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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
5
A female morphine user describes years of addiction and her plan to taper under a new anti narcotic law. She explains starting at 15 with morphine given by a doctor, current dose reductions to % grain per 24 hours, and aims to quit without major help. She promises to report progress in a couple of weeks.
London dispatch recounts a French spy in World War I trenches, De Mielle, aided by a sugar engineer background and a loyal collie. The piece describes his capture, court martial, and execution, plus tragic orders to shoot trench dogs, including a Portuguese fox terrier, who were loved by soldiers amid the fighting.
Alaska anticipation mounts as Seward is named tidewater terminus for the government railway. The steamer Admiral Evans sails with near capacity for Seward and ticket offices report heavy inquiries as winter ends. Washington dispatches say the interior department plans an information bureau to aid northern travelers.
The organization now handles all donations of cast-off clothing furniture magazines and other waste material. New wagons will call on request at any address from morning until evening. The renovated building houses a store and furniture rooms open to the public. Take the Georgetown car to Becond Ave and Yester Way, stop at Holgate.
The Star invites readers to submit Easter bonnet designs with the contest closing Thursday next week. Mme Pear A He mer of the Paria Millinery Co. will design the prize hat which will be copied for the winner to wear on Easter Sunday.
A San Francisco company proposes issuing bonds and insurance for new 19 to 15 passenger jitney buses in Seattle. The Auto Bus association trustees recommended the offer at a Press club meeting after considering bonding under the new law. The firm already underwrote 2,000 similar bonds in San Francisco.
The Salvation Army issued a report listing 1515 hotel Consul beds for work, 1045 free beds, 6759 beds on credit, 42641 beds paid for, and 1273 men employed. Industrial home releases show 21633 beds for work, 533 beds used, 50 men moved to positions, and cash gratuities totaling 3882.05 dollars.
Mrs Jane Wilcox files for divorce from Edward M Wilcox claiming he is morose and refuses to talk for long periods. She says she supported him after their June marriage and left in September, asking to resume her maiden name Jane Lapp.
An advertisement touts Cascareta as a gentle 10 cent remedy to stimulate liver and bowels. It claims the product works while you sleep without causing griping vomiting or salivation, contrasting it with harsh calomel.
R W Lowden reports a painless second wisdom tooth extraction at Regal Dental and endorses the office. He commends the practice and notes testimonials published to prove genuineness of the service.
Regal Dental Offices under L. R. Clark, manager, located at 1405 Third Avenue N. W. corner of Third and Union announces its offices.
Reader asks how to attach wages for unpaid lodging and who serves papers. advice says hire an attorney to draft garnishment papers and have a constable serve the party who owes. A question on dance etiquette confirms the girl selects the partner in ladies’ choice. A response advises solitude is unhealthy and urges social activity and work to recover.
A reader questions the benefits of moving pictures as education and morality, while advice columns address introductions, prudent social invites, patent queries, and the illegality of marrying before the waiting period in divorce cases.
The Heusey Drug Co established in May 1890 by Drs George Heussy C K Heussy and Dr Frank J Fila retires from the old location south of Yealer and opens at 515 Third Ave opposite the new county courthouse. They specialize in prescription work and home remedies and invite both new and old patrons to visit the updated quarters.
A Baltimore doctor promotes a simple inexpensive home treatment for eczema ringworm rash and itching. Use Resinol soap and ointment from a drugstore about seventy five cents total. Bathe with warm water remove crusts dry gently apply ointment and cover with bandage twice daily.
The HM Kennedy and Tourist depart Colman Dock Seattle at 6 10 except Sunday and 10 30 1 30 2 00 except Sunday with Sunday 2 30 and Saturday 6 30 pm and 11 46 pm. Time table subject to change. Phone Main 3101. Round trip price 50 cents.
San Francisco story chronicles Frank de Raimas Storey and his wife Sarina F. Storey pursuing divorce on similar grounds after a cross continental pursuit. She followed him from Cairo to New York then West as he faced abandonment allegations and was arrested after a stage kiss scene in his self written sketch. She sobbed she would bail him with her last Egyptian. He accuses her of wrecking his career.
John Slater presents a talk on mental and spirit phenomena at the Hippodrome. The evening is devoted entirely to these topics and attendees are invited to ask questions during the session.
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