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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1913
Page
4
The Star reveals a citywide canvass claiming every household is counted and every resident signs their paper reads. It challenges rival papers’ circulation claims while inviting inspection of census blanks and asserts no concealment.
An odd column notes a lost horse described as a flea-bitten gray mare weighing 1150 pounds with a blind left eye a lump on the shoulder blade and a backline condition. The ad promises a reward and appears in the Chicago NL News Editor Most Anything.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children with stomachaches diarrhea and feverish symptoms. It claims quick relief within hours and warns to buy genuine 50 cent bottles from the California Syrup Company, noting counterfeits locally.
Letter from Charles Haines notes a severe drop in Dungeness crabs entering Seattle markets this season. He states only two crabbing workers remain on Dungeness, explaining long shipping of live crabs to Seattle and boiled crabs to private portions has become necessary due to scarcity.
A formal notice explains that Eilers Music House cannot secure necessary backing and will close. Leases, fixtures, and all stock, including major instruments, will be sold at deep discounts with cash first terms and extended payment for some. The sale runs daily 8 am to 6 pm, with many items heavily reduced.
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