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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
7
Contest invites concise telegram rewrites under ten words each. Entries due March 20 1916. Prizes include merchandise orders from five to ten dollars. All entrants may participate regardless of location.
In Seattle, Rainier Bakery at 913 Second Ave. proclaims booming demand with a restaurant expansion. The advertisement urges customers to try their goods, promising satisfaction and delight from first bite.
Dear friends in Seattle are urged to seek out Wark-Baker Piano Co for a wide line including Iverson, Hallet & Davis, Conway, P. S. Wick, Lexington, Shattuck and the Virtuosa Player Piano. The writer notes they bought there after searching stores, praising terms and value.
Union Bakery and Cafe at 217 Pike Street in Seattle draws customers with delicious bread and cakes. The note praises tasty tea and light lunches for downtown shoppers, noting low prices and regular visits by the writer to the establishment.
Union telegram asks Seattle recipient to purchase U S Navy middies silk middy tie army shoes a tent khaki suit and camp outfit for Sam and Dad plus an olive drab blanket and to mail a catalogue before state guards buy the inventory for the Mexican campaign Mother Washington signs the note urging timely orders from Kirk’s Army Navy Store 1209 First Ave.
Ailing group from West E Tell area seeks assistance from Washington authorities to address ongoing concerns. Local officials urge prompt action to secure needed resources and support for residents.
A reader praises Dr Holt for osteopathic care explaining it improved health and reduced headaches. The testimonial notes the doctor also practices optometry and fitted George with glasses at a low cost.
A bank named as executor of a deceased father's will assures heirs that the American Savings Bank and Trust Co will distribute the estate while protecting the mother from poor investments and unscrupulous agents. Charges are nominal and income derives monthly, with funds going to the bank for check processing.
Westerly 7 4 a i Malto-Brau is touted as the sole beverage endorsed by all tasters, claiming health benefits and a delightful taste that surpasses beer. It is presented as rapidly popular across the United States, with the Malt o Brau Distributing Co. at 806 Third Ave Seattle listing distribution.
Mr Good Dresser touts Frost and Seynes's new daylight tailoring establishment at 1225 First Ave corner University. The firm markets a high class credit system for tailored suits and features a $25 Easter suit praised for style and quality.
Mrs Old Broom Washington ad promotes 10 days of free trial for Franz Premier Electric Cleaner delivered to any home in Washington. De Laye Sales Co at 420 Union invites calls to Elliott 152 for ordering.
Westf and Union Telegram to Seattle mothers urges trust in Pure Milk Dairy. It touts purity of milk and cream from tested cows and offers today’s milk by phone at Main 2545. Maplewood ice cream praised for consistent quality.
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