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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
5
A skeptical reader challenges claims about Fels-Naptha Soap and insists she must see its advertised effects before believing. She questions using cool water for a week’s worth of washing and doubts newspaper assertions without proof.
Seattle Labor Council investigates Mother Ryther Home and recommends council use influence to keep the refuge for homeless children widowed and deserted women open. The aging founder has long devoted her life to the institution and faced closure due to health fire and sanitary regulation concerns.
The principal orphan asylum of Moscow is supported chiefly by the tax on playing cards, a revenue source emphasized as its main financial backbone.
A dental ad extols Regal Dentists claiming a strong name value among patrons. It promises honest thorough service and square treatment with prices like regular $10 gold crowns for $4 and Never-Slip Plates for $5, plus a two-signee guarantee.
Regal Dental Offices at 9405 2rd Ave NW near Union St. Dr L R Clark D D S manager. Note bring this ad with you.
Fredericks proprietor of the Three Girls bakeries was fined $10 by Judge Gordon for producing underweight loaves without labeling. The case was appealed as Fredericks disputed the charge while on the stand. The exchange grew heated with remarks from Van Ruff and a request to have the witness answer questions.
A collage of short items covers river work and dredge orders in King and Pierce counties, ship arrivals and fisheries displays, local accidents, a mayoral dispute, crimes, personnel changes, divorces, and bizarre incidents. Notable mentions include Lauritz Frolund’s return from Europe, Robert G. Tatum’s Mount McKinley salute, and Eugene McCombs’s repeated suicide attempts in San Francisco.
Policeman Earl Matthews of Los Angeles confessed he shot himself in the arm to gain notoriety. Chief Sebastian reportedly broke him. The National Association of Postal Clerks at Omaha unanimously endorsed woman suffrage and government ownership of telegraphs. Dr Archer W Hendrick named president of University of Nevada at Reno. Government lifts embargo on arms to Mexico as de facto recognition. Mount Lassen eruption continues. Southern Presbyterians plan to raise funds to educate Southern mountain children as memorial to Mrs Woodrow Wilson. Forty five Spanish and French Catholic priests and 48 Sacred Heart Sisters arrive in San Francisco from Manzanillo after Yaqui violence. President Wilson weighs appeals from railroad executives to support credit amid European war. Federal Reserve Board organizing with 36 reserve bank directors. New York plans completion of a $100,000,000 loan.
Store listing shows men's sweaters and plannelette nightwear with prices ranging from 3.00 for sweaters to 0.98 for nightwear. Items include Vesta and Plannelette lines with intermediate prices 2.08 39c 29c 49c 89c.
Shanghai reports near silence on the Kiaochau campaign as censorship blocks news from Lung Kow and Kiaochau Bay. Observers think Japan will pace operations, counting on the German cruiser surrender and avoiding costly rushing actions.
Seattle mayor responds to a Tacoma letter from T Bab cock of the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association urging street improvements to employ itinerant workers. Gill declares only civil service eligibles will receive city work this winter, insisting no sugar plums for unemployed married men.
Attendance increases force higher school budgets for 1915 under Secretary Jones. The chief item is 1,440,000 for teachers amid a total expense of 2,780,080. High school salaries run 250,000 and grade schools 746,500 with 22,000 for evening schools. Seattle leads in high school attendance.
A Seattle drug store announces free physician examination and advice for families to attract customers. It promotes services for the working man and his family with free medical guidance and medication priced per need. The ad invites visits at 117 Yesterday with broad office hours and a focus on building its drug business.
Premier Botha told colonial parliament that a strong German Southwest Africa force is entrenched near the British boundary. He said troops are moving to dislodge the invaders and that all German Southwest Africa would be attacked.
A reader asks if a 19 year old should marry the man she loves while supporting her mother with two brothers. Answer: marry with plan to share support, marriage is permanent and such duties should be shared. Other questions cover debts, Marie Corelli address, hot tamale recipe, aviation records, inviting for a slumber party, best man duties and gifts.
A dense list of sewing notions and petite hardware items offered at a bargain on the first floor. Spool silk, dress fasteners, safety pins, braid, dress shields, corset foundations, lingerie tape, collar supports, netting, and assorted pins with multiple sizes and colors.
The rules committee faced a 3 month stalemate over framing a rule for the constitutional amendment granting women the vote. A tied vote on the rule prompted Chair Henry to cast a negative deciding vote, marking a significant party record amid Democratic opposition.
The Tivoli chorus wowed audiences with refined form and voice over the past two weeks. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Metropolitan features Isa belle Lowe as June Toliver and Noah Beery as Jud Tolliver, drawing praise. Seats are on sale for Kitty MacKay at Moore on Monday Sept 14 for a week, fresh from New York with four touring companies.
Misa BK reports that yesterday afternoon on Second between Marion and Columbia a 12 year old boy ran into the street and was struck by the right front fender of her auto. The boy fled from the scene after the impact.
Mateon lies in city hospital unconscious with a fractured skull after tumbling down stairs at the St Louis hotel. He likely will die.
Ole Sanderson rented a room on King Street last night and carried between $50 and $60. The money is now missing and Sanderson cannot explain where it went.
A California resident reports a novel flower bred to sprout on a blackberry bush, showcasing a successful fusion of floral and berry traits. The development highlights cross-species horticultural progress and plant breeding innovation.
Progressives meet Tuesday to select about 500 delegates for the county convention and discuss their platform at public meetings. Dr. J Allen Smith of the University of Washington will speak Saturday at the Good Eats cafeteria. attendance is open to all.
Hood River Oregon September 10 George D Bright aged 63 once a leading criminal lawyer of In-
The first announcement of the Special Home Dancing Outfit generated many inquiries as Seattle households enjoy new dances to the best music. It includes a Hornless Grafonola with 30 dance collections from Victor and Columbia, or 20 selections plus 10 other numbers, plus needles and an illustrated instruction book by G Hepburn Wilson. Priced at 46.90 with monthly terms as low as 5.00, the salesrooms of Eilers Talking Machine Co. offer demonstrations at Third Ave and University.
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