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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
11
The German-American Mercantile Bank thanks Seattle parents and youths for supporting a savings drive that distributed hundreds of Eastman Kodaks to new depositors. The bank invites more customers to start saving with a $5 or more deposit to receive a camera, with extra tellers available this week.
Fire at William Halan pool hall 2224 California Ave. caused $500 damage. The blaze started from an unknown cause at 3 am Friday, as 554 people out of every thousand in Switzerland who save money are compared to a frugal 108 here.
Dorothy Gish and sister Lillian awaken as a burglar bursts into the Gish home. Mrs Gish hides valuables, a searchlight misfires and a shot misses the intruder by four feet. The would-be thief flees as the sisters, amused, assess the scene and tease a Keystone moment. Dorothy later appears at Liberty Sunday in Lattie Meena's Romance.
Miss Ethel Oliver is found after a seven month search by police in Tacoma Portland and Seattle. She reports working as a maid in a sorority house in the University district and reconciles with her mother Mrs Lizzie Oliver of Everett. She appeared at the juvenile court, then left again without details of her employment.
London reports French positions at Bethincourt were bombarded all night after Haucourt surrendered. Germans prepare to strike the Bethincourt salient from the northwest as Verdun remains under threat. A strong defense kept Bethincourt on Wednesday though withdrawal toward Kanes, 70 miles northwest, seems likely.
Destruction of a German airship southwest of Dvinsk and the capture of Svetkavite a village in Galicia were officially claimed. Austrian efforts to retake Svetkavite were repulsed.
The German federal council ordered clocks set one hour ahead starting May 1 for economic and hygienic reasons. The measure aims to standardize time usage and improve daily routines nationwide.
A local ad urges shoppers to visit for a considerable saving on summer suits with the promise of a good day to pick one out tomorrow.
Margie reflects on a hospital farewell party for moving to Mrs Selwin s home. Her friends joke about her diary while she contemplates loneliness and the distant comfort of art as solace. The scene ends with teased humor and a hopeful note of continuation.
An old promotional note urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children showing signs of stomach liver or bowel issues. It claims quick relief, endorses a 50 cent bottle, warns of counterfeits, and directs buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Company product.
Claiming Sargol tablets rebuild nourishment and fat in thin people, the ad asserts meals alone are insufficient and suggests taking six-ingredient tablets with every meal. It promises 10 to 26 pounds gained monthly for some and a guaranteed weight increase or money back. Distributed by Kartell Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy locally.
An advertisement promotes Korean capsules as a simple weight reducing method. It claims rapid fat loss from any body area after meals and at night, urging readers to visit Bartell Drug Co or any druggist. The copy emphasizes low cost, perceived safety, and quick results within one week.
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