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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
5
Stacy Darkhuff secretary of Fire stone Tire and Rubber Co. Akron Ohio says Seattle is in better shape than any city he has ever visited highlighting civic resilience and economic vigor observed in the area.
A growing fashion among society women favors mercotised wax to rejuvenate complexions. The polish yields a natural look, peeling off old skin gradually with no discomfort, revealing a fresh white, soft surface within weeks. Also touted is saxolite wash to remove wrinkles, using one ounce in half a pint of witch hazel.
An advertisement touts pure multified coconut oil as a gentle, grease free shampoo alternative. It claims less alkali than soap, no hair damage, and a rich lather from one to two teaspoons with easy rinse. It promises quick drying, bright fluffy hair and long lasting supply at low cost.
With documents showing transfer history of franchise rights to Puget Sound Electric, the public service commission continued the rate hearing to Monday. Suburban Tacoma interurban district residents allege Seattle limits violation of the public utility act by charging more than 5 cents.
Mayor Gill left for Olympia to protest Senate Bill 200 which would strip cities of control over public utilities. The measure, with a referendum clause in the senate version, heads to the house this week and the city of Seattle plans to enter an official protest before legislators.
The Municipal league praises Haas as thoroughly honest and conscientious. He represents no party and backs city utilities plus water and light plants, pledging to follow the express wish of the people.
Vancouver Wash March 1 J F Nelson station agent for the Northern Pacific here was held up by two young men at 10 o clock last night. They rifled the cash register and safe escaping with about 400 dollars in cash and valuables. One assailant carried an automatic Colt revolver and another a six inch dagger.
An open meeting of the Seattle Home Economica club will be held Tuesday afternoon at Broadway high school. Rev. M. H. Marvin of Tacoma, member state industrial welfare commission, will give the chief address.
W. Hi Sawyer aged 55 a real estate dealer from Auburn killed himself in a Sacramento hotel. He left a note claiming hopeless debt.
Olympia March 1 by a 62 to 18 vote the house repealed the eight hour law for public work. King county delegates Grass Hastings and Hull supported the repeal while Herger Murphine and Zednick opposed. Absent were Lane Meas Renick Tonkin and Webster. Amendments to a $150000 senate appropriation were defeated and the senate expected to act today. Frank Reeves criticized a consolidation of elections as a scheme linked to the wet and dry issue before prohibition takes effect.
Oregon state building dedication took place at the Panama Pacific International Exposition with Gov Johnson, Mayor Ralph, and Expo President C C Moore in attendance. The ceremony highlighted Oregon’s presence among participating states in San Francisco.
Older readers are urged to keep bowels open for health and vitality. The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup as a mild effective laxative, combining senna with pepsin, sold by druggists and offered with a free trial bottle by Dr W B Caldwell at 452 Washington Monticello, Ill.
An old home remedy promotes drinking abundant water and taking Jad Salts four ounces in a glass of water before breakfast to cleanse and stimulate kidneys. It claims kidneys filter daily 500 grains of waste and that the remedy neutralizes urine acids, easing bladder weakness and backache.
A reader letters column presents two family worries about a 17 year old daughter who goes out late, spends freely, refuses school, and shames the family, and a widowed mother asking how to steer her 22 year old son away from a girlfriend. The advisor says grown children follow natural impulses and suggests considering the son's sacrifices and possible juvenile court guidance.
A medical advisory passage urges self cure for nerves focusing on sleep, outdoor activity, water intake, plain nutritious food, and open windows. It notes many nervous cases could improve with personal effort and stresses self forgetfulness as key.
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