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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

5

Eilers Closing Out Sale Sells Seven More Pianos in Seattle

Seven more beautiful and costly pianos sold at the Eilers closing out sale in Seattle. The music house promotes drastic price cuts on Chickering Kimball Lohmer Autopiano and other high grade instruments as it retires from business. Large cash and easy payment options backed by maker guarantees promise rapid sale of pianos organs and band instruments.

Eilers Seattle Chickering, Kimball, Lohmer United States New York Kranich & Bach Peek & Sons Fisher Hardiman Steinway Krehling Kimball Knabe Eilers Music House Third Fad University

Builders Allied With Mine Workers at AFL Convention

At the AFL convention the United Mine Workers agreed to cede surface mine area work to another organization. The Building Trades Council won the right to oversee bunkers and surface structures around mines. Delegates signed an agreement pending member votes, uniting the trades with the mine workers to back strikes deemed unfair to the UMWA.

United Mine Workers of Amerina A. F. of L Building Trades Council United Mine Workers

Delegates Split Over Pinchot Policies At Washington

Arkansas delegates lead a rump convention as other delegates threaten withdrawal. The two factions await the resolutions committee action on the water power report. Pinchot recommendations are expected, but test votes show a majority siding with Pinchot.

Washington Arkansas National Congress Pinchot Resolutions Committee Water Power Committee

Regal Dental Offices announce lower prices and personal care

Dr. L. R. Clark offers reduced prices on dental plates and gold crowns with personal attention to every patient. The ad promotes volume business for profits and guarantees genuine service with a note to bring the act with you.

L. R. Clark D. D Clark Regal Dental C. O Third Av N. W Cor

Free Doctor Service at Brender Drug Store Seattle

Announcement warns shoppers at Brender Drug Store 117 Yesler Way Pioneer Square that clerks may pose as doctors. It states the store offers free physician services and cautions against illegal misrepresentation by others claiming medical status.

Brender Drug Store Yesler Way Pioneer Square Occidental Avenue Seattle

Super-baby prize trial stirs eugenics debate in New York

Nicola Greeley-Smith reports on a Medical Review of Reviews fund offering $1,000 for a 100 percent infant achieved through the marriage of two fully fit parents. The plan seeks a mother and father who meet strict mental moral and physical standards with a process to match couples and ensure love.

Nicola Greeley-Smith Newspaper Enterprise Association New York Sociological Fund Medical Review of Reviews Frederick H. Robinson Broadway Mr. Robinson Robinson Seven League Dr. Gorton Brooklyn Sociological Fund Committee O. H. P. Belmont William K. Vanderbilt Eugene Brieux Norman Hapgood Harper's Weekly Nixola Greeley-Smith

Gompers To Lead Colorado Mine Owners Campaign

Denver November 20. Miners Union officials announce a whirlwind campaign to force Colorado mine owners to recognize organized labor. A main meeting and parade is planned with 30 000 expected attendees led by Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders. Debs, Mitchell, Darrow and Mother Jones are among those slated to speak.

Denver Colorado Miners’ Union Dentred Antoniata Samuel Gompers A. I. of L John Mitchell United Mine Workers Clarence Darrow Wim J. Wilson Eugene V. Debs Mother Jones Debs

Star Boys to See Show at Pantages

The Star newspaper group will treat 400 carrier and branch boys to a Pantages theatre show Friday evening. They will meet at The Star office on Seventh and University and march in a reserved section to see Porter Emerson Browne’s comedy In and Out with Captain Richards’ trained seals as the added feature.

The Star Pantages Theatre Mullon Star Office Seventh and University Porter Emerson Browne Captain Richards

Pacific coast child welfare exhibit planned in Seattle

The Central Council of Social Agencies announced plans for the first Pacific coast child welfare exhibition to be held in Seattle next year. The event will run 10 or 12 days with a projected cost between 3000 and 4000 dollars.

Pacific Coast Seattle Central Council of Social Agencies

Ezra Meeker Improves After Providence Hospital Operation

Ezra Meeker pioneer aged 93 underwent surgery at Providence hospital Tuesday night. Reports say his condition improved markedly and he passed a good night despite advanced age and the seriousness of the procedure.

Ezra Meeker Providence Hospital Meeeker

Hearts and Hard Times in Love Advice Column

A reader pleads for guidance on repairing a three year relationship strained by unemployment and money loans, seeking Christmas reconciliation. The advisor urges responsibility, asks if the lover’s respect hinges on finances, and cautions about happiness tied to honest effort.

