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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
6
A garbled ad features Dr Burkhart promoting a vegetable remedy with a money back promise. It urges readers to seek treatment for ailments and warns of a prepaid delivery from Cincinnati area. The text includes price references and mentions a Cherry Mill Square address in Ohio.
The advertisement touts Resinol as a soothing healing ointment that penetrates skin to remove impurities and stop itching. It claims eczema, rashes, pimples, and other eruptions are healed with no need for experiments, and urges doctors nationwide to endorse it. Readers may request a trial parcel by writing to Resinol in Baltimore, Maryland.
The item depicts a satirical view of a public office seeker as a bohemian figure. It contrasts the pursuit with a whimsical tone, referencing Washington and contemporaries in a fragmentary newspaper snapshot. The piece hints at infatuation and personal quirks within the political milieu.
Athens reports Crown Prince Constantine elevated to the throne by the Greek minister council after the assassination of King George. Lieut Col Francoudis recounts the fatal shooting in which Schinas fired, the king died 30 minutes later, and Olga sails to Salonika aboard a Russian ship.
An article promotes a simple hair darkener using bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound to restore gray hair to a natural shade. It claims benefits as a dandruff remedy and scalp tonic, with cheap, lasting effects and easy procurement through a drugstore. The ad notes Barbo Compound availability and asks druggists to obtain it.
Portmouth New Hampshire March 19 John Habbitt who yesterday confessed to Deputy Sheriff Wilbur B Shaw that he murdered Emma Brooks at Kingston New York four years ago last eight cut the throat of his cellmate Lec Levengeau and then badly slashed his own throat in the county jail Both men were taken to Portsmouth hospital where 40 stitches were required to close the wounds in Sevengean s throat His wounds are dangerous Babbitt has a deep wound five inches in length but will recover
Fragmentary report describes a tragedy at Saloniki during a royal review of Greece. Murky details mention principals involved and a controversial capture, with scarce corroboration and unclear motive.
Representations before U S Commissioner Cannon in Portland led to J A Ralston a former Seattle businessman held for the next federal grand jury session charged with opium smuggling. Inspectors said thousands of dollars of opium enter the country monthly and a downtown opium clearing house is under raid plans. Carl Straight and H H Line are reported in New York City.
Mrs. Char Frederick Valmer, daughter of a wealthy merchant, was fined five dollars for disorderly conduct after reportedly kicking taxi windows and behaving like a college cheerleader during a late night ride from a cafe on Federal Street to her home. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh suburb Wilkinsburg. The Northwestern alumni banquet and officers election will be held at the Hotel Washington Annex on Friday evening March 28.
Chicago reports a striking story of Caro, a beautiful working girl and aspiring architect with high ideals, who after a three city search wins a bride role in a bathing girl calendar and plans a June wedding.
The item lists home remedies for blood cleansing hair tonics and eye soothing draughts. It recounts a Chicago model Rollins and Detroit designer romance sparked by a 1915 bathing girl calendar, leading to plans for a June wedding after months of a long search.
Prof Stevens invites dancers to join a new one-step method at Fourth and Pine. Call for details on how to learn swiftly and join the graceful crowd.
Progressives, Republicans, Democrats and nonpartisans unite to press for an opportunity for the people to express themselves on electing the next U S senator. The Star reports the legislature failed to pass House Bill 76 despite unanimous house support, prompting calls for a special session or a statewide election. Rep William Wray and Rep Thomas Murphine urge action and discuss costs and timing. Senator Dan Landen favors a short session or a direct Senate election to avoid vote juggling.
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