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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
2
A seller reports fifteen years of selling Dr Kilmer's kidney remedy and praises the product for its benefits. Customers consistently speak highly of the medicine, calling it popular and effective in addressing kidney concerns.
There is a claim of a simple dandruff cure using four ounces of plain liquid arvon from a grog shop applied nightly and in the morning. The method allegedly dissolves and destroys dandruff after several applications, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy glossy and soft.
Soldiers struggle with supply lines as motor trucks fail to sustain units and horses tire from marching. A WWI era American Army song mocks the logistical hardships in Mexico, parodying its movements toward temporary bases and Pancho Villa era targets.
In Columbus New Mexico the army reports transport facilities are rapidly inadequate as field demands outstrip supply. Six to eight day motor caravan round trips over 300 miles to base strain resources with 200 trucks and more horses and forage needed as pursuit of Villa continues.
In San Jose on April 6 guards have been placed around the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Co. properties due to numerous threats. The plant continues to produce material used in ammunition manufacture.
Special Correspondent describes El Paso after dark with a Paso del Norte fashion show and The Birth of a Nation film, soldiers in khaki patrolling streets, and a mix of Spanish lang posters, cantinas, and busy border activity. The piece notes trucks from Detroit and civilian drivers arriving with cold weather remarks.
H 8 King, the nephew, found two elderly sisters dead in their home. Mrs Wheeler lay in the wood room beaten and with an ax beside her. King had spent the day downtown, returning about 11:30 to discover the carnage and notify a neighbor.
Detroit musician markets a system that allegedly lets any person learn piano or organ in an hour or two. Free guide and three sheets of music offered by mail to interested readers. Send name and address to Nonmeral Method Music Co. Detroit Michigan.
A newspaper ad urges readers who overuse glasses to try Optona with warm water in a two ounce bottle. The claim alleges improved vision and reduced need for glasses for conditions like astigmatism and conjunctivitis, urging immediate use and warning of neglect.
San Diego April 6. Nick Burmeister, Chief Boatswain's Mate with 16 years service, was found guilty by a general court martial for the Preble torpedo boat destroyer explosion that killed one. He received six months imprisonment and dishonorable discharge but has disappeared in Washinton to appeal to Secretary Daniels. If not returned within ten days, he is listed as a deserter.
The last rites were held Wednesday for Bamford A. Robb a prominent Seattle attorney who died after plunging seven stories from the Lowman building Monday night. Services were conducted at Bonney-Watson chapel.
R A Sopher proprietor and Fred Wright bartender arrested Thursday for selling liquor at the Hillside soft drink resort opposite the police headquarters.
A high school principal will be chosen to succeed E. G. Quigley as city assistant school superintendent after his resignation on Wednesday. The announcement came Thursday and names other candidates involved in the process.
Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed a vacant house at Lith Ave West and Howe at Wednesday night. The loss is reported 250 dollars. Star Want Ads cover the entire North went.
An advertisement touts lectra Vita as a wearable nightly treatment. It claims electricity powers nerves, renews vitality, relieves pain and stomach, rheumatic, kidney, and liver complaints, and promises a free book. It presents a self charged body battery providing hours of energy.
Neighbors recall women hiding life savings inside petticoats. Both were searched and pockets were empty. Locals say the women kept money at home and always carried funds from hidden pockets when shopping.
Advertisement extols Zemo as a fast acting cure for eczema ringworm rashes and similar troubles. It claims instant relief from itching and skin healing without greasiness and at low cost with a 1.00 extra bottle option. Cleveland labeled product.
The article cautions Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and overindulgence. It explains uric acid buildup and kidney overload leading to bladder weakness, back pain, and nocturnal urine issues. It promotes Rad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys.
Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Swift, sisters living in Seattle from Carthage Missouri, were found dead in their shack with no sign of entry. Deputy Coroner MacDonald logged their deaths as at least four hours old. Wills filed name Dexter Horton bank as executor.
Capt Tauscher husband of famous singer Johanna Gadski is under arrest on a charge of plotting to dynamite the Welland canal. Officials say investigation ties Capt Franz Von Papen, German military attaché, to the plot and he is sent back to Germany.
Dr Thomas F Kane former president of the University of Washington will assume the Olivet College presidency in Olivet Michigan on July 1 according to a Chicago source.
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