Unsure Fragments Hint at Ad Price Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about price and finery but no coherent event or names. Unable to identify a clear person, organization, place, or date from the snippet.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about price and finery but no coherent event or names. Unable to identify a clear person, organization, place, or date from the snippet.
A fragment notes a linery bloom priced at 25 cents per item described as forget-me-flowers roses.
A fragmented notice discusses women’s clothing items labeled as “JUS WOME” with references to length, hen tips, and a size range from six onward. The readable bits suggest apparel guidance or product notes lacking full context. No clear event or primary actor identified.
Partial OCR shows a mix of items from a small town ad page. Mentions children’s clothing ages and prices, groceries like cocoa and beans, household items, and a few price figures such as 50c 10c and 5c. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse into full items.
An advertisement touts Electra-Vita as a nightly electric treatment to restore strength and vitality. It claims to energize nerves and organs, cure nervous debility, and boost overall health, offering a free 9 page book and mail coupon for details.
Springfield, June 24. William McCarney, manager for the late Luther McCarty, set to explain before Judge G G Lydy on probate of the will. An inventory lists Calgary fight receipts at 26 dollars, with gate receipts in the thousands. McCarney and promoter Tommy Burns must account for missing funds from the Calgary bout.
In Seattle on Monday the Tacoma Tigers routed the league leaders as HAVE MERCY, JOE fell behind in every department. Dell exited after surrendering a home run with two on. Fullerton stepped in to try to halt the surge but could not.
Willie Ritchie arrived in San Francisco after a light road run at his San Rafael camp to pick a referee for his bout. He will meet Eddie Graney and Joe Lavy and is likely to have Jim Griffin approved by both sides. Rivers trains at the Beach around 137 pounds and has not weighed in again.
Advertisers claim a new system of dentistry after years of study promising perfect teeth under ideal conditions. They boast half price for dental work, citing a $19 gold crown now $4 and $10 plates for $5, with a written guarantee and gas.
A dental manager advertises at 1405 Third Ave NW corner Union Street. The note urges readers to bring this advertisement with them for the service or appointment action.
In Calgary June 24 Arthur Pelkey, a heavyweight boxer, was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death in the ring of Luther McCarty. Chief Justice Harvey’s charge was unfavorable to Pelkey, yet the jury acquitted after 45 minutes deliberation, finding the blow not intended to cause death. Pelkey received warm congratulations as he left the box.
The third day of the Seattle Commercial Club chess tournament features Frank J. Marshall of New York, the American champion, facing 20 top Seattle players in the afternoon. Tonight he plays 12 players blindfolded as part of the two day event, with Monday's results showing 17 wins and one draw in 18 games.
Reports from across the country detail boxing changes and matchups. Jack Dillon’s arm injury cancels his Winnipeg bout with Tony Capon. Ad Zette versus Jimmy Walsh set for Saltair Park in Salt Lake City. Jack Britton and Jimmy Duffy settle to a draw in Buffalo after ten rounds. Bud Anderson and Harlem Tommy Murphy planned for August with Ritchie Rivers winner to meet Coffroth’s summer program. Eddie Camp and Ledoux slated for a 20 round bantam clash at Tom McCarey’s Vernon Arena in Los Angeles.
The University of Washington students cancel the banquet planned in honor of the returning crew due to members not returning as a group from Poughkeepsie. A reception will instead honor athletes who return home this week at Seattle Athletic Club.
A tattered baseball glove owned by Phillies shortstop Mike Doolan is credited with helping the team push toward a National League pennant. The ragged mitt, described as a doughnut around a hole, is noted for its effect on Doolan’s fielding and bat control, with doctors and peers commenting on its unlikely impact.
San Francisco June 24 boxers for tonight's 40 rounds of milling reported fit and ready. Three ten round bouts, one six round, and a four round curtain raiser are scheduled. Topliner features Johnny O Leary of Seattle and Lee Johnson of Oakland. Johnson holds a decision over O Leary that the Northwest fighter hopes to reverse.
Tacoma raises funds to send three Stadium high athletes Al Crane Spike Roberts and Gail Bandy to Chicago for Inter scholastic Junior and senior A A U meets. Crane set a new Tacoma high jump record and the trip cost 460 dollars, funded by public subscription. Smallpox outbreak reported aboard the U S S St Louis carrying Oregon naval militia, ship quarantined near San Francisco.
The Seattle team endures a long slump as Gipe is out and Charlie Pullerton joins the hospital squad with a back injury while Fullerton hurts his arm. Meikle, Dell, and Melver must cover until the injured return. Roy Brown shines after Raymond is ejected. Philadelphia defeats Seattle 8 to 3 with 15 hits against Handsome Bill James.
Henry Irslinger, the well known Australian wrestler, arrived Sunday night and married Miss Ernie K. Smart in Seattle on Monday. The couple met a year ago while Irslinger wrestled in Europe. A Dreamland dance was announced for tonight.
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