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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
12
A noted beauty doctor propounds a simple, inexpensive mixture said to promote hair growth and restore color. The remedy, marketed under the doctor’s name, claims effectiveness with minimal cost and effort for those with gray or thinning hair.
Fragmentary ad copy describes bald heads and crow hair products and perfumes. It mentions dandruff concerns and marketed tonics, with buyers urged to try remedies claimed to stop hair loss. The language is promotional and unclear.
In a humorous interview, Uncle Dad claims to have offered grand schemes to Col. Goethals about securing the canal. He portrays himself as modest, praising the colonel while detailing a fanciful defense plan with balloons and nitroglycerine.
Regular ten dollar plate offered at five dollars with claim of painless fitting and quality work. Advertisement promises a genuine restorative plate to replace missing teeth and restore mouth symmetry, youth, and confidence.
Deputy Charles Boulsson urged strict supervision of seagoing craft in France amid concerns that many vessels between France and Algeria are aged 25 to 45 years. The St Augustine sank in calm due to rusted plates collapsing, though inspectors had deemed it seaworthy and it was replaced by the Emile.
London March 14. Reply by the Balan allies to the peace proposals of the power was delayed again today, presumably because the allies hope for the fall of Adrianople, thus eliminating from the negotiations all consideration of that point.
A narrator recalls a man who inherits a fortune then squanders it through extravagant living. Starting with a small ascent, he rises to an estate draw of 100000 a year, marries, faces a costly divorce, and eventually amasses 700000 before dying. The tale warns that wealth can ruin character and life.
In San Francisco on March 14, Judge Sargent reversed a police ruling, urging less constitutional rigidity and more common sense in interpreting statutes aimed at social improvement. The case involved F Enco ya nde, a laundryman charged with violating late hour employment ordinances. The opinion argues the measure benefits workers and reflects societal needs, not abstract constitutional dogma.
Boston readers report the Bachelor Maids debate Mrs Page’s $5 yearly tax idea. They say they would accept the tax if women could propose, while many married women back equal rights. Miss Agnes E Ryan suggests taxing single women as equals and allowing them to propose and vote.
Regal Dental Offices advertises in city space with Dr. L. A. Clark D D and associates at 1405 Third Ave NW Corner Union. Note asks readers to bring this ad.
An old advertisement claims Danderine cleanses hair and scalp, removes dandruff, and prevents itching. It asserts hair becomes light and fluffy within minutes and, after weeks, new hair grows all over the scalp. Offers a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
In Pomona on March 14 Dr. Harris Garcelon announced Sperry, son of a San Francisco flour manufacturer, inoculated at Victorville with Friedmann tuberculosia serum on March 3, is improving. On March 10 Garcelon reported Sperry gained five and one half pounds, looks better, and remains hopeful. Sperry, then in last stages, communicated with Dr Herd of Pittsburgh, prompting Garcelon to administer the serum.
A car carrying Olga Cummings and four others plunged over a 70 foot embankment near Oxnard. The crash left Cummings dead and four others with serious injuries. Authorities investigate cause as victims are treated. Paragraph references also note arrest in France over alleged defalcations involving a railroad manager.
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