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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

4

Olaf the Viking Mummy Leaves Seattle for Road Exhibition

Olaf the nine foot mummy, once linked to Leif Erikson lore, is described as the largest bonehead in Seattle. Found near Niagara Falls and brought to the city during the A Y P exposition, he now rests in a transfer company office awaiting a touring exhibit. Doctors call him remarkable as he prepares for road display.

Olaf Self Niagara Falls tOaf Minnesota Seattle George Rubison Fifth Av Charles 8. Noble Ernest Thompson Herbert Dover

Supreme court confirms assessment rolls for Ninthav district

Olympia May 29 The supreme court yesterday affirmed the assessment rolls for the improvement of the Ninthav district in Seattle. The ruling sustains the King county court judge Mitch Gilliam's judgment.

Olympia Supreme Court

Free Water Contracts Declared Invalid by Court

NO FREE WATER OLYMPIA May 29 Contracts by the Raymond Water Co giving free supply to certain concerns for years are held invalid by the court.

Olympia Raymond Water

Market Today Prices For Vegetables And Dairy

Complete Report of Market Today lists Prices Paid Producers for Vegetables and Fruits with corrections by J. W. Godwin & Co. Yakima and Island potatoes, Bermuda onions, lettuce, radishes, turnips, sweet potatoes, artichokes, celery, asparagus, tomatoes, rhubarb, honey, oranges, lemons, strawberries and local berries with varied per crate or per unit figures. Butter poultry veal and pets section shows hens, roosters, fowl, veal, pork, and dairy products with regional creamery prices and cheese.

J. W. Godwin & Co Yakima White River Bermuda California Cal Naval Bradner Washington Creamery Washington Wisconsin

Fatty Arbuckle Keystone Comedy at the Grand today

A busy program features Fatty Arbuckle in a two reel Keystone comedy at the Grand with a firehouse picnic gag, plus World newemplotures and vaudeville acts. Other shows include stars Warren Kerrigan Ford Sterling at the Alhambra and a Mary Pickford Caprice at Tivoli through Saturday.

the Grand Warren Kerrigan Ford Sterling Alhambra Ford Mutual World’s News

To Put on Flesh and Increase Weight

An advertisement promotes Sargol tablets as a weight gain aid for thin people. It claims the product helps fats be absorbed, increases blood carrying power, and raises weight by three to five pounds per week with each meal. Sold by Kell Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.

Kell Drug Co Swift's

Local Market Offers Fresh Produce and Meats in Diverse Stall Range

A crowded market listing stalls at First Ave and Pike with baby chicks and ducks, produce like Florida tomatoes and Shad Roe, baked beans, sugar and lard, cheeses, and various meats including pork, mutton, veal, and fish. Notable prices include 20 cents per egg or item, 12 to 20 cents for several goods, and multiple stalls such as 104 101 1673 and 1518 offering staples and prepared foods.

Lfe Ile Mall Cholee Columbiary

Grocery Catalog Fragments From South End Statie Stall Note

A fragmented list of assorted produce and goods from stalls at South End Statie. Items include hams bacon beef and cheese, canned foods, coffee and creamed goods, vegetables and fruit with prices per unit or per pound. The jumble mentions stalls 3 8 6 8 9 and various departments. The text reads like a market inventory and shop notices with occasional consumer incentives.

Laundry Boss Charges Judge Is Prejudiced

Bb. F. Ivy manager of the Troy laundry filed an affidavit of prejudice against Justice Fred C. Brown as the case over alleged violations of the state law protecting employees in testifying before the minimum wage commission was called. A change of venue moved the hearing to Judge Gordon. The probe followed the dismissal of Miss Johanna Hills from the Troy laundry by State Labor Commissioner Olson.

Bb. F. Ivy Troy Minimum Wage Commission Fred C. Brown Ivy Gordon Olson Johanna Hills

The Confessions of a Wife Chapter CXLVII

Mollie’s mother and father must act soon to curb Bill Tenney’s appealing but risky flirtations. The narrator worries Mollie’s pleasant outings with Tenney will deepen into improper feelings, threatening her innocence and safety.

Mollie Bill Tenney

Freckles Remedy Prompts Clear Complexion Promise

A prominent physician endorses a freckle removal prescription sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. The ad claims notable improvement after a few applications, with lighter freckles possibly vanishing, and urges customers to ask for the double strength ethine.

Carrington Wall Paper Co Ad at 215 Spring Street

Advertisement for wall paper offered at lowest cash prices in wholesale and retail. Carrington Wall Paper Co located at 215 Spring Street with main line 5542.

Wall Paper Carrington Wall Paper Co Spring St Main Ady

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