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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
5
Advertorial claims report dozens of testimonials from men and women who gained pounds using Sargol to build stay there flesh. It describes weight increases from 132 to 144 pounds and 147 to 160 pounds, with promises of a 60 day guarantee and druggist refunds if weight does not rise.
A health notice explains that life insurers enforce strict weight standards and label applicants with below average weight as undesirable risks. It includes a table of normal weights for men and women across heights to help applicants compare their measurements with the average.
The San Francisco report states Gregory Chesalkin known as George Nelson, the bandit who died after a police battle, was an ardent anarchist. Jules Finburg, who had Nelson drive a jitney bus, says Nelson openly defied government and urged Russian workers with his doctrines.
The speaker urges immediate action to save important matters while prosperity remains, arguing there will never be a better time for a proper start. It frames saving as a crucial advantage people overlook, emphasizing urgency and practical reasoning.
Former Secretary of State Bryan reportedly met Henry Ford in Detroit for a private talk on the $10,000,000 peace movement. Bryan then disappeared and Ford was unavailable. Detroit Athletic Club staff offered no confirmation of the conference or further plans.
The Retail Grocers' Association announced it would seek a restraining order to stop the operation of a public market in Portland. Secretary Robert G. Duncan said land owners, insurance men and peddlers would largely fund the effort.
A thief broke through a screen and pried open a window to enter Mrs. Henry Truck’s home at 1605 Jackson Street. He ignored jewelry valued at hundreds of dollars and instead stole a loaf of bread.
The Knights of Lincoln hold Friday night exercises at 8 in the Lyon building Third and James. State Senator J A Ghent will speak followed by C P Bissett on Abraham Lincoln the Man. Bissett, a noted Lincoln authority, will headline the program, then dancing and cards.
A basement fire at 1:26 a.m. gutted the Wilcox Co. clothing store at 716 Piret Ave. Firefighters from 12 stations fought the blaze as flames threatened adjoining structures. Most damage came from smoke and water, with $15,000 to $20,000 insured. upper floors suffered smoky odor and heat.
Reputed Northwest and Alaska figure Swiftwater Bill Gates faces charges after his mother-in-law Ida Beebe accuses him of neglecting his 12 year old son. Gates denies withholding support and says he has paid Beebe between 10000 and 12000 dollars. His varied fortune reportedly included Klondike winnings and an egg monopoly in Nome.
London Sept 16 Parliament planned to consider more revenue measures to back the war. Premier Asquith was expected to seek authorization of an additional 1.15 billion dollars, lifting total war credits to 6.21 billion. Rogland weighs funding by taxation rather than loans.
City Auditor Barber prepares advertisements to sell property with liens for street improvements after city council forced delinquent owners to pay assessments totaling $600,000. If private buyers fail, the city will finance the purchase from the general fund.
The state bureau of inspection labels the Ellensburg normal school buildings as careless in construction and urges improvements. The report dated September 15 describes unsafe conditions and recommends corrective measures.
Adele M. Fielde told the Central Council of Mothers that no city with a population similar to Seattle's lost fewer children last year. She spoke as a clubwoman addressing the gathering.
The notice warns that tired joints backaches and rheumatic pains signal failing kidneys and bladder. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long trusted remedy imported from Haarlem Holland with prices 25c 60c and 1.00. Sold by Owl Drug Co and druggists.
New York police announced they thwarted a conspiracy to destroy or ignite the White Star liner Lapland after detecting two peculiar bottles hidden in hatch No 2. Officials say the liquids were designed to mix and trigger an explosion or fire.
London Sept 15 Brig Gen H G Casson wounded in Gallipoli action as British Marines distinguish themselves holding captured trenches at the southern tip of the peninsula against superior numbers.
Washington Fish Commissioner Darwin appeals to the War Department to use navigation laws to oust Native fishermen who have halted navigation on the Okanogan River with a fish trap. He warns state game laws are ineffective without a favorable Supreme Court ruling in a pending case. The trouble began six weeks ago when Indians began killing salmon at Prosser.
Job seekers may apply for sanitary bacteriologist, assistant, chemist, civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, laboratory aide in physics and chemistry, microanalyst, and an assistant in marketing livestock. Information available at 207 post office building.
Justice Cass. F. E. Hughes is the first choice of Oregon Republican voters for the presidential nomination, according to data received today by Edward D Baldwin, secretary of the state Republican committee.
Orson A. Drake, 70, of San Francisco, and Mrs. P. Drake, 65, of Puyallup, remarried here on Wednesday after a first wedding 50 years ago and a divorce 26 years later. Their children urged them to reunite, Mrs. Drake said.
On Wednesday carelessness behind the wheel left 11 people injured in Seattle. C B Merritt's auto collided with L H Burnett's, injuring Merritt and five others, including Grace Gatham and Mrs. William Gatham. A boy named James Wiley was cut after a collision with a motorcycle driven by F Naret. Eagle leader Charles Gasser and Calhoun are among those hurt in separate crashes, while R S Stuart faces reckless driving charges after injuring John Carlson.
A young man staying at the Cohasset Beach hotel is missing after a late night fire that destroyed the water resort. He has not been found and it is feared he was burned.
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