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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
2
Miss Helen Bosswell and Miss Mary E Deereier delivered speeches at a local theatre meeting. A special train is scheduled to arrive in Cleveland for a night meeting.
Public notice urges dental care highlighting the value of teeth and warns against neglect. The ad touts graduate dentists with state board certificates, emphasizes low prices due to high volume, and promises an ironclad satisfaction guarantee signed by the operator and Ro Clark DL 4, owner. Patients are invited to visit the office for an examination.
A Seattle business committee led by A. H Stewart and O. B. Fisher backed Beattie-made manufacturers for expanding Russian and Oriental trade. They supported forming a $2.5 million corporation proposed by J. B. Childers, with $100,000 subscribed, to set agencies in Russia, Japan, and China and promote Seattle business interests abroad.
The Northwest Land Products exposition will open at the Arena on Wednesday evening, featuring land products from Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana counties and communities. Alaska sends a display of grains and vegetables arranged by its chamber bureau, with 70 000 square feet of total space across the Arena and park canvases. Ferrullo's Italian band from Chicago will headline, and Washington State College Pullman will participate with a daily lecture program across five departments.
A new bill at the Pantages opened Monday drawing laughs with Peaches in Pawn and a peppery troupe. Neal Abel the mobile-face act, the Ren nees led by Rosette Rennee, Rigoletto brothers, Lina Regeian and Giuseppe Vogliotti, grand opera artists, Warde and Paye, and Herbert Lloyd the squirrels' best friend also performed.
J J Callaghan, King County public welfare commissioner, urges amending the 1915 mothers pension law to reach all needy mothers and dependent children. He notes increases in demands on the department and recounts aiding 139 deserted or divorced women and 387 children lacking paternal support.
How to improve the skin using mercorized wax as a night cream to reveal a pink and white youthful complexion beneath. A wash with saxolite dissolved in witch hazel is suggested to remove wrinkles and enhance the look of the face.
A historical note on the 1915 amended mothers pension law extending relief to families where the primary support has been lost due to death. The provision aims to ensure vulnerable dependents receive aid through the welfare program.
The text notes that only women with husbands who are dead insane or in prison can receive aid. It states the 1917 budget estimate is 50 225 dollars, about 16 000 dollars less than the current year.
By a bill passed at Monday's council meeting, 23 city representatives will attend the annual League of Washington Municipalities session in Everett next week. The apportionment includes three from engineering and health, two from public utilities, treasurer, comptroller, corporation counsel, water, and light departments.
After extended debate the Seattle school board approved its annual budget endorsing a seven mile levy. Part funds the sinking fund and interest payments while the rest supports operations. A day school for adult blind students will be held.
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