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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
5
An advertisement features CHAS LANEP ROU M Carthage praising Dr Miles’ Nervine for nerve restoration. The patient reports improved strength, sleep, and ability to work after use and notes a money refund if the first bottle doesn’t help. The copy targets stomach liver kidney issues and general misery.
Skeptical buyers are invited to sample seven organs on sale. Prices range from two to many dollars for second hand instruments by Kim Story Clark Mazon Hamlin Ithaca and others. Easy terms and modern features highlighted with references to sizes and improvements.
Ad copy promotes owning a Simplex piano for solo enjoyment. Claims a musician’s joy from having a piano when no one to play for you. Mentions subscription options with a rolling library of twenty four rolls a month or 188 per year and a large selection of players to choose from.
A garbled OCR item lists musical instruments and strings supplies including violins accordions and other gear. It mentions winners and a Coty Gis Talking Man in a fragmented fashion with unclear context.
Health officials fear Monday's council ordinance for a civil service exam for city chemist is a covert bid to defeat Dr. Tanner's appointment. Officials say the exam panel favors influential figures and undermines the health department, with Dr. Tanner seen as best qualified.
A historical ad text praises Paine's Celery Compound as effective against grip and nervous weakness. Testimonials claim improved strength and vitality for users including Mrs M J Taylor and Theodore E Payne, citing long-term use and recommendations to friends and colleagues in various roles.
In Fresno on March 21 Tacoma’s Ta coma team dominated Beattie with pitching and fielding miscues by Schock. The lone Beattie run came late as Tacoma won 6 to 2, while Shock likely heads to the bench. The day also saw Los Angeles beat Portland 2 to 0 and Oakland defeat San Francisco 1 to 0 on similar busy scores.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to visit a drugstore for Paine’s Celery Compound claiming an abundant new nerve force will lift spirits and improve health with a single bottle. It extols lasting mood and vigor beyond prior conditions.
Fragmented notes recount political pills and public notices with stray names and places. Mentions Star Dust readers, Bam Piles, Jonh Wine, Henry Watterson, and a Korea land gift. Reports on MUKDEN and PORT ARTHUR March news about Cossacks and tea shortages in Manchuria.
An old newspaper fragment blends medical patent claims for a blood remedy with scattered items from world war era notes. It mixes an alleged cure for blood impurities with odd humor, travel gossip, and short quotes about ships, social topics, and a parade of transient captions.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a m to 12 noon on the army post main line from Howe street north and west. This includes all the Interbay district.
A short booster ad claims minor cuts burns and sores can be fatal without Bucklen's Arnica Balm. It is advertised as the best salve on earth for burns sores aloera and piles and urges purchase at G. O. Guy's drug store on Second Avenue and Yesler.
The King County Liquor Dealers Association has elected a new set of officers to lead the group. The slate includes a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer who will oversee local retail and policy efforts in the coming year.
The article lists officers of the Morrison faction: Tim Hawley as president, Al Barton as vice president, A. Gerber as secretary, and James Brill as treasurer. The piece notes they form the majority of the group.
An interesting debate by the Young Men's Municipal League of the Y. M. C. A. last night discussed whether the American system of municipal government insures greater responsibility than the English system. The audience heard arguments for the American side and accepted the resolution.
George H Randell and H A Hanson spoke for the affirmative while George J Hodge backed the negative. The league will meet at the Washington for its last session next Wednesday with a banquet to be served. BE F Blaine will address the group on The City Beautiful.
If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6 00 please call Sunset Main 1080 or Independent 1138 between 6 00 and 6 30. A copy will be sent at once by special messenger.
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