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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1914
Page
3
An old home mixture called Wryeth’s Sage and Hair Remedy is advertised to darken gray hair and stop itching. The ad claims natural darkness with no visible roots, using a dampened sponge to apply small amounts over time for a thicker glossy look.
Judge Everett Smith permanently enjoined Capital Dye Works from soliciting customers of City Dye Works Co. The former drivers, including A C C Tinsel and three others, quit to start their own business. City Dye Works claims goodwill on routes, arguing drivers cannot take customers. judge supports this view and notes drivers face limited options.
In Bellingham Washington on March 23 a 24 hour deliberation ended with a jury granting A A Rogers aged 77 two thousand dollars against Harry T Lewis of the Central Automobile Co. Rogers was injured when Paul Westerlund's car skidded and crushed him during the Mount Baker marathon of 1912.
A bumper crop estimate from Oregon Washington and Idaho places annual wheat production above 70 million bushels. The forecast from multiple regions across the three states suggests a strong year for growers, surpassing last year’s record.
Portland on March 23. George L. Michelle, buffet manager, gave his life attempting to rescue Mins Tesale Eliza of Salt Lake City from being struck by an electric train on a trestle.
The Alhambra screens The Silver Loving Cup a two part Imp drama starring Alexander Gaden and Leah Baird about a brilliant young surgeon, his selfish wife, and an uphill fight. Francelia Billington stars in The Rector's Story at Majestic. Lubin and Path e offerings show The Double Shadow and A Trip to the Moon with several comedies and serials on the Colonial and Melbourne bills.
New York report says Hiram J. Collins, 81, and his wife, 80, once connected to oil wealth, were discovered dead by gas in a low-cost lodging house amid declared ruin by Standard Oil losses. The couple allegedly faced personal crisis and pennilessness.
The Complete Report of Market Today records prices paid producers for vegetables and dairy including butter, cheese and creamery products. Notable entries include apples, potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, oranges, and various cheeses with adjusted daily prices. Also lists meat and poultry quotes such as hens ducks veal and pork with tag prices and creamery product levels.
The musician Wagner in Seattle will receive a testimonial concert at the Moore Theatre on Sunday night April 26 marking the 25th anniversary of his band and orchestra. A band of 100 will perform on the stage. Two English scientists contend that human smell is weaker than in animals due to kissing and is gradually being destroyed for that reason.
In Olympia on March 22 criticism of how the state department of agriculture handled the North Yakima fair was included in the state bureau of inspection report.
Miss Dunlap and I visited Ellene for dinner yesterday. Ellene showed frank curiosity about life on the stage and I grew to like her more as we talked.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle but effective stomach and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking a druggist for the 60 cent bottle. The piece then shifts to a serialized fiction scene discussing sex, love, and modern women, ending with a cliffhanger note.
Seattle board of mov ing picture cens ors approves a series based on a Rockefeller Sociological Research study. The White Slave Traffic Exposed will show for one week starting March 29 at the Metropolitan theatre with all viewers under 18 barred.
Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield will visit Seattle on March 30 and 31 to study Northwest trade conditions. He will address the King County Democratic League during the two day trip as Democrats prepare for his arrival.
An advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for rheumatic pain, saying most cases need only external treatment. It claims immediate relief from tenderness and stiffness, and asserts the product is harmless and does not burn skin. It urges readers to try a small bottle from any drug store for quick relief.
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