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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
3
An arcaic ad copy touts Cascarets as a cure for sour stomach belching, nausea, bloating, and head pain. It promises to regulate the stomach bowels and liver, claim cleansing will end digestive trouble and keep the body sweet for months.
Col Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the Progressive party, told about 300 progressives in New York that his movement should act independently and fight on without uniting with any older party. He urged Congress and state assemblies to remain independent and work to win across the board.
A Jensen's cafe proprietor found a note reading Thanks awfully, old man, WH call again. A little cash would be appreciated at our next visit. Two boxes of cigarettes were missing after the break in at 2015 Weathakear Street.
United Press Leased Wire reports in Cincinnati that John Patterson, NRCC president, and 20 other officials face charges of corrupt practices in restraint of trade. Judge Howard Hollister presides as the case proceeds.
Cherokee Oklahoma November 20. Colonel Bill Holden and his 20 family members conducted a grand unconducted tour after harvesting a $10,000 wheat crop. A Pullman voyage took them to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco San Diego and Sacramento among other stops. He argues farm youths should see the outside world to be more content with farm life and hints at a possible Europe trip next year.
Chicago readers hear of Judge Charles N. Goodnow and the court of domestic relations dubbed the court of sorrows where 3000 cases over 16 months reveal widespread misery from drunkenness poverty and ignorance. Desperate wives children and neglected families tell stories as crowds crowd the ninth floor of city hall and judges seek the cause of marital unhappiness.
Arch ie Crumine found his cow Howsie chewing eight sticks of dynamite. He planned to shoot her but realized the blasts were inert. He moved the cow to a field and kept watch. Two hours later Howsie died from the deadly meal.
Councilman Marble to be awarded a leather medal for bravery after an encounter with a holdup man in Ballard Monday night. The incident is cited as history in city archives and a city council committee approved the honor.
The Clarence Darrow trial on bribing juror Robt Bain in the McNamara case was continued until January 6 by judge Bordwell after mutual consent. Illness of Bar Rogers, Darrow’s chief counsel, caused the delay despite no immediate scheduled appearance.
Chas Bird, 77, a long time Clark County resident, died from a gunshot wound in Vancouver after fearing old age would end his life. He is survived by his widow and six children.
Panama Pacific exposition directors learned that the West Virginia commission selecting a state exhibit will depart to San Francisco today and arrive with the New York state commission led by Norman E. Ack. New York has appropriated 25,000 for its exhibit at the fair.
Paris telegram reports 20,000 Turks and Servians slain in three days of fighting before Monastir fell. It adds that the Serbians seized 10,000,000 dollars in treasure.
British steamer Strathdene fought a hurricane 400 miles at sea and put back to Royal Roads with damaged rigging a sprung mast bent bridge stanchions and heavy leaks. After repairs she will resume the voyage to Calcutta.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick fix for indigestion caused by overeating or slow digestion. It claims the product aids digestion, stabilizes glands, strengthens the stomach wall, and improves appetite, energy, and mood after a brief course. Sold by druggists for 60 cents a box.
A historical page lists average prices paid by local commission merchants to producers and the selling prices charged by retailers. It covers beef cuts, pork products, poultry items, vegetables, and feed, with regional variations noted for freshness and quality. Prices are shown for items such as apples, oranges, beef cuts, lamb, and assorted vegetables along with selling and buying terms.
Orders issued by Adjutant General Fred Llewellyn call a competitive examination at Bremerton navy yard on December 16 to select two medical officers for the naval militia. The test is open to Seattle and Tacoma physicians aged 21 to 40 and fills vacancies from the resignations of Lieutenants Richardson and Wilson.
Walter Morgan Russell sues Mrs Aimee Crocker Gouraud daughter of Sacramento judge for 50 000 dollars accusing her of alienating his wife’s affections in New York.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate removal of dandruff and hair loss with new hair growth visible after weeks. It describes rapid scalp benefits, enabling hair to appear light, fluffy, glossy and healthier, urging purchase of a 25 cent bottle to prove the claim tonight.
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