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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
6
A wartime household ad advocates soaking greasy garments in lukewarm water with Fels Naptha Soap to cut washing time and effort. It touts less heat, faster results, and promises rest between chores while urging use of the soap for all cleaning tasks. Philadelphia.
Treasurer Mackenzie of Quebec province collapsed and died from heart disease while at work. The sudden death was reported by local authorities, with no immediate foul play suspected. Further details on funeral arrangements and replacements were awaited.
Eva Miller, 25, lived with her parents at 5444 Kirkwood Place Green Lake. She leaped from Latona bridge late Saturday night and was dead on rescue. Her handbag contained notes stating she was tired of life and leaving details about pay and a ring for Fritz. A second note requested notification to Mrs Co FL Miller at the same address. A separate report notes Colorado Fuel & Iron Co posts a $1,221,320 drop in net earnings for the fiscal year.
Advert says Dr James Headache Powders relieve headaches and neuralgia in moments at 10 cents a package. Claims quick, sure relief and widespread use. Ends with offer to obtain the product.
The Press club chose A. L. Kempster, superintendent of the Traction Co., to receive a silver life membership card on November 19. The presentation honors his good humor in impersonating Billy, reflecting the club members' appreciation.
D. McLaood explains to police that his clothes and $20 were stolen after wandering the Galbraith Bacon barn at pier 12 early Sunday. He was only in his underclothes to shield him from the cold.
A group of Pacific coast coal operators including W. F. Whorf has filed applications with the Department of the Interior to lease Alaska coal lands.
A reader asks if it is improper to speak to a young man who notices her. Miss Grey notes social rules about introductions and protection of women. A working girl, earning seven fifty a week, asks about an eight hour law and a store’s pressure to vote for it.
A letter from Frank Kane of Seattle extols Regal Dental Offices and Dr. Clark Nine years with same set of plates enables Kane to eat corn from the cob without issue Also includes a begging note from a troubled worker and several readers questions with brief answers on etiquette cleaning crepe and letter writing.
Heavy warm blankets with all wool filling and cotton warp measure 70 by 80 inches. White with borders in pink blue lavender or yellow and bound with inch silk ribbon. Tuesday price four dollars eighty five cents.
Heavy weight all linen towels offered at 50c and 42c with damask borders and monogram spaces. Huck towels measured 21 by 38 inches are very absorbent. Pure linen towels offered at 42c each during special Tuesday sale on the third floor.
A local retailer highlights a sale on starched linen collars and cuffs. The regular 25c items are offered at 18c each for collars and 18c per cuff, with 26c collars and 26c matching cuffs at 18c per pair. Firet Floor.
The listing advertises women’s flannelette skirts in colored or white with scalloped or feather-stitched hems. Priced as regular 5c values.
A letter from C J Erickson and four others argues against the initiative bill on prohibition. They say moral failings cannot be legislated away and warn of economic harm from lost liquor revenue, increased taxes, and unemployment in Seattle, citing Tulsa as a cautionary example.
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