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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1917

Page

5

Franklyn Farnum to Explore Amazon after Bluebird exit

Franklyn Farnum plans a solo expedition to the Amazon headwaters after leaving Bluebird Photoplays. He intends to film untouched lands and journey to the Pacific coast, rejecting luxuries for a rugged educational project. The article also previews current filmings at local theaters including Liberty Coliseum Clemmer and Strand, with stars like Marguerite Clark Mae Marsh and Chaplin noted.

Franklyn Farnum Bluebird Photoplays Bluebird South America Farnum Amazon Andes Pacific

California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A vintage health advisory touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease feverish or cross moods, and includes warnings about counterfeit syrups while urging readers to buy the 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Music And Dancing Dinner At Hotel Butler Ad

An advertisement touts refined atmosphere and menu options at Hotel Butler featuring music and dancing with dinner to suit various budgets.

Prookhams Today Liberty Theatre Cast List

All star cast announced for Liberty Theatre with Margaret Clark in Thebes Peery Missi and Mae Marsh in Polly of the Cirws. Jellen Eiltiege stars in Countese Anes. George Krensen Howard presents The Whip with Hulette in Lets and Paoe Peggy.

Prookhams Today George Krensen Howard Coliseim Margaret Clark Missi tMarry Carey Clymmpr — Jellen§ Eiltiege R Stuand Mae Marsh Polly of the Cirews Ren Hulette Lets Paoe Peggy

Mayor vows veto on elevated Ballard Line extension

Mayor Gill says he will veto the proposed elevated Division A to Lake Burien line expansion while favoring the Ballard extension. He approved the Ballard bill as a self funding expense, opposing rival traction competition. A legal opinion by Corporation Counsel Caldwell on a $12,000 loan transfer to Ballard extension is awaited, with Hanna seeking clarity on the nature of the loan versus a fund transfer.

Altho Ballard Gill Lake Burienine Public Utilities Committee Hugh Caldwell Will H. Hanna Hanna

Record Appreciation for Col Cavanaugh by County Officials

Resolutions of appreciation for Col J B Cavanaugh commander of the 18th engineers who oversaw the Lake Washington Ship Canal project were adopted by county commissioners. A touring car was purchased for him before his departure to France in recognition of his services.

J. B. Cavanaugh 18Th Engineers Lake Washington Ship Canal Col. Cavanaugh France

Lundin seeks probe of all Seattle precinct constables

Prosecuting Attorney Alfred H. Lundin called for a statewide inquiry into the records of all five Seattle precinct constables on Saturday after charges were filed against Constables James Shannon and J. Edd Shrewsbury. The State Bureau of Accounts and Supervisors of Public Offices will conduct the probe.

Seattle Alfred H. Lundin James Shannon J. Edd Shrewsbury State Bureau of Accountr Ofces

Send Old Clothes to Associated Charities Rummage Sale

Citizens are urged to donate old clothes to Associated Charities at the Arena on October 4 and 5. A big rummage sale will be held to raise funds for winter charity work. donations can also be arranged by phone at 301 Central Building, Eliott 4676.

Associated Charities Central Building Eliott

Hubby Drinks She Sues Saloonkeeper in Montana Suit

Henrietta Coombs files a 1200 suit in Butte alleging her husband’s overindulgence at the Rodent O'Brien saloon forced her to support herself. Defendants include Adelini Rodent O'Brien and Jas Smith bartender.

Hy United Press Butte Henrietta Coombs Adelini Rodent Sanda O'Brien Jas. Smith

Sager Injured in Auto Crash Through Hotel Window

Albert H. Sager secretary of Blackwell Sager Lumber Co sustained a concussion when his car crashed through a plate glass window of Hotel News Publishing Co at 312 Spring. He was taken to the city hospital after the Sunday night incident.

Albert H. Sager Blackwell Sager Lumber Co Hotel News Publishing Co

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Franklyn Liberty Strand New York Chicago The George Bronson Howard Herbert Rawlinson Star-liberty News Bab Marguerite Clark the Coliseum Mary Roberts Rinehart Polly Circus Dainty Mae Marsh Gregor Cherniavsky Strand Theatre New Goldwyn Pictures Joan Eltinge Clemmer Harry Casey Ia Harry Helen Badgley Thanhouser Kidlet Gladys Hulette Peggy Metro Edith Storey Viola Dana Hollywood Mary Charleson Harry Walthall Henry Triangle Charlie Chaplin King Ann Pennington Ann Charlotte Texas Rangers United States William Farnam Peggy O'Neill Peg O' My Heart Wanda Pettit George Walsh MacDougall ARK ‘Babs Saturday Evening Post Laily Matinees TIVOL Norvin F. Haas Megr Madison, Bet Margaret Mayo Big Tops Cherniavsky’s Gregor Alex Cherniavsky Dr. Evans Bundaya Hank Building Pike Edwin J. Brown D. D Heattle Nion Block Buck Buck’s Soldiers’ Library Soldiers’ Library Committee Public Library M.a.gottstein Second Avenue Cavanaugh Lundin Hubby Albert Sager Haynes Liberty Theatre Wyeth Battle of the Ancre Canadian Club
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