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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
4
In a Seattle department store window display on November 2 1914 a child overcomes desire for a six dollar doll and chooses to send five dollars to Belgian children left with shoes bread and clothing. The moment ends with the father saying Hoch die Kinder.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Diana Dillpickles in a title or caption about Love’s Fond D. Context is unclear but indicates a literary or dramatic piece title. No further specifics available.
In St Louis Judge Dyer presided over the case of Joe Aubuchon who stole three sides of bacon to support his aged parents. Aubuchon pleaded guilty and, after a tearsful explanation of family hardship, the judge declined jail time remarking he would not jail a man stealing to keep his parents alive.
Washington officials confirm rapid arming and provisioning of the Philippines while keeping exact ammunition stocks confidential. Dr Albert Shaw states independence possible with American tutelage and aid, arguing the US would avoid entangling in a war just to keep the flag there.
The piece decries the Turkish leader as the vilest figure in war and urges his removal by conflict. It predicts the world’s relief if Turkish rule collapses and laments Turkish influence, calling for a future purified by blood and horror.
An advertisement touts a home mixture to stop dandruff and prevent hair loss. It recommends a half pint of water with ingredients, applied daily at first then biweekly, claiming it darkens gray hair and promotes growth while easing scalp itching.
A fragment from the Peoria Journal presents a string of light anecdotes and quips. A boastful suitor insists he will marry no woman who won’t marry him, a phrenology joke mocks head bumps, and a temperance speaker provokes with a dare about honest business.
A brief plea highlights STAR WANT ADS service as a quick way to locate lost items through classified listings. The message emphasizes the ads medium as a reliable tool for recovery.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a natural, safe method for thin individuals to gain 10 to 28 pounds in a month by converting sugars and starches into nourishment. Sold by Bartel Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee, it warns only those unwilling to gain weight should not use it.
Local ad proclaims a cleaning process that handles even delicate fabrics though it promises to remove shine when possible. It invites customers to bring hard to clean items and offers service at 1003 Second Avenue with the line Bix Wagons at Your Service.
A brief ad notes deflated prices in today’s market will rise at least 25 percent. It invites readers to request a free price list and gives a phone or contact prompt to secure mall-based assistance.
In Alabama near Bessemer a fox terrier chased a buzzard that landed on the ground. The buzzard sprang from a stump, seized the dog in beak and claws, and carried it to a nearby thicket as the dog struggled. The event is noted as the first known instance of a buzzard capturing a dog.
Adolph Langhorst a former lieutenant in the U S coast artillery died in a Philadelphia hospital from poison he mistook for a peppermint lozenge The incident recalls wartime service and a tragic mischance in civilian life.
Advertised offer states a $1.00 os price and seeks agreement terms spanning 15 years. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicates long term contractual arrangement with fixed price. Entities: none clearly identifiable.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for colds and catarrh. It claims instant opening of nostrils and air passages, relief from headache, and disappearance of nasal discharge after applying a small amount in the nose.
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