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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
12
A dated ad promotes a healing oil for kidney lining and potions, claiming new life and health will follow. It urges continued treatment after worm symptoms vanish to prevent recurrence and guarantees pharmacist refunds if not satisfied. It touts original imported GOLD AL and three sizes with sealed packages from drug stores.
The University of Washington establishes the first college of fisheries in the United States. It merges fishing, technological, and fish culture studies into a four year program with practical work at hatcheries and on fishing vessels. John N. Cobb leads the college. A campus cannery and related facilities are planned for hands on instruction and research.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska bureau issues a leaflet detailing Alaska fisheries. It lists over 100 salmon canneries, about 100 salteries, 60 mild cure plants, nearly 100 herring plants, 15 codfish curing plants, eight clam canning plants, plus Alkafish, mackerel, sablefish, shrimp, whale, anchovies and trout. It notes fish by products and fertilizer firms and offers copies on request.
Gertrude Wormworth, name given, fired two shots in the subway near Grand Central. She was disarmed and taken to Bellevue hospital for observation. She claimed the shots were aimed at Detective William J. Burns over a dispute involving a friend. Burns said he had heard shots but knew of no reason for the attack.
A Bacing Airplane Company hydro plane carried international mail from Vancouver B C to Seattle in three hours with a fuel stop at Edmonds. Pilot Eddie Hubbard flew a pouch of 60 letters and a personal message from Vancouver postmaster R G MacPherson to Seattle postmaster Edgar Battle. Hubbard performed stunt flights in Vancouver before the trip, with a Vancouver woman passenger aboard on one leg.
JUNEAU March 4 Covered with ice after a northeast gale the halibut schooner Walla Halla of Seattle foundered off Point Retreat in Lynn canal last Friday. The crew drifted to Admiralty island two days without food before rescue. Their hands feet and faces were badly frozen. other schooners Gypsy Francis Danga and Alfa have not been heard from.
In Oak Park a bank robbery was halted by cashier D. K. Colclough who fired several shots at the robbers. Milton Fisher, 21, a taxi driver, confessed complicity and is jailed. the bandit fled in the taxi.
Idaho ends direct primary after ten years as Gov. Davia signs the amended election law. August first Tuesday primary nominates county officers and precinct committeemen, with county conventions choosing state delegates and state conventions naming all state and congressional candidates. Democrats and Republicans supported the bill, Nonpartisan League opposed.
The Curypyius, one of the largest prewar transpacific steamers, is due in Seattle from San Francisco to complete loading for the Far Law voyage. The ship belongs to the big Plue Funnel line, which will operate on the Pacific once more.
Seattle city council voted five to four to strike a $15,000 item from an ordinance funding Skagit river exploration for a $5,600,000 dam and power plant. Remaining $20,000 is approved for Gorge creek investigation as Stillaguamish power touted as cheaper. Councilman Erickson opposed broader probe. others sided with him.
Juneau dispatch reports a $3 vote plurality for Charles Sulzer in Alaska territory delegate race against James Wie sham. Telegraphic certificates from interior precincts are returned but final election certification awaits official confirmation.
An advertisement touts Knowlton’s Dandeline as a hair beautifier that removes dandruff and stops hair loss. It claims in minutes hair becomes light and wavy and, after weeks of use, new fine hair grows across the scalp. It urges buying a small bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
The column extols how refining and training boost value, comparing raw brain cells to improved goods. It links annual spring apparel such as suits coats dresses and hats to the Florence Upstairs Store offering stylish upgrades for readers amid a broader note on development and worth.
A New York City physician shares a home remedy for concealing gray hair. The instructions involve dissolving Orlex powder in four ounces of distilled or rain water, then combing through the hair. Each box includes mixing directions and a gold bond guarantee claiming the product is safe, non staining, non greasy, and makes gray hair appear younger.
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