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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1914
Page
5
A promotional vignette features Mrs Brightley extolling Fels Naptha Soap for easy washing. The ad claims cooler water methods prevent damage to delicate fabrics and that soaking and light rubbing remove dirt quickly, with less effort and time.
London reports heavy fighting between British and Germans in South Africa. German colonists push into British East Africa and German Southwest Africa operations press inside the union’s frontiers. British troops move to meet invaders while Boers stay loyal to the British. An American Peace Society appeals for peace urging prayers until war ends.
A claim that its dentistry will supply painless, perfect natural teeth and that readers should inquire about the service. The notice emphasizes comfort and high standards for dental work.
Col R E Thompson given a military funeral. Mrs Elizabeth B Hull pioneer dead at Winslow. Haven M E church burns mortgage. Minnesota arrives with 10 million cargo. Jap cruiser Idzuma seen near straits as Admiral Watson succeeds wrecked Sampson. John Kosch arrested for kidnapping and forgery on wife's complaint. Henry Surry jailed for alimony nonpayment. Lawrence Maring 14 runs away to avoid apology. Tabernacle Baptist church hires R W MacCullough for North Yakima fair boosters. Mrs Grover McHugh seeks 10000 for dog bite. Ellis Morrison former council member dead. Circuit court of appeals opens in Seattle. People's chorus resumes rehearsals. Y M C A wireless class. 4 High Shriners arrive. Frisco to Seattle for bankers convention. City lighting dept to pay interest on loans. J W Spranger elected to clearing house exec committee. Eagles band plays at Press club Thurs. Yesterday branch library opens Tue. How cattle names established near Cape port. Chamber of Commerce launches convention fund drive Sept 29. Mrs A E Landon dies. Elsewhere Spain proclaims neutrality. Charles N Felton 83 former US senator died Menlo Park. Mr and Mrs Victor Innes jailed in San Antonio on murder charges. preliminary hearing this week. Collier Jupiter sails from Bremer ton to Norfolk via canal. Eugene Hewlett sought in LA for embezzling 34000. arrested Deming NM.
A telegram from Congressman J A Falconer, Hanson’s chief rival, congratulates Hanson and offers to join the progressive effort. A second message from the Spokane Progressive League pledges support for Hanson and urges him to lead progressive principles to victory in November.
Washington September 14 Commercial Agent R E Simmons has been chosen by the department of commerce to study lumber markets in South America to boost American export trade during the European war Franklin H Smith will depart Seattle this month for a similar mission in the Orient
An Antwerp dispatch reports at least 106000 Cossacks and Russian infantry have landed in Belgium to aid Belgian forces against German lines. Forty two steamships reportedly transported the Russians from Archangel to the continent, boosting Allied support.
The body of Frank Adams formerly of Auburn Washington, member of a party that left Wiseman on the Koyukuk river in the launch Seal Pup on October 12, 1912, has been found along the Koyukuk by Captain J J Donahue deputy U S marshal. Johnson was the only member of the party to reach Dawson.
The Seattle Star partners with a Large Pennant House to issue weekly wool felt Flag Pennants of nations at war. Start with the War Pennant of Germany, one pennant per week for 16 cents plus a coupon from the Seattle Star.
Eight members of Stefansson's polar expedition were rescued by the Bear and treated in Nome after the Karluk wreck. Three crew members died and eight are missing, with survivors reaching Wrangell Island on September 7 and Nome on September 14. Names of survivors include Munroe and Templeman, while losses include geologist George S. Malloch and topographer Bjarne Mamam.
Gen Sir John French reports a French unit under a noncommissioned officer fought surrounded by Germans until only one NCO and one private survived. They surrendered after a German officer shook their hands and allowed them to keep their arms. Also, the steamer Atlantic City was blown ashore at Atlantic City with passengers and crew refusing to abandon ship.
A column of Q and A covers advice to young women on relationships and propriety. Topics include waiting for a fiancé who wavers, warnings to two girls about kissing games and theatre outings, and a cautionary note on forming proper conduct. The editor offers blunt guidance, urging clear intent, parental guidance, and personal responsibility.
The writer asks how to remove brown stains from Persian ivory. The answer recommends making a thick paste of common whiting, applying with a clean toothbrush into the carved work, and brushing well to clean the surface. The note also lists formulas for sulfur compounds and an inflammable chlorate phosphorous mixture.
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