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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
8
Old newsboy known as Dad, who carried the paper route to Alki Point, returns to The Star press room after a season away. Circulation workers recall his daily corner by the White building and his pipe by the stove as he resumes leaning into the newsroom for his papers.
The story follows an elderly Cork-born man known as Dad who, despite hardship, returns to his morning station at the press room. He insists on thirty noons daily, rekindling pride after Maggie’s death and a return to independence.
An ad style plea argues against harsh castor oil and calomel for children and promotes Syrup of Ipega and mixir of figs by the California Syrup Co. as a mild, effective remedy. It claims the product sweetens the stomach, stimulates the liver, and clears the bowels without griping, with directions on the package and a call to ask pharmacists for the genuine preparation.
Twenty eight corpses were recovered today from the flooded districts of Columbus. A temporary morgue has been prepared for their care as martial law is declared to maintain order in the disaster area.
A carload of Louisiana strawberries is due in Seattle Monday with no price set yet. The state board of pharmacy reports fourteen candidates passed the Spokane exam on March 20. the next exam will be in Seattle June 19 and 20.
An advertisement describes a home formula to darken gray hair and treat dandruff. Mix seven ounces of water with one emal box of Yorbo Compound, one ounce bay rum, and four ounces glycerine to create a stain free hair darkening preparation. Apply weekly until darkened, then biweekly for maintenance.
Judge M. M. Godman of Seattle, defeated in the Democratic governor nomination, is named chairman of the public service commission to replace George A. Lee with an April 10 start due to his busy schedule. Edward W. Olson of Walla Walla becomes labor commissioner replacing Charles F. Hubbard, term ending April 7. Godman's prior service includes state constitutional convention, legislature, and superior court judgeships for Garfield, Columbia, and Asotin counties.
Unity evangelical services for women and men drew large crowds with Dr. Carter Jones leading the women’s session at First Baptist and Rev. A W Leonard preaching at Plymouth for the men. An afternoon for young children was held and tonight marks the campaign’s end.
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