Pimples and Skin Health Advertisement and Advice

A 20th century advice column offers remedies for pimples and blemishes tied to blood impurities, promoting Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure. It includes reader questions on mourning etiquette, blackhead removal, and adoption law, with practical beauty tips and moral guidance.

Stuart Vnst

Thanksgiving kitchenware sale headline misprint

A heater of discounted roasting pans and utensils appears with a variety of specials. The ad lists roasters, carving sets, bread knives, meat slicers, tableware, bowls, beaters, rolling pins, and bread boxes from MacDougall Southwick with reduced prices.

School Board Bans Health Bulletin Over Thaw Article

For the second time in a week the school board and the city health department clashed Wednesday. The board barred Health Commissioner Crichton's monthly Bulletin from public schools over the leading article "Harry K. Thaw" which reviews the case and offers advice on managing children who lash out.

City Health Department Crichton Harry K. Thaw Thaw

Seven English Seamen arraigned for peace disturbance in San Francisco

Seven English seamen from the tramp steamer Santa Rosalia were arraigned before Police Judge Crist on peace disturbance charges after they refused to work. Captain Pritchard had to bring the vessel back to San Francisco yesterday.

San Francisco Santa Rosalia Crist Pritchard

Taxi man fined for hit and run in Fifth Avenue collision

Paul Graham, a taxicab driver, paid $25 in Judge Gordon's court on Wednesday for failing to report to police after striking Charlies Green at Fifth Ave and Jackson St Monday night. Motorcycle officer nabbed Graham the next day. Graham denied the accident.

Paul Graham Gordon Charlies Green Fifth Av Jackson St Dagner Graham

Pape’s Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims taking Pape’s Cold Compound every two hours relieves grippe symptoms. It promises open nasal passages, stopped discharge, headache relief, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness with a 25 cent cost.

Surprises in Seattle Over a Simple Remedy

The quick buckthorn bark glycerine mix known as Adleérika claims to cure appendicitis and rapidly relieve constipation sour stomach and gas. Many Seattle residents report immediate relief after a single dose and call Adjern the thorough bowel cleanser. Swift's Pharmacies at Second Ave and 2386 Broadway sell it.

Seattle Swift's Pharmacies Broadway

City charity drives aid Lincoln high families for Thanksgiving

Poor families near Lincoln high school will receive help from the Girls and Boys clubs as students solicit funds to assemble food baskets. P. L. Cheney reportedly threatened self harm at Congress saloon and was hospitalized. W J Leahy praised Seattle lighting for Rock Island from Chicago offices. Mrs Raymond Robins spoke to Seattle semin ary students about social work.

Lincoln High School Congress Pikest P. L. Cheney Cheney City Hospital Raymond Robins Chicago Seattle Seminary and College At Ross

Besieged Navajos Camp Near Wingate New Mexico

Indian Agent Shelton and U S Marshal Hudspeth faced a hostile Navajo camp on Beautiful Mountain as cavalry enforcements were en route. Indian police sought to arrest runners and urged others to join the outbreak.

Wingate N. M Shelton United States Hudspeth Beautiful Mountain Here

Troops Ordered to Laredo Border Patrol

Four troops of the Third United States cavalry were ordered here from Fort Sam Houston to strengthen the border patrol amid fears that Mexican rebels may attack Nuevo Laredo, driving refugees across the river to Laredo.

Osteopathic meeting hears Nelle Evans on spinal tuberculosis

Dr. Nelle Evans delivered a paper on Potts disease or tuberculous infection of the spine at the King County Osteopathic gathering held last night in the Northern Bark and Trust building.

Nelle Evans King County Osteopathic Northern Bark and Trust

Danderine Hair Product Promises Gloss and Growth

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick, inexpensive remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims hair becomes soft, fluffy, and shiny in minutes, with new growth appearing after about two weeks and the product being the only sure hair grower.

Knowlton

Musterole on the bathroom shelf relieves many family ailments

A Musterole advertisement touts its use for croup, colds, sore throats, and rheumatic pains. It claims quick relief for children and adults, lists ailments from head to toe, and offers 25 cent jars or a $2.50 hospital size plus mail order options from the Cleveland company.

Susie Johnny Father Granny Cleveland Ohio Ss. J. Buchanan Lowellville Oho

Flush kidneys with Jad Salts for back pain relief

A health advisory claims regular meat reduces kidney function and urges four ounces of Jad Salts in water at breakfast to flush the kidneys. The salts, from grape and lemon acids with lithia, supposedly restore kidney activity and soothe bladder irritation, with claims of safety and wide use.

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