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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
3
A fragmented voice questions puffed feet and pain wearing shoes, asking about a 25 cent box from a drug store that supposedly soothes or makes feet glow, though the text is unclear and partially garbled.
April 4 report states steps to consolidate two local street car firms. City council to start drafting a franchise for the merged system. Jitney buses will keep 5 cent fares despite a 6 cent car fare order, per the casualty company representative.
Mrs J W Fancey of Spokane is named a director of the Women's Industrial Home and Clinic for the term ending 1924 by Acting Gov Louis F Hart. The appointment was announced from Olympia on April 4.
Aberdeen April 4 The Pay City station fleet consisting of the Moran Westport and Aberdeen will begin the whaling season early next week with planned hunts and typical seasonal operations.
A white armlet worn by crippled ex soldiers signals motorists that the wearer cannot move quickly in traffic. The device serves as a safety warning for drivers navigating crowded streets.
Special to The Star by N. FE. A. reports the Girls Friendly Society of London 617000 domestic workers pushing for respectful address and reforms. Proposals include formal names, defined meal times, one hour off daily, a free afternoon or evening weekly, and alternating half days with Sundays. Employers urged to adopt dignified terms and better household rules.
Two daughters and a granddaughter of L N Dorian perished when the Dorian block burned. Property damage was estimated at 35 000 to 40 000 dollars. The dead are Marie Dorian 40 Gracia Dorian 2 and Blanche Dorian 190.
Sydney authorities remand noted physician Dr Arthur Fox without bail after he defied public health orders by refusing to wear an influenza mask during an outbreak.
A testimonial ad claims Geta It readily removes calluses and corns from toes without irritation or tools. A few drops loosen the callus from flesh and peel it away, with no sticking plasters or greasy ointments required. Manufactured by I. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
A vintage advertisement touts liquid argon as a cure for dandruff. It recommends nightly scalp application of four ounces to dissolve the flake buildup and stop itching, promising shinier hair after a few uses and asserting the remedy is inexpensive and readily available at drug stores.
Paris reports strong belief in peace circles that any German acceptance of the postwar treaty will trigger fierce criticism at home. Allies would impose military limits and a heavy damage bill, with Germany blamed for the war. German hopes for leniency or reconsideration of colonies are dismissed as sowing false optimism before terms are finalized.
Physicians tout Bitro-Phosphate as an inexpensive organic phosphate tonic to strengthen nerves and add weight. Reports claim patients gain pounds and improve vitality, with endorsements from medical professionals and hospital use cited as proof.
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