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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
3
The city campaign committee for prohibition has opened quarters in the Lippy Bids building at Third and Columbia. It plans to place 1000 or more small billboards in front yards to promote dry propaganda.
The Manufacturers' Association asks the Seattle school board to spend funds on school supplies locally rather than buying from manufacturers in other states and countries. The move aims to support local industry and reduce costs through nearby sourcing.
A request approved by manufacturers has been forwarded to the school directors for action and record.
Mrs. Bertha M. Wright, 20, who has been brought back from Oregon by Policewoman J Nosler, faces desertion charges over two young children. She traveled to Oregon City by Mat car after being preferred by her mother.
London reports a war fund of 100000 dollars pledged by Basutoland in South Africa for Britain. The Basuto people, described as fierce and warlike, were subjugated by the British in the mid 19th century.
Promotion for Cascarets dietary laxative claims to cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and gas and ease bile from the liver. A 10 cent box is advertised to keep the head clear and bowels regular by morning with benefits for children as well.
Paris reports numerous acts of bravery in the trenches amid a 30 day battle. Algerians deserted a trench to enter a hut, captured seven Germans, and escorted them to French lines. In Lena, French riflemen hid while a larger force pressed, then rallied to snatch back the position using a rear attack.
In a Brooklyn setting Casey the carpenter’s helper meets Joan Bunny known as Jollying Casey as they trade dry wit. The conversation touches on a self made man remark and playful jabs about a poodle exhibit by Lillian Walker.
Dr. M A Matthews opened a two week revival at the First Presbyterian church urging sinners to admit they cannot keep from sin. He warned against self satisfaction and promised forthcoming sermon The Sinner Stricken.
Miss Gladys Chapman posing as a cowgirl at a First ay movie house was robbed of her purse containing 9 dollars yesterday by a thief who worked as a crowd watched.
Paris Oct 1 By Philip Sims refugees crowd roads and fields as Germans advance. Women men and children trudge through mud with bare feet and babies in carriages. A barefooted mother answers war with hope asking for English aid and saying the fight will end in victory.
Gladys Parka a Lincoln high school freshman and daughter of Mrs Luella Parks disappeared Friday morning and wandered the streets until yesterday. Police combed the city searching for her and she was found in good condition later at home.
The fourth annual convention of the Architectural League of the Pacific Coast will be held in Seattle October 15, 16 and 17.
The Colonial Theatre features a two part Resaway program presenting Chick Evans the Western amateur golf champion and Wallace Berry in Golf Champion Evans With Sweedie. Also on the bill are two dramas and a comedy.
A well known specialist says the liquor habit can be treated at home at low cost. He claims a secret, harmless prescription mixed into coffee or food, including muriate of ammonia Vartex Compound and pepsin, given a teaspoon three times daily, without taste or odor.
A vintage promotion touts Musterole ointment claiming rapid relief from neuralgia and head pain. It cites uses for sore throat bronchitis croup asthma and more with a hospital size priced at 2.50 and warns against imitations.
In a Buckingham Gate interview, the activist warns that if Germany conquers Europe, the ultimate battle will be for women who must resist being enslaved. She says Prussian militarism would doom women to chattel status and vows militant action to prevent it.
Annie cheers a happy moment as Tim enters the police force and Eliene smiles over babies. Margaret recalls enduring friendship, past sorrows, and the joy of witnessing loved ones find happiness in a small town setting.
Annie and Margaret discuss why novelists portray characters more perfectly than real people. They note artists’ talent to imagine ideal forms and reflect on how wives, from Annie to Eliene, find happiness by valuing their own husbands despite flaws. The scene ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.
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