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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1918

Page

5

Government Sets Standard for Baking Powder Strength

The U S Government defines baking powder as yielding at least 12 percent available carbon dioxide marking the highest strength standard yet. Rogers Baking Powder has long exceeded this level and received endorsements from Westfield Board of Health and Good Housekeeping Bureau, signaling value to housewives.

U. S Lewis J. Allyn Rogers Company Rogers Westfield Board of Health Good Housekeeping Bureau of Foods Harvey W. Whiley

Dance to Help Smoke Fund of Boys in France

Private G W Norris of the 116th Waeh Co serving with the signal corps in France reports tobacco sent by Our Roya nance Tobacco was appreciated though unreadable in places. He asks for more contributions noting “lots of things going up in smoke” and that the children will help. On Friday night a dance at Douglas Dancing academy and an exhibition drill by the A O U W Columbia lodge No 2 will raise funds. Listings include several donors with small amounts and addresses.

France G. W. Norrin 116Th Waeh, & C Signal Corps Royainance Tobacco Duke Emoire G. W. Norris Douglas Dancing Academy Columbia Lodge No. 2 K. of P. Hall First Ave Mike St

Mediation Fails to Reach Wage Scale Deal

Waterfront Employers Association and employees failed to reach a definite wage scale agreement after meetings with government mediators. The issue will be discussed again Tuesday at union meetings in Seattle and Tacoma. Local 34-12 plans a mediation session. Federal mediators Henry M. White and Edgar C. Snyder will revisit the matter with the unions.

Waterfront Employers’ Association and Seattle Tacoma Henry M. White Edgar C. Snyder

Coroner's Jury Links Murderer to White Center Death

The coroner's jury ruled Bartolomeo Lasolandro died by a bullet fired by Luigi Minatto on April 7 at Laszolandro's White Center home. Minatto is not yet apprehended and his relatives fear he may have taken his own life.

Bartolomeo Lasolandro Luigi Minatto Laszolandro White Center Minatto

Rains Quench Fires Around Escanaba

Heavy rains on April 14 halted forest fire threats across three sections of the northern peninsula. Fires burned several farm buildings on the city outskirts Monday and are now nearly extinguished.

Escanaba

Are You Still Young at Heart Hair Color Restorer Ad

An old advertisement promotes Qban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye cosmetic that gradually restores hair color. It claims it won’t stain the scalp or rub off and will not interfere with washing or waving. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee for 75 cents.

Clean Up Week Urges Cubby-Hole Clearout for Red Cross

Households urged to purge cubby-holes during Clean Up week benefiting the Red Cross salvage drive. Families encouraged to collect rubber boots, old pails, and other discarded items worth donations, with volunteers delivering a pickup.

THE RED Cross Mia Red Creme Richard Salvage Department Med Cross

State will measure headlights for autoists in week

Authorities announce a campaign to regulate glare from vehicle lights. Deputy F B Williams will run a headlight measuring station at the Standard garage on Third Avenue where automobilists can test compliance with state law. Testing will also be posted near highways.

F. B. Williame Third Ave Autolsta

Hotels to serve wheat products on a 50-50 basis

A new food administration order limits wheat usage in hotels and restaurants. One ounce of wheat products may be served per patron, flour must be 50 percent authorized substitute, and victory bread is replaced by 60-40 war bread. Wheatless days Mondays and Wednesdays, no wheat products outside ordered meals, macaroni noodles and spaghetti allowed on wheatless meals.

The Food Administration Br. C. Beck Washington James C. Marmaduke Hazen J. Titus Chauncey Wright Co

Cap Thor Nielson Dies After Maritime Career

Captain Thor Nielson, 56, longtime Puget Sound tugboat commander and Waterfront figure, died Monday at 1619 Bellevue Ave. A Norwegian native, he came to Puget Sound three years ago. Survived by wife, daughter, and two sons of Beattie. Son Howard F.E. Nicleon works for Skinner & Maddy.

Thor Nielson Nellevue Ave Nielson Norway Puget Sound Beattie Howard FE. Nicleon Skinner & Maddy

Clearing Figures Show Seattle Bank Totals Rise

Clearings across Seattle Tuesday reached 8 415 499 dollars with a later note of 9 415 499 dollars due to heavy fund transfers to shipbuilders. The report highlights the surge in money moved to shipbuilding firms amid rising demand.

Seattle

The Dollar Mark Rules World Economy

The passage asserts that money dominates global affairs and drives national fortunes as it has long governed mankind’s actions and outcomes. It frames the dollar as a central force in history and power.

Delatone Paste Promises Hair Removal For Smooth Skin

An advertisement claims a delatone paste made from water and powdered delatone removes hair in 2 to 4 minutes. The method involves applying the paste to the skin, rubbing off, and washing to finish. Caution advised to ensure real delatone is purchased.

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