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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
7
Leveron and another Grand Opera Company member will sing at Firlands tonight with the regular moving show as well. A picture machine was secured and presented to Firlands for popular subscription receipts. Beers auntie Tea Fumaetiee claims to cure cold in one day at 25e.
A renewed bid to revive Senate Bill 10 granting pensions for deserted mothers failed in the Washington House. Representatives Zednick and Houser of King County pushed the measure Wednesday night, but it was defeated 41 to 27 the following afternoon.
In federal liquor conspiracy testimony Logan Hillingsley calmly describes bribing police, forging permits, and using transfer clerks to move whisky into dry Seattle. The courtroom crowd reacts as Hillingsley’s cool explanations clash with the public’s faith in justice.
Witness recounts paying Gill $4000 to obtain papers as mayor and officers argued over possession. Vanderveer, Beckingham, and Putnam figures surface amid tense exchanges about subpoenas and control of documents. Room concealment and references to Pred and Holton are noted as the scene unfolds.
An advertisement claims applying four ounces of plain liquid argon at night will dissolve dandruff completely. It asserts origo will stop itching, leave hair fluffy and glossy, and that four ounces suffices for all users with repeat applications to eliminate traces of dandruff. The copy notes liquid arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
Itching torture stops with Zemo a penetrating disappearing liquid available at drug stores for 25c or 1 large bottle for 1. It cleanses soothes and heals most skin diseases quickly and effectively. Zemo is not greasy easily applied and costs little to relieve distress. FW Rose Co Cleveland O.
Testimony shows most letters and records were destroyed except the order book and two check books. Logan’s checkbooks listed large payments to Jesse Moore Hunt Co as evidence. Telegrams from August reveal shipments and a September wire to have 600 cases of whisky ready, with Alaska consignee names provided by Eddie Baker.
An old advertisement touts Geta-It as a fast acting corn remedy. It claims two drops cause corn to shrivel and detach like removing a glove, promising immediate drying and relief. The copy emphasizes wide availability and sale through KcLawrence & Co and Seattle’s Owl Drug Co.
An advertisement urges readers to visit a dental office for a free examination. It emphasizes poor teeth cause many illnesses from rheumatism to digestion problems, and promises painless work with guaranteed satisfaction. The clinic highlights experienced dentists, sterilization, bright offices, and low prices driven by high patient volume, inviting readers to come tomorrow.
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