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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

4

Fourth of July at Lake Washington Canal Opening

War time limits a grand spectacle for the July 4 Lake Washington ship canal opening. A steamers and yachts procession will traverse the canal and encircle the lakes before speeches at Fremont. Lester Jones will represent President Wilson in Seattle. Committee urges residents to spend the holiday near the lakes to crowd the event.

Lake Washington Ship Canal Fremont Wilson R . Lester Jones Washington United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Seattle Lakes

Ice Cream Dealers to Enter New Army Cantonments

Washington June 20 The first official regulations for 16 cantonments housing America's new national army limit liquor sellers to outside a two mile deadline around camps while allowing soft drink establishments and ice cream dealers inside the cantonments.

Washington America Haker

Anglers Night at Exhibit Planned by Seattle Club

Fishermen will gather tonight at the industrial exhibit located at Fifth and University for a program organized by the Seattle Fly and Bait Casting Club. The event invites city anglers to showcase skills and learn new techniques.

Fifth and University Seattle Fly and Bait Casting Club

Munitions Workers Risk Life in Canadian Plant Fire Drill

American migrants E A Stanland and Robert J Le Files describe a dangerous nitro glycerine plant near Noble Ontario. They tell of a five second alarm and rapid chute evacuation before explosions, barbed wire, high voltage guards, and the risk of fatal accidents. They left Seattle and registered for US select service.

E. A. Stanland Robert J. le Files Nobile Ontario Earth le Files Stanland la Files United States England Seattle

Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham remedies for health

Mrs. Elsie J. Van Der ae of Paterson New Jersey reports relief from back pain irregularities sleeplessness and breathing issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She recommends the remedies to other women seeking similar help.

Paterson N. J Lydia F. Pinkham Dewnpapers Pinkham Lydia EE Elsie J. van der Ae York St. Paterson N. Witte Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine & Co Lynn Mags

Finest physical manhood to shape the Army selection

Washington reports that nearly 40 percent of men drafted will be rejected at the first physical exam due to stringent tests. About 1,006,000 must be drawn to fill the initial 625,000 levy as surgeons say the regular army already rejects 40 to 69 percent. The chosen men will form the world’s best army physically.

Washington America

Pacific Northwest Rose Society Exhibit At Arena

The Pacific Northwest Rose Society will hold its annual show in the Arena on June 25 and 26. Admission is 10 cents with proceeds benefiting the Fatherless Children of France fund.

The Arena France Pacific Northwest Rose Society Fatherless Children of France Fund

Charge Elimination On Pacific Coast Round Trip Tickets

Transcontinental Line ends the 50 cent vali dating fee for Pacific coast round trip tickets per notice to the Transportation Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.

Transcontinental Linen Transportation Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

New Corn Remover Sparks Large Drug Store Demand

A new Ice Mint corn remover from a Japanese product causes a rush to drug stores as women anticipate lighter fashionable shoes. The preparation claims to remove corn roots without pain, soothing tender skin and avoiding infection from cutting or paring.

No More Gray Hair Q Ban Guarantee and Products

An advertisement for Q-Ban promises satisfaction or money back and discounts at Owl Drug Co Bartell Drug Co and other drug stores. It touts Q Ban Hair Tonite Q Ban Liquid Shampoo Q Ban Toilet Soap and Q Ban Depilatory with a free illustrated book on Hair Culture mailed to Memphi a Tenn.

Owl Dru Co Bartell Drug Co Hemsig-Isllis Drug Co Memphia Tenn

Gate Receipts Size Johnson Jeffries Versus Willard Moran

Johnson Jeffries fought July 4 1910 at Keno Nevada with gate receipts of 270756. Willard Moran battled March 26 1916 in New York City drawing 151524 in gate receipts.

Bill J Keno Nev New York City Norma Talmadge Henry B. A Mies Talmadgee

Today's Market Report from Fruit and Produce Dealers

Market notes list assorted items with prices and origins, including Australia and Florida crops, Nebraskan produce, and Yakima goods. Entries cover parsley, onions, rhubarb, tomatoes, turnips, yellow squash, potatoes, and various sales figures, reflecting mixed regional supply and pricing.

Australia Tireen C.seereses Cesvccreeee Cooh Vic Caecateens Pepcorm Nebraska Florida

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