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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
6
News item notes new Russian offensives developing near Lodz in Russian Poland. The United States asks Turkey to explain a response tied to events at Smyrna. Japan cedes to Australia control of seized German island possessions in the Pacific.
Advertisement reveals age related kidney and bladder warning signals and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long trusted remedy. It claims 200 years of recognition and notes import from Haarlem Holland with prices 25c 50c and 1.00. Available at Owl Drug Co. and other druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to relieve catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims instant relief after applying a small amount in the nostrils, soothing inflamed membranes and clearing air passages. The copy promises relief from headaches dryness and nighttime breathing difficulty.
A Bremerton letter and a $5 bill sent to The Star fund a mother whose daughter is dying of tuberculosis in a Chicago sanitarium. The total reached $52 after other donations were refused. A Coast Guard cutter Unalga delegation offered $25, but the gift was returned. Jim Callahan secured a half rate ticket from Milwaukee Railway to aid the journey east, leaving the mother with some ready cash for expenses.
Seward Alaska November 17 report says a gasoline power boat owned by Christ Nelson was crushed in the ice near Bristol Bay with no injuries.
The Elders Sanitarium in St. Joseph Missouri offers a free book on banishing the tobacco habit in one to five days at home. Men with decades of use report elimination of tobacco desire and notable health improvements. To receive a copy, send name and address.
Four county granges closed their annual convention at Orillia with over 200 farmers attending. Fred Nelson of Renton Junction was re elected president of King County Pomona Grange for a second term. Other officers named include Frank Dunbar L J Costello C E Sweeney C R Cotterill Mrs Winston N E Nima A L Kimner Fred Mar and Mrs Grant Dunbar. President Nelson urged closer cooperation between granges. A banquet ended day one served by Orillia women.
Albert Daub, candidate for port commissioner with 16 years in merchandising and transportation in Alaska, says the port district must wage an active campaign to attract world shipping to the port. He favors public construction and operation but opposes overbuilding and calls for use of existing facilities before new warehouses or docks. He argues port management should be guided by straight business principles, not policy whims.
The Robert Emmet Literary Society will mark the 48th anniversary of the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O Brien with a program at Hibernian hall Ninth Ave Sunday evening. Principal speakers Thomas Mannix of Portland and Prof Edward Godfrey Cox of the University of Washington will deliver musical and literary entertainment. Mannix will speak on The Irish Martyr and Cox will discuss Hyphenated Americans.
Deputy Prosecutor Helsell dropped charges of accepting protection money from unfortunate women against ex policeman FH Hazlett. He had been tried twice but the jury disagreed on both occasions.
New York November 17 The three hundred men alleged to have aided Teutonic spies were presented by former Austrian Consul Gortear of San Francisco to Chief Flynn of the U S Secret Service. Flynn discussed with Gortear who claimed the German ambassador and New York Austrian consul general plotted against Germanys enemies and maintained a hotbed of apples in this country. Federal officials charged Hamburg American Line executives aided German raiders by falsifying manifests and distributing money from Germany.
The Washington State Reclamation conference was formed Tuesday night at the Rainier-Grand hotel by large farmers and realty men to promote irrigation projects in this and other states. John F. Hartman of Seattle was named chairman and C. W. Fristoe of Prosser was secretary. Invitations were issued to Western states for a national conference in San Francisco on December 2. The group voted unanimously to pursue codification of irrigation laws.
The council public safety committee will air the dispute over valuing chickens for commercial use in a residence district. Residents oppose the chicken farm run by Mrs Anna Rogers on Ravenna Heights and will present their protest, while supporters urged wide attendance.
Joe Wood, a blind third year student at the university, married Ruth Alloway of Seattle on Wednesday after cutting classes Tuesday to wed. Wood is noted as one of the school’s most brilliant students, having learned largely through raised letters and a special instructor.
Two million British women vow to mass produce shells to aid the war, aiming for at least one shell per woman per day. Lloyd George faces factory resistance over heavy machinery roles. In Paris, Asquith and allied ministers discuss coordinated operations with French officials.
A New York physician warns most intestinal and organ diseases stem from stomach acidity. He opposes patent medicines and endorses simple antacids like regular magnesium carbonate to neutralize stomach acid after meals, suggesting removal of acidity allows the stomach to heal. He advises a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water after meals, repeating as needed.
Natural gray tailored union suits with closed crotch offered at 3.95, reduced from 5.00. Stock features Silkk and Wool fabrics. Limited time discount advertised in the sale section of the catalog.
A vintage advertisement describes bath robes offered for sale at four dollars, with a silk braid trim and deep cuffs. It notes a sale price of four ninety five and highlights a robe suitable for both library and bath use.
German war office reports fresh Teuton gains in Serbia with 2000 prisoners captured west of Nish. Bulgas reinforce lines as Strumnitza could fall, risking communication with Sofia and Serbia. Dispatches hint Kaiser plans supervisory role in southeast operations or possibly Egypt. others say he heads west. Russian ships bombarded Petrogge as German advance continues.
A nod to a tie sale offering 2000 silk neckties in rich colors and fine patterns. The ad touts high quality at a sale price of 45 cents each.
Classified note advertises men's handkerchiefs at 25 cents each or 2.90 per dozen. Describes hem options 1/8 and 1/4 inch on fine Irish linen with hand initials.
Store offers durable men’s gloves priced at 1.75 dollars with sale items at 1.35 dollars. Shop advertises values and value-driven merchandise for customers seeking affordable accessories.
London reports Baron St Davids accusing English staff officers on the west front of sleeping late causing trench deaths after late bridge games. He claims women were at headquarters and faults incompetency and neglect. He calls for fair chances for the men in trenches.
The city council will allocate three thousand dollars from the Cedar River dam fund on Monday for the engineer's office to hire expert help in testing sealing methods.
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