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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
2
One of Seattle’s most unique business successes the Three Girls bakery organization rose from a Firnt and Pike opening selling 40 loaves to three public market stores now delivering 6000 loaves daily. The original shop reportedly sells more bread than any other U S store.
An imprecise ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse blood and liver, prevent pimples and bad breath, and improve digestion. It claims the tablets are vegetable and olive oil based, sold for 25 cents per box, with Columbus Ohio as the company location.
The three girls have progressed from limited work to broad outreach and now seek to place their products in every Seattle household through a citywide publicity campaign.
San Francisco October 30 authorities expected the arrest of a Mongolian liner employee today. Eighty six Chinese stowaways were found aboard and an engineer is alleged to lead the ring that lands hundreds of Chinese monthly. Rumors claim political intrigue and corruption within the local immigration service, with the service said to be demoralized by factional antagonism.
Officer E C Griffin went to arrest O Payne at Apartment B 302 Second Ave N on a third degree assault warrant. Payne heard him approaching and fled through a window leaving his belongings behind and has not been seen since.
Charles Landy Jr an incorporator of a 2 million dollar Pacific steam ship line said he cannot disclose who is interested in the project In Albany filings the company states it will buy a contract between the Chinese government and F L Mertens Son of Cumberland Md and H E Laing Shi Ti
Marion Ballou Fisk cartoonist and entertainer will introduce a Sunday lecture at the M.C.A. Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock on the cigarette as the little white slaver. Mrs Brush will assist and the Y M C A orchestra will play at 2 15 while David Packard will speak on weights and measures.
Four hundred members attended the AOWU lodge celebration at Knights of Pythias hall on Friday night. Eight outside cities were represented and five grand lodge officers were present.
J. Easton of Bellingham has been chosen president of the State Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents. Other officers elected include Thomas H. Binne of Spokane as vice president R. E. Mahaffex of Tacoma as secretary treasurer and W. Smith Daniel Duryea W. F. Mc Dowell Join F. Lyon and L. O Janick as directors.
Mrs W Perry Smith age 68 died Friday evening in Seattle after a four year illness. She and her husband once lived in a log cabin where the Burke building now stands. Born in St Michacia Maryian she was a longtime resident of the area.
The Chicago Tribune German war pictures arrive at the Moore theatre for a week starting Sunday with Edwin F Weigle reportage. Proceeds go to blind and crippled German soldiers. Eddie Foy leads a strong vaudeville lineup including Reine Davies and Olga the dancer. The Empress and New Pantages also feature major acts, with When Dreams Come True opening at the Moore on Sunday November 7.
Bremerton Oct 980 Former State Senator RO W Condon announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket He will oppose incumbent Louis F Hart of Tacoma in the race
A Priday's Star item corrected that John W. Considine does not head the Orpheum circuit. The error claimed he leads the circuit, but he has no such role and only leases venues in this city and Portland.
The Panama Pacific exposition honored Oregon on Oregon Day with the Oregon building crowded by visitors. Gov James Withycombe led ceremonies among state and foreign commissioners, while officials including Gov Johnson Mayor Rolph and W Halley Lamar praised Oregon’s role in the fair’s success.
Senator Brady of Idaho and Mrs Brady will visit Seattle next week. At noon Monday Brady and University of Washington president Suzzallo will speak at the Commercial Club. Dr J Allen Smith head of political science will speak Monday night at the Commercial Club. Second downtown lecture on economic questions in university extension work.
The public utilities committee on Saturday proposed that the council pass over Mayor Gill's veto to approve an ordinance authorizing a $25,000 expenditure to extend sealing of the Cedar River dam.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended freight tariff increases on structural steel from Seattle Portland and North Pacific coast points to Spokane Eastern Washington and Western Idaho until May 12. The action affects shipments to multiple regional points and delays price hikes.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast fixer for colds and grippe with three doses every two hours. It claims immediate relief from nasal congestion discharge throat soreness sneezing feverishness and headaches and advertises a price of 26 cents at drug stores with no unpleasant aftertaste or inconvenience and no substitutes.
A period piece advises readers to stay indoors on Halloween avoid witches and spirits. It recommends turning on lights building a warm fire and filling the home with cheer. It suggests indoor games like bobbing for apples and candy-pulls while noting police might intervene if children stray.
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