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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1917

Page

16

Enlistment Centers Listed for Navy and Marines

A wartime notice outlines recruitment sites for the Navy and U S Marine Corps. The Navy location is on the second floor of the American Bank building at Second Ave and Madison St with phone Main 4024 and nightly hours. Marine Corps offices occupy multiple floors on Yesterday and Pioneer buildings with various hours and age limits.

NAVY American Bank Second Ave Madison St U. S. Marine Corps Pioneer Building First Ave James St Elliott

The Blind Man's Eyes and Local Watch Repair Ad

The girl loves the hunted man in The Blind Man's Eyes. If you value your watch, let Haynes repair it. Next Liberty theatre advertisement hints at upcoming program.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

Kiss Your Wife Oftener If You'd Keep Her Says Famous Divorce Judge

San Francisco April 13 Judge Thomas F Graham argues kissing can reduce divorce cases. He says a husband's kiss reaffirms love and motivates wives to endure trials, while many wives view kisses as farewell. The judge urges more frequent kisses to curb divorce millgrist.

San Francisco Specia Thomas F. Graham Superior Court Kies le

China Faces German War Poor in Money and Navy

Article assesses China's wartime potential as an ally, noting possible 4,000,000 square miles of new territory and 450 million population, a 500,000 strong standing army, conscription plans, and a Chinese Navy with the Hai Chi at 4,300 tons mounting limited armament, seen as weak against modern battleships.

China Germany

Fourfold Spring Benefit From Two Grand Medicines

The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilia and Peptiron Pills as a compatible two medicine spring regimen. Sarsaparilia purifies blood while Peptiron Pills provide iron and a tonic effect. It notes timing: take Sarsaparilia before meals and Peptiron Pills after meals for fourfold benefits. It also briefly contrasts China’s aging naval fleet and heavy debt with Western shipbuilding.

Hood

Bon-Opto Eye Remedy Claims Bold Results

An advertisement claims Bon-Opto tablets can strengthen eyesight, reduce eye strain, and help wearers discard glasses. Dr. Lewis and a colleague praise the remedy, citing personal testimonials of dramatic improvement and noting the formula is printed on the package and a money back guarantee.

Philadelphia Lewis

Perry claims champ marathon eater Taylor Milby

Perry Wisconsin April 13 Perry claims Taylor Milby as the champion marathon eater of mh nola. A sight demonstration shows him eating six cans of weiners two pineapple slices one pork and beans one hominy and one peach with more meals to come. He has eaten a live mouse and two pounds of raw bacon as part of feats drawing applause. A general challenge is issued to all comers to try to outeat him.

Mh Nola Taylor Milby Perry Milby

Curious Navy Bugler Ends Life in Newport

Herman Schulze a United States Navy bugler at the training station in Newport committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth. A note found in his pocket said he was tired of life and curious about where a person goes after death. He asked to tell Red Nagle to blow taps over him. Nagle was a fellow bugler. Schulze had a good service record.

Newport R. I Herman Schulze United States Navy Red Nagle Red” Nagle Schulze

Jack Rabbit Killed by Flock of Crows

And Hall reports an odd incident in Medford Oregon on April 18 when a flock of 15 crows attacked and devoured a jack rabbit in his field. The crows’ loud caws drew Hall’s attention as he looked up to witness the scene.

Jack Rabbit Medford Ore Hall

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