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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1914
Page
7
A claim that electric treatment can cure men and women after doctors and drugs fail highlights a medical fad or advertorial promoted as a breakthrough. The piece emphasizes the method’s success for various ailments and its appeal to patients seeking alternatives to traditional care.
A promotional piece extols Electra-Vita as a self charged body battery that streams life giving electricity to nerves overnight. It promises renewed vigor and health with no shocks and urges skeptical readers to consult cured customers, including H. McGurty of Seattle Washington.
Advertisement promising a free 90 page illustrated book about a treatment called Piedra Vita. It includes a mail coupon, prepaid sealed book, and free consultation with office hours listed. Suitable for historical classifieds.
Charlie Herzog revitalizes the Reds with new life as The Star notes Alexandria prospects. Johnny Rawlings earns a potential regular job and Ed Kippert, a Pacific Coast player, also shows promise.
In Alexandria on March 17 Cincinnati aims to field a first division club under manager Herzog. He has rebuilt the roster with disciplined, intelligent players, including Von Kolnitz and Rowan, while pitching remains a weakness. Outfield candidates Bates Moran Marsans and Kippert vie for spots as Rawlings and Roy Miller compete for infield roles.
California fans pack Vernon for a high profile clash as Joe Rivers and Freddie Welsh prepare for a 20 round battle. Weigh ins planned at 11:15 minutes before the 3 20 pm bell with a capacity crowd anticipated and advance sales strong.
Gould defeats George F. Covey four straight games in the opening match of their series in Philadelphia. Scores were 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 as Gould, an American and English amateur champion, wins decisively.
Eddie Graney argues against counting seconds over a downed boxer and calls for unassisted ten second rests. He cites the Old California club method with a distant timekeeper and says referees should not touch fighters or coach them. He favors ordering breaks over forcing breaks in clinches.
Chicago March 17 Hank O Day advised Jimmy Johnston a spot in the Cub outfield. Tommy Leach will be at third Heine Zimmerman at short Good Schulte and Johnston to compose the outfield.
Louisa Rees is a 10 to 8 favorite over Herb White for a ten round fight tonight. Rees previously won a decision over the local man at similar distance.
The White House games finished Monday with Tenney 100 defeating Thomas 62 and Williamen 100 against Samples 60. Luna Park Natatorium opens March 21.
Best in traveling goods at the right price with repair service. Elliott 1169 listed for contact at 004 Second Ave.
The city park department readies the 60-044 ten nia courts and rivately owned facilities for summer baseball and ice cream season. Amateur enthusiasts push to resume Sunday ball at Lincoln Park while clubs roll courts at Firlock on the lake. excitement flows over local sports, boxing, and early season practice.
Advertisement touts gold crowns and bridgework with pricing from 5 to 15 dollars per set for true-to-nature teeth. Claims 15 year guarantee and endorsement by business leaders and the dental profession.
Insist on Seattle made goods to boost output and require the manufacturer to hire more workers. A larger weekly payroll means greater Seattle prosperity and economic vitality for the area.
Tiliks owner Dugdale enforces a zero tolerance policy on alcohol for players during spring training with a ban extending to entering or leaving bars. Smok ing is allowed moderately while smoking is discouraged. Pitchers and catchers arrive Thursday with the rest reporting March 24. First game against University of Washington March 27 at 2:30. A March 29 exhibition features a Japanese all star lineup.
Samuel L. Russell was elected president of the Seattle Tennis Club. Other officers named were B. Pelly as vice president Carl D. Lewis as secretary and H Force as treasurer. The schedule lists a high school tournament in early June club championships in June and July and the Washington state series in August.
Joe Azevedo travels to Ohio to train for a March 23 bout with Charley White in Racine Wisconsin. The match marks a major step in Azevedo's boxing schedule.
Claude Cooper, star outfielder of the New York Giants, has signed a three year contract to join the Brooklyn Federals, announced from Fort Worth Texas.
Tex Ver non and jockey Bennett fought six rounds to a draw in Aberdeen Monday night.
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