Seattle News Briefs and Local Incidents
Anthony Harn, 19, escaped from Henry Engman after a motel incident at 2147 Fifth Ave West. Patrolman R N Wilson responded as Engman alleged the pair tried to steal his car ferret and Cherry. George L Townes, former editor of Seattle Hotel News, died at Minor Hospital. First issue of Whims, Broad way High School monthly, published. Nelson Greenleaf is named editor. Barbre trimmed for 10 planks after paying ten dollars for a haircut violating eight hour law for women. He runs a vegetable stand in the South End market.
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Henry Engman
Fifth Ave. W
Anthony Harn
R. N. Wilson
Engman
Harn
George L. Townes
Seattle Hotel News
Broadway High School Monthly
Nelson Greenleaf
Barbre
Seattle
Dan Barbre
Justice Brinker
South End
Actress Reveals Home Made Hair Darkening Recipe
Miss Blanche Rose, a well known actress, describes a home remedy to darken gray hair and promote growth. She says to mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in a half pint solution and apply weekly until the shade darkens, claiming it also relieves itching and dandruff.
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Blanche Rose
Inter
Chicago
Ill
National Tobacco Day Planned at Germania Cafe Banquet
Shorty Collins t oastmaster at Germania cafe banquet with Mayor HI bringing his pipe. Complimentary dinner for Dr Shayler at St Mark's parish Monday to mark his birthday. Earl Wilmot, 28, sets a record. He was caught twice in one day Wednesday stealing from autos. He is at the Hotel De Lang. Chief Lang has issued an order.
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Shorty” Collins
Germania Cafe
Shayler
St. Mark's Parish
Earl Wilmot
Hotel de Lang
Lang
John D Rockefeller Jr Faces Scrutiny Over Colorado Plan
Public debate grows over Rockefeller's new industrial proposal described as broader and more democratic than unionism. Opinions split on his personal outreach to Colorado miners and potential aim to improve labor conditions, while investors doubt his ability to change dividend policies controlled by John D Rockefeller Sr.
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John
Young Rockefeller
John D., Jr
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
John D. Rockefeller
Arrowrock Dam Elevates Idaho Irrigation Effort
The Arrowrock dam in Idaho, 391 feet high, has been dedicated, irrigating 243000 acres and repaying its five million dollar cost in a dry year. The article notes dams in Roosevelt Arizona and Elephant Butte New Mexico aiding western agriculture, and highlights a regional shift toward irrigation and transformed arid lands into productive gardens.
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Idaho
Arrowrock
Altho
West
If Austria had treated its people right then
A critical riff on economic justice asks readers to imagine Austria offering fair pay hours and conditions. It contrasts Austrian oppression with American workplace standards and questions current employment practice and political leaders. The piece cites Seattle teachers and local officials in a satirical tone.
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Austria
Amercan
America
First frost hints at Grays Harbor weather shift
The report notes Grays Harbor had the season's first frost on Tuesday night. It mentions local residents Mary Holbrook aged 66 at 504 North 17th Street and Catherine Jose aged 88 long-time Seattle resident who died of heart failure. It references Mr. and Mrs. Geo W McGorth and hints a congressman Humphrey may have visited.
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Mary Holbrook
17Th St
Grays Harbor
Congressman Humphrey
Catherine Jose
Seattle
Washington Hotel
Geo. W. McGorth
Sage and Sulphur hair darkening remedy
The old Laurie Wyeth formula Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to restore natural hair color and reduce dandruff. A bottle costs about five cents, and users apply with a sponge to a single strand. Results claim gray hair disappears after one or two applications with dark, glossy, thick hair.
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Wyeth
Western Washington Baptist Convention Opens in Mount Vernon
The twenty-eighth annual meeting of the Western Washington Baptist convention begins in Mount Vernon. October 12 Alfred Maltby is elected Arctic chief of the Arctic Brotherhood at Juneau.
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Len
Bremerton
Western Washington Baptist Con
Mount Vernon
Alfred Maltby
Arctic Brotherhood
Juneau
Politician Remarks Sparkback and Local Color Reactions
In a city scene, Congressman Humphrey vows honesty on travel expenses while Sheriff Hodge praises Carrigan as a man. Ole Hanson lauds Hodge as a square shooter who won’t dodge debts. Loule Lang anticipates the water wagon arriving January 1 with cheer.
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Humphrey
Carrigan
Sheriff Hodge
Clears Away Pimples with Zemo Remedy
A Cleveland product Zemo claims to clear pimples black heads and skin eruptions It overcomes acne eczema itching and rashes with overnight results It is safe clean easy to use and priced at 25 cents for regular and 1 00 for extra large bottles
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Zemo
Cleveland
Take Salts for Kidney Relief from Meat Overload
A medical advisory explains that excess meat yields uric acid that overworks kidneys causing backache, headaches, and other symptoms. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder weakness. Jad Salts marketed as a life saver for meat eaters.
Danderine promises beautiful hair free from dandruff
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline to cleanse scalp and stop itching while doubling hair beauty. It claims dandruff disappears and hair regrows, making hair light, wavy and lustrous after a few weeks, with a 25 cent bottle recommended from drug stores.
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Knowlton
Seattle Ad Club Chooses New Officers
Ted Daken of the Daken Advertising agency is named president of the Seattle Ad Club. Elected after luncheon at the Commercial Club are Robert Aiken and Kenneth Kerr as vice presidents J. M. Finley as secretary J. Fred Braid as treasurer and trustees R. E. Maxfield A. J. Izzard F. M. Radford and A. E. Agnew.
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Ted Daken
Daken Advertising Agency
Seattle Ad Club
Commercial Club
Robert Aiken
Kenneth Kerr
J. M. Finley
J. Fred Braid
R. E. Maxfield
A. J. Izzard
F. M. Radford
A. E. Agnew
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