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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1917

Page

4

Forest fires devastate towns killing five in California

A pair of Southern California towns were destroyed by wildfires bringing hundreds of thousands in property losses. Three women died from shock and prostration as fires advanced through Ventura Nordhoff and nearby areas threatening Santa Barbara Carpinteria.

California Santa Barbara Carpinteria Ventura Ia Nordhoff Jobo Warner Francia Marroquin Sawyer Shepard's Inn Stanley Park Cate Castalo-Newhall Los Angeles Pico

Kendall Pension Up

Officials discuss whether Robert S Kendall death while on duty qualifies Mary Kendall for a police pension. City attorneys note the ruling will determine eligibility for the widow’s pension from the fund after the officer’s death by his own action in a period of despondency.

Robert S Kendall Mary Kendall Lillian Wall

Seattle Boys Save Four Kids From Drowning Near Snoqualmie

Norman Hardy and Walter Henderson, both 14, rescued four children after a boat capsized on the Snoqualmie River Sunday. The youths aided Billy Preston and Margaret Wagner, among those saved, locating and pulling them from the water.

Seattle Norman Hardy Taylor Ave Walter Henderson Whitman Ave Snoqualmie Billy Preston Margaret Wagner

Recruit Loggers for Tenth Engineers Forestation Regt

Loggers are recruited to join the forestry regiment known as the Tenth Engineers beginning Monday at the 806 Securities building. The unit must be filled within three weeks.

Tenth Engineers Forestry Regiment Securities Building

Rutherford Dies in Auto Crash En Route Home

A. L. Rutherford aged 66, former King County commissioner, died suddenly in an automobile accident between Tolt and his Fair City residence on Sunday.

A. L. Rutherford King County Tolt Fair City

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Proved Helpful

A Denison Texas reader reports relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She described nervousness dizziness heat flashes and headaches easing with continued use and urges others to consider the remedy. The letter promotes the medicine and invites readers to write for advice.

Lydia F. Pinkham Denison Texas Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mra G. O Lowery Barrett Ave Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Masa

Letters Judge Better Later

A reader asks if a four month relationship can bring happiness and if true love will be shown openly. The advisor says emotions vary by temperament and judging sincerity may require more time a year or longer.

Aerolux

Local Produce Prices and Listings

A garbled list shows various produce items with regional prices and units. Mentions artichokes asparagus cabbage celery lettuce corn horseradish and cantaloupe with per crate or per pound pricing, including Florida origin notes and local listings.

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Guaranteed rupture holder brochure claims new principle

A promotional pamphlet touts a guaranteed rupture holder named Clothe as an innovative device. It promises instant automatic protection against rupture, prevents strains from forcing rupture, and claims to overcome the weakness causing rupture with medical endorsement across America.

Amer

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