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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
6
A fragment mentions a man asking about a little man around 40 and an officer on duty at a post office on Tuesday. A bystander recalls "you said the little man" was a stranger, with Briggs recounting the exchange.
The supreme court upheld a Superior Judge Tallman ruling that as an arterial highway part of the Empire Way cost should be borne by the city general fund. The city council must readjust the improvement’s cost accordingly.
The ad urges abandoning liniments and ointments and advocates blood treatment with S S S as the only effective method. It claims rheumatism is a deep seated blood disease, warns against mineral remedies, and promotes the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta with a free medical consultation.
A 1918 article notes film as a tool of cultural influence, citing Orrin G. Cocks and the American Cinema Commission showcasing American life in Europe. It contrasts a drop in U.S. movie production in 1917 with rising film quality and outlines current theater offerings in town.
Today featured programs include Liberty with Jack Pickford in Hie Majesty Munker Hean and Clemmens Fannie Ward in In herent. Coliseum presents Nive Thomas in Im ounine Life. Strand shows Dorothy Dalton in Un faithful. Mission screens Harry Carey in Thieves Gold. Colontal presents Wm Farnam in When a Man Sees Ned. Class A offers Neorme Talmadge in The Law of Compensation.
The British liner Carlisle Castle, owned by Union Castle and chartered to Cunard Line, was torpedoed and sunk. The date of the sinking and crew of 60 are not confirmed. insurance claims were reported by marine underwriters.
Marshfield Ore April 3 The United States may soon field a deadly electrical device invented by J B Peters of Bandon Ore The government commandeered his invention and extensive tests of the auxiliary device for rifle or artillery will be held at Annapolis next week.
The navy ends Vallejo restrictions allowing Mare Island sailors to visit the city for the first time in six months while saloons remain closed. The day also reports the US extends a further $200 million loan to Great Britain, bringing Britain’s total credit to $2.72 billion and allies to $5.16 billion.
Advertisement touts Freezone as a magic corn remover costing only a few cents. It claims to instantly stop corn pain with a drop, then lift the corn out with no soreness. The druggist sells a small bottle sufficient to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses.
Poet John Masefield, serving as an official war historian, spoke at Plymouth Congregational Church on Tuesday night. He urged a “wall of love and courage” for Allied nations and predicted postwar democracy in England. He praised universal resolve and warned against autocratic powers, noting the sacrifice of soldiers, sailors, and civilians from many nations.
The world’s largest 25,000 horsepower turbine generator was turned over Monday marking a milestone in electrifying Milwaukee’s Coast division. The Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co. won the contract and installed the turbine at the Dieringer plant on Lake Tappa to supply power for the Othello to Tacoma line.
Mrs. L. A. Belden of the Royal-Worcester Corset Co. conducts a week long corset demonstration from April 4 to 10 at the Upper Main Floor advising patrons on hygiene and corsetry. Also showcased are Liseres hemis, bonnets, turbans, and a patent Milan hat with ribbon and daisies in spring colors, priced at 5.00.
Miss Martha Watson is appointed chief clerk at the Argo yards of the Union Pacific near Georgetown. She will route all trains and oversee yard operations. Watson is 21 years old.
An advice note urges women to seek Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for various female ailments including displacement irregularities inflammation headaches nervousness and depression claiming it restores health and life influence for unhappy companionship.
An old advertisement touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquid argon to stop itching and destroy flakes. It claims loftier hair quality after nightly scalp application and promises inexpensive access at any drug store with lasting effects after a few uses.
Farmers from 23 states gathered to oppose a Congressional proposal for a $2.50 wheat price. They argued the higher price would raise flour costs and make bread prohibitive, preferring $2.20 instead.
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