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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1905

Page

5

Hill Attacks Public Ownership of Railways at Fair

Preston Minnesota September 21 James J Hill criticizes public ownership of railways in an address to southern Minnesota farmers at the Fillmore county fair He argues rates would fall slower under government control than under private management He also condemns U S trade policies toward the Orient saying protection raises prices and blocks foreign markets.

Preston Minn James J. Hil Minnesota Fillmore County Tem Hatare United States

Merchants Transportation Adds New Steamer A. W. Sterrett

The Tacoma firm expands its Seattle Tacoma service by launching the steamer A. W. Sterrett named for the company president. The Northern Commercial Company sold the vessel, currently at King & Winge yards in West Seattle, with $5,000 in improvements planned as part of a $10,000 investment.

Merchanta Transportation Company of Tacoma T. W. Lake Seattle-Tacoma A. W. Sterrett Northern Commercial Company San Francisco King & Winge West Seattle

Battle of Elements and Engineering at Salton Sea

Wind and waves have seized control of the Colorado River’s flow into the Salton Sea, threatening to create permanent changes in the southern desert. The delta is damming the river mouth, risking desert climate shifts and forcing possible 26 mile rerouting around the sea. the Southern Pacific line runs parallel and faces repeated washovers.

Los Angeles Salton Sea United States Colorado River Colorado San Diego County Imperial Valley Nioh Salton Southern Pacific

New Health Cure Promises Quick Fixes From Mind Power

An advertisement touts Ayers Sarsaparilla and Suggestive Therapeutics claiming nerves mend and skin improve as mind and body unite. It argues the mind directs healing beyond drugs with Doctors Strath and Meacham noted as local practitioners.

Sue. Geetin Strath and Meacham

Theatres Present Old and New Shows This Week

Wiggs of the Cabbage Match returns to Grand Sunday for a final performance. Tickets go on sale Saturday morning. The Convict's Daughter arrives at ird Avenue with dramatic climaxes and lively comedy. Honest Hearts stars Alma Hearn and Eleanor Robcon at the Grand. Merely Mary Ann opens next Monday. Sweet Clover among hits at the Grand next Friday and Saturday with a matinee. Sam DeVere's company takes over Seattle theater Sunday afternoon with Saniell the strongman.

Ird Avenue Theater Third Avenue Theater Alma Hearn Eleanor Robcon Mary Ann Sam DeVere Williams’ Ideals Seattle

Suffering to Suffering No More at Columbia Medical Institute

A patient describes severe stomach illness with vomiting pain and obstinate constipation before seeking treatment at the Colombian Medical Institute. After treatment she reports perfect health, with pain gone, improved appetite and sleep, and regular bowel movements. She urges other women to consult Columbian physicians.

Columbia Medical Institute

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