Sun H Literary club at 4421 Evanston ay hosts A J Quigley, candidate for county auditor, Thursday evening on Scientific Methods In Public Service.

Colman Dock Kosmos Salatue Beattle Hamburg South Africa Sun H Literary Club Evanston Ay A. J. Quigley

Hay's Hair Health Promises Youthful Appearance

An advertisement urges men to use Hay's Hair Health to restore gray hair to natural color and prevent baldness. It claims young-looking employees are preferred, warns of job loss risk, and offers a trial bottle for $1.60 plus 60 cents shipping from Bartell, Dru Storen, or Philo Hay Spec Co. Newark NJ.

Hay Bartell Dru Philo Hay Spec, Co Newark N. J

Metzger Appointed Receiver for Columbia River Orchard Co

G. Metzger is named receiver of the Columbia River Orchard Co to secure, if possible, release of the state contract with the company to small contract holders.

G. Metzger Columbia River Orchard Co

Blood circle discussions and local civic notes from Seattle

Blood corpuscles will be discussed by the King County Homeopathic Society meeting Friday evening in Dr Canning office Arcade building. Pionter Association of Washington served annual Iskum Muck a Muck lunch today at Madison Park encampment. Residents petition school board for a new schoolhouse near E Harrison and 32nd Ave N. Real estate deals reported two: Pine and Boren corner sold to BE Caratens for 14100 and Eighth Ave near Westlake to Elliott Bay Camp Modern Woodmen for 17000. Eastern livestock men, 25 in number, were in Seattle en route to Portland for a regional livestock meeting. John Thompson, who fractured a bottle in his left arm while breaking a colt, learned a month later the injury left him unable to raise the arm.

King County Homeopathical Society Pionter Association of Washington Madison Park Eighth Av Westlake Elliott Bay Camp Eaton, Cole John Thompson

German officials report declining property of women prisoners

German government statisticians state that the property of women prisoners is decreasing. The report notes shifting demographics and implications for prison administration.

Bertin

Outlook for Peace Topic at Plymouth Church by Dr Jordan

Dr David Starr Jordan will lecture at Plymouth Congregational Church tomorrow on Outlook for Peace. Jordan is president of Stanford University and regarded as a leading educator in the country.

David Starr Jordan Plymouth Congregational Church Jordan Btanford University

Free rides end for fatigued climbers at Pike's Peak

In Colorado Springs two women and five children who reached the summit were refused transport back on the cog road train due to fatigue. Fate provided their return fare. In St. Petersburg a schoolboy shot and wounded his French teacher after receiving a poor grade.

Colorado Springs Pike's Peak St. Petersburg

Marines Seek Recruits as Cuba Deployment Grows

The marine corps calls for volunteers to fill needs as 2,100 Marines are in Cuba and 500 more are en route, expanding forces overseas and heightening manpower demands.

Marine Corps Cuba

Rescue at Sea Aims Courage as Captain Is Saved

In Bath Maine Captain Amos Pinkham fell overboard on a dark night. Rescuers traced his bald head to locate him and pull him to safety. The incident highlights quick action and peril at sea.

Bath, Me Amos Pinkham

Brown Street Car Conductor Dies After Suicide

A. Brown, a streetcar conductor, shot himself yesterday morning due to financial troubles and died yesterday afternoon at Providence hospital.

A. Brown Providence Hospital

Bulldog Riot Causes Chaos at Sixth Street Pet Store

A prowling bulldog gained entry to a Sixth Street bird and animal store in Los Angeles, triggering a riot among the stock. Damage is estimated in the hundreds. The dog chased Angora cats as dogs howled and cats yowled. Two policemen removed the intruder and quieted the animals. no fatalities reported.

Los Angeles Parrote

Order of the Flag planned in Everett on Flag Day

The Order of the Flag will launch in Everett on June 14 at the state encampment of the Spanish American Veterans. Organizer Frank Wilkins says the order explains the flag’s meaning to the public and teaches schoolchildren its significance, with a Seattle home office and current Washington state location.

Everett Frank Wilkins America Seattle Washington Block

Boosters Headed to Portland for Rose Festival Parade

Two hundred ad men and Tillb kums left by special train for Portland to create a striking display during the Rose Festival. They arrived with a picturesque, original spectacle featuring their fantastic suite, hat bands, and animals emblematic of the Potlatch, aiming to impress Portland crowds.

Tillb Kums Portland Rose City Port

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