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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
2
Five governments grant patents for a safe pepsin activation method used in Pepsodent. Dentists praise its quick visible effects and long term tests. Stores offer a free 10 day tube with coupon this week. Use it to feel clean teeth, remove slimy film, and whiten teeth.
The article recalls wartime acts at the ancient cathedral of St Quen tin and the Noyon churchyard. German mines were placed and later reopened, yet the holes and sealed marks on pillars remain. German graves with wooden crosses lie in the churchyard, including a headstone from a French grave re carved.
Portland police asked to search for Sybil Smith, 19, who left her Seattle home March 26. Her father George Smith cites possible mental breakdown from overwork. mother died soon after her disappearance. She was seen in Tacoma March 29 and is believed headed to Portland.
The chamber weighs a bill allowing relatives of soldiers missing with 14 000 francs value to be presumed dead two and a half years after peace signing. Widows would be free to remarry under the measure.
A reader recalls advice to start crops early by building cold frames from window axes and a leanto in a warm basement, describing a cold frame as a four sided glass covered structure similar to a cooled hotbed. The note outlines using a sloped cover to admit light while keeping cold winds out.
A former Portland youth received five years hard labor after a court martial in France for absence from duty. He claimed to have remained with his company for 48 hours before being misplaced, later facing discipline and confinement while carried among camps in Europe. He appeals to Senator Chamberlain for action and notes home support.
Patrolman L. Graham, newly appointed, was suspended by Chief Warren while an inquiry proceeds into graft charges brought by Mrs. Nettie Briggs of 1207 Mainstore. Briggs says Graham accepted 20 dollars to help free Lizzie Freeman, whom she claims he arrested recently. Graham denies the accusation as a frameup linked to his crackdown on drug offenders.
Pinny L. Allen serves as rector of Publiccity for the woblicity and advertising bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club. W. Casler, manager of Union National Bank at Ballard, was named chairman of the Ballard district for the coming Victory Loan yesterday.
City and federal officials will meet with the Seattle Port commission Friday morning to plan stringent enforcement of liquor regulations on docks and steamers. President Robert Bridges of the port commission complained Wednesday that operators were lax in preventing liquor from entering Seattle.
A brief health note describes lifting callus corns with fingers, stating it doesn’t hurt. No medical device or method details provided.
Local notice reports a Texas reader named BF Warker of Hroek praising Adlerika for rapid relief of long standing stomach catarrh and bowel distress. The ad claims the product empties the alimentary canal, prevents appendicitis, and cures constipation, listing Swift Drug Co as a distributor.
A safe treatment promises instant relief from itching and irritation and cleanses the skin. Ask any druggist for a 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. It claims to banish irritations pimples trackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles, leaving skin soft and smooth. The BEW Row Co Cleveland O.
Fifty fabrics to choose from in chif fon and ta f fe tas by top domestic and foreign brands. Wide range from 28 to 40 inches priced 1.75 to 21.00 yard. A heavy quality Pongee offered in medium gray rose blue green and black 36 inches wide at 2.50 yard. First Floor Dress Goods.
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