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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

16

Fisher's Blend Flour Slogan Proves Higher Loaf Yield

An advertisement claims Fisher's Blend flour yields five to seven more loaves per sack than ordinary flour. The slogan Costs more per sack less per loaf is described as true by the promoter.

War at sea over Florida sponges sparks Greek American clash

In Key West Florida the sponge war escalates as Greek divers led by Captain Harry Bell clash with American sponge crews. Two ships burned, a third dynamited, and U S Revenue Cutter Yamacraw heads to curb the fighting as Greek boats patrol between Bahia and the Dry Tortugas.

Key West Fla Key Weat Harry Bell Gulf Florida Colorado U. S. Revenue United States Revenue Cutter Bell Tarpon Springs

Uncle Sam Lifts Hat on Aigrets by Women Voters

The article notes a U S policy change allowing women to bring aigrets and plumage across the Canadian border without fear. Uncle Sam asks the Treasury to rescind the strict rule that previously troubled women voters.

Sammy Treasury Department

Steamship News for Aleutian Natives Amid Famine

A Seattle clipping notes the steamship Melville Dollar carrying 2000 tons of lumber and provisions to Unalaska St Paul and St George islands for natives and government, while famine rages in western Alaska due to delays by the Dora. The piece recounts mistreatment, whiskey trade, measles deaths, and the erosion of native life as civilization expands.

Melville Dollar Unalaska St. Paul St. George Islands Pribiloff Group E. Lester Jones United States Commissioner of Fisheries Seattle Alaska Dora Aleutian Islands Aleutian

Tragic Crossing Accident Sends Body 60 Miles on Engine

The body of Nicholas Geison of Otis near La Porte was found on a Lake Shore engine pilot as it arrived in Chicago. He was killed when his buggy was struck at a grade crossing. His horse survived. the engineer did not know an accident occurred.

LA Porte Ind Nicholas Geison Otis Here Lake Shore Chicago Geison

Dr A M Johnson Champions Chiropractic Cure

Dr A M Johnson promotes chiropractic as a science linking brain spine and nerves to health. He offers free consultation and examination at 812-14 American Bank Block Second at Madison, with hours listed for morning and afternoon.

A. M. Johnson American Bank Block Madison Main

Issaquah Sunday School Convention Held at Baptist Church

The Issaquah district Sunday school convention met at the Baptist church with Mrs. Wilson of Chehalis as a delegate who spoke about the world convention in Switzerland last year.

Issaquah Baptist Church Mra. Wilson Chehalis Switzerland

Brazil Allowed to Study Our Ships

Washington June 19 Mission has been given to the Brazilian government to send three naval officers to the United States to study modern battleships and military matters. They will report to Admiral Badger commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet on board the Wyoming at Vera Cruz.

Washington United States Badger Wyoming Vera Cruz

Residence Theatres Offer Mix of Dramas and Comedies

At Pleasant Hour till Sunday the lineup includes A Maze of Mystery and The Little Mail Carrier while Animated Weekly No 117 and Mike Searches for His Long Lost Brother entertain. Greenwood features Her Father's Guilt and The Book Incognito with Marys Pa Plays Poker among two reels and serials.

Mike

Singerman's Sale Cleans Out Odds and Ends

Singerman's Sale nears end as suits and more are heavily discounted. Prices drop across men and boy wear with shirts, hats, underwear and accessories slashed. The sale continues daily from 9 to 10 at night as customers brag about bargains and Singerman's aims to clear stock.

Fear Race War Threatens Fraser River Salmon Season

Six hundred white and Indian fishermen have formed an organization to freeze out Japanese fishermen on the Fraser river as the sockeye season opens. They warned Col. J. D. Taylor, M. P., that they will act if the government does not intervene.

New Westminster B. C Fraser River

Orrine Drink Habit Trial Offer At Swift's Pharmacy

A newspaper ad promotes Orrine as a home treatment for drink habit with a money back guarantee if it fails. Two forms are available, a powder and pills, priced at $1.00 per box, with a booklet offered and a simple in-store consultation at Swift's Pharmacy.

Bartell Drug Stores Swift Pike

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