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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
5
The Eilers Talking Machine Company exclusively offers The Mastrola for 12.50 with time payments. The hornless, oak finished machine plays all standard disc records and has drawn widespread inquiries since its release, appealing to campers and cottage owners seeking portable outdoor harmony.
An advertisement promotes mercorized wax and a cold cream routine to protect skin in hot weather. It claims mercorized wax cleanses pores and brightens skin, with one ounce sufficient for a renovation. Astringent lotion made from powdered xolite and hazel is advised for daytime use to tighten skin and erase wrinkles.
Chinese commercial commissioners are due Friday in Seattle for a two day visit hosted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Judge Thomas Burke leads plans to impress the guests with Seattle’s role in U S China trade. Executives Yandel Goon Dip and Ah King prepare tours, dinners, and a closing album of city maps and pictures.
A German alleged hoax involving a Dr Meyer Gerhard, billed as a German Red Cross lecturer, is said to be a front for Dr Alfred Meyer a senior German official. He supposedly came to buy war supplies while pretending to lecture. Cartoonist Ahern offers hints for other foreign visitors.
O'Brien farmer John Vaughn, 49, is jailed after being accused of paying ardent court to neighbor Misa Hertha Lindsay. He admits drinking when she reportedly draped over her gate and asked him to marry her.
A playful description invites readers to view a staircase illusion from above or below. The effect may surprise with repeated viewing as the steps appear to flip.
An ounce of Mesh from the heel of Dewey Remanyder, a stock boy for Lowman and Hanford stationers, was valued at $3000 by a jury in Judge Tallman's court. The injury occurred when his foot was pinched between an elevator and its casing last March as he worked, and he sued for $5000.
Seep and Reatnol Ointment claims to remove sores wounds and other skin troubles. Marketed as a reliable household treatment, it is sold by all druggists and advertised as prescription strength for twenty years.
Miss Ellen Murdock 21 perished in a blaze that destroyed The Bungalow, a two story house owned by Miss Fannie Martin in Folsom California. Firemen arrived too late as Miss Murdock tried to escape from a window and then ran back into the room where she died.
A letter sent by L Landau of the J B Robinson Co to Wycek Landau in Russian Poland was returned with a consul general note saying mail to the war zone is not admissible, illustrating wartime mail disruption.
A man reported in Vernon that Abbott, burned out two weeks ago, cannot reach his sister. He believes her name to be Linsie May Cheenwood, now possibly married twice, and says she lives in Seattle while he stays at the City hotel opposite the city hall.
Francia M. Edgar demanded a divorce after his wife allegedly circulated false stories and took her chew of tobacco to bed, a dispute noted in Huntington.
A Ford of Burton was charged by Prosecutor Lundin in superior court Tuesday with second degree burglary of W. C. Whitfield's Burton store. Joe Thomas and Louis Nelson were also charged with second degree burglary for the alleged June 17 burglary of Mrs. W. A. Hale's home.
Earl Preston, arrested by Motorcycle Cop G J Fuller for speeding, abandoned a stolen motorcycle and fled into a warehouse area on Duwamish Ave. Fuller entered a garage briefly and Preston has not been seen since.
Olympia June 22. A Crescent O. Co. stockholders meeting drew little attendance. Only 56 dollars was raised toward the three thousand dollar target to cover claims before the well can be opened. Tacoma stockholders contributed 1,000 dollars, and equal sums are hoped from Seattle and Olympia.
Capt Bagott of the Eureka describes harboring German steamers and sailing craft at nearly every west coast port. Hulls are barnacled and ships are largely laden as the Eureka arrives from Antofogasta, Chile.
The National Association of Credit Men held 100 delegates entertained by Seattle hosts as they passed through en route from Salt Lake City to the Panama-Pacific exposition. The event showcased community hospitality during the convention journey.
A crowd of more than 3,000 gathered on Greenwood Avenue between 73rd and Tothsta Monday night to dance to the Firemen's band. The waxed street spanned two blocks as dancers filled the area before the band departs for the San Francisco exposition.
During the convention week Shriners will attend four balls two luncheons and two social gatherings at the Rainier club and the Rathskeller. They will have little to do aside from these functions reflecting a light schedule for the event.
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