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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
2
James A. Edmunds launches Rose-A-Teria at 1621 Westlake. The new shop centers on rose bushes as its main stock in trade, adding a fresh plant themed option to the Terra family offerings.
Captain Foulois, veteran aviation officer, leads the air squadron in Mexico. A. B. Richardson of Lowell Mass has built a double hydro aeroplane claimed to carry 20 passengers and reach 150 mph. The craft combines two large biplanes with a deck for a machine gun and uses pontoons for water starts.
Magnolia beach on the Sound near Fort Lawton would become a municipal bathing beach if the plan from the harbors and public grounds committee is adopted. Councilmen Bolton Hewreth and Fitzgerald discussed the proposal after their first meeting on Tuesday. The water at Magnolia beach is protected from currents.
An old advertisement urges women to use Poslam for skin protection and to treat eczema pimples rashes and redness. It promotes Poslam cream for overall protection and Poslam Soap for daily use, claiming soap irritations are avoided and samples available by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
Washington March 21 Military experts say the army air force will back the punitive expedition into Mexico in pursuit of Francisco Villa. About ten aeroplanes accompany General Pershing's force to locate Villa and direct field artillery.
Harry B Wiley a contractor and builder formally announced his candidacy for sheriff. James T Jones a Kent roadCursor for the past two and a half years announced his candidacy for county commissioner. Wiley formerly sheriff of Muscatine county Iowa and has lived in Seattle ten years. Jones has been a King county resident since 1881 and was formerly in farming grain and feed business.
Civic groups led by Dr Fannie Leake Cummings and Mrs John Mille Day demand an assembly room in the new courthouse for meetings of women’s and men’s organizations. Lafe Hamilton and Krist Knudsen resist pledging space, saying it may be needed for other purposes while City commissioners debate the plan.
Six candidates seek sheriff and three vie for county auditor in the race. Potential clerk contenders include Norman Wardall and Henry Odom with Percy Thomas and George Grant considered for county clerk. Possible commissioner bid by WHI K. Sickels against Michael J. Carrigan. Prosecuting attorney race features Alfred H. Landis and Crawford F. White. Samuel J. Humes, son of Mayor Humes, announces for county engineer.
Captain F. R. Buckley of Company D Second Infantry North Guard was acquitted of liability for $600 worth of missing military equipment from the Armory. A jury in Judge Tallman’s court Tuesday found him discharged of all responsibility after the state sued for the value of the goods.
Indigestion and most stomach troubles arise from acidity. Sufferers should avoid acid foods and try a moderate meal followed by a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water. The magnesium carbonate product neutralizes acid, relieves unease, and supports better digestion, avoiding drugs.
Douglas March 21 Francisco Villa fights the de facto Mexican government and the United States with propaganda. Arrested Villistas report extensive villa propaganda in districts loyal to Villa Zapata Miguel Vicent a Villa colonel was seized near El Paso by U S authorities while spreading Villa literature. Officials foresee Villa hiding until peon sentiment sparks a wider uprising against Carranza and the invaders.
The federal grand jury returned four indictments four indictments for opium smuggling and Harrison act violations three for cocaine morphine possession two for conspiracy to steal interstate freight Barney Slomen and his bride were arrested after leaving the Metropolitan theatre Harry Smith Chew Youens Frank Wilson Auld Viere Ben Bainica are named in the charges Gov Lister to address Methodist Brotherhood at First Methodist Church Tuesday at 6 20 p m
A Northwest dental office notes rapid growth and adds expert dentists to its staff. Each operator shows a state board certificate, pledges the latest painless methods, guarantees work, and offers low prices. Owner L. R. Clark emphasizes specialization and prompt checkups.
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