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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for constipation and stomach cleansing. It asserts benefits such as improved bowel movement, reduced gas, and better sleep, targeting women and even children with claims of renewed energy and cheerfulness.
The list shows average prices paid by local merchants to producers and by retailers to commissioners, labeled as first grade fare pay price. Items include eggs beef pork bacon and dried beef with varying values. prices vary with freshness and quality.
The council again debates city car use as City Engineer Dimock transfers the Cadillac to the council. Councilman Goddard asks for a $150 deduction from the engineer department appropriation to cover the car expense while in council hands. The vehicle remains unlettered per last year’s ordinance.
Mrs. Mary Woodcock, famed Oregon parade figure who led banners bearing Roosevelt's image, has died at an advanced age. She rose to prominence after an incident involving a revolver and a bank failure, drawing wide attention for her bold actions.
City efficiency expert Samuel D. H. Emerson urges council against adopting a two platoon system for Seattle firefighters. He notes firefighters work nearly 21 hours a day with one day off in eight and argues eight-hour days do not translate to less hardship or proportionate pay.
Levy Mayer and Edwin F. Meyer announce a new Francis I style hotel on the Hotel Stratford site at South Michigan avenue and East Jackson boulevard. The 1000 room structure will feature pink French granite first two stories, terra cotta above, a 162 by 172 foot frontage, every room with shower baths and ventilating systems, some with plunge baths.
About 100 stevedores walked out in Vancouver after one member was accused of not belonging to the union. They were promptly fired and now seek the source of their troubles as they plan to pursue the cause.
Portland resident Andrew Bartholomew of 1432 East Gibson Street discovered two rare Bull Moose flowers in his garden among two dabnia seedlings. The plants, grown by chance, resemble Theodore Roosevelt’s dental display and are the only two of their kind known, preserved in alcohol.
City Utilities Superintendent Valentine begins survey work and asks council for 1500 dollars by November 10 to shape plans for a city telephone. A bond issue will be decided by voters on March 5, 1913. Lawyer Baxter gathers affidavits to press the State Public Service Commission to address current service inadequacies.
Thousands of Greeks across America leave shops and stands to sail to Greece, driven by vengeance against Turkish bashi bazouks. Immigrant Dimitrios Vranas vows to kill six men as he returns, recounting a burned home and murdered parents that spurred the vow.
A fragmentary quote attributes harsh accusations to Panagia Putkoff, a Greek university-educated youth, amid tensions over unpaid debts and alleged depredations attributed to bash-bazouksa."
Stockholders in the National Lincoln Chautauqua system met in Chicago to elect a new board. The year’s work showed 108 Chautauquas across eight states costing 72000 dollars, with 22000 dollars paid to speakers and attendance exceeding 600000 people. The organization aimed to conduct assemblies to develop and amalgamate sentiment against alcohol manufacture and sale.
Frost wrecks wines in the Rhine valley and Moselle region destroying vines worth millions. Many growers face ruin as grapes across the vineyards are spoiled by recent cold weather.
A promotional claim for Knowl ton's Danderine touts easy inexpensive hair conditioning. The ad asserts rapid gloss fullness and no dandruff within minutes with continued use revealing new hair growth after about two weeks.
A Donkhobor group in Brandon Manitoba protests the Provincial Asylum by stripping on the grounds to demand release of detained sect members. Police have arrested several protesters as the band from northwest of Yorkton Saskatchewan plans to swell their numbers toward three thousand.
Turkey refuses Greece’s demand to free all seized ships in the Dardanelles and warns of war. The Greek minister in Constantinople prepares to seek passports and depart, signaling escalation.
Montenegrin forces press toward Scutari, the key Turkish fortress in northern Albania, encountering little resistance as they advance from Cetinje. The report notes the ongoing invasion and limited opposition to date.
Washington reports the October crop outlook shows spring wheat oats barley rye and hay surpassing previous records with corn and potatoes also likely to be the largest harvest on record. Secretary James Wilson credits favorable season and federal state programs aiding farmers.
In Phoenix twelve years ago Mrs. T M Nolan of Ontario California aided a wanderer who later changed his life. The grateful man told his mother of the kindness, and Mrs Nolan was named in his will. The estate is valued around five thousand dollars.
Discovery of forged orders for the release of prisoners in the county jail announced. Investigation continues to determine how many of these forged orders were used and who issued them.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for women, claiming biliousness headaches and constipation stem from poor diet and lack of exercise. It promotes a gentle cleanse of liver and bowels, urging readers to ask druggists for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, warning against imitation labels.
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