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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
7
The report from San Francisco on April 16 states that Connor, who has been touring the United States, plans to hurry to Washington to be there amid the perilous Irish situation at home. He expressed the belief that the President would act decisively.
Annual federal inspection of the reserve officers' training corps at the university was held by Lieut. Cyrus F. Dugger Tuesday. The rating will determine the corps standing among institutions giving military training and establish the percentage of men selected for national army training camps. Kent Wilson's view will greatly influence the Irish question.
The Star reports the local fuel administration clarifies it has not ordered wood price controls. King County committee studied mill wood margins, with retail prices near fair margins, but wholesale rates in Seattle are deemed too high by the committee though no official action was taken.
Francis J. Feidler, a local osteopath, will lead an expedition into South America to obtain 50 chinchilla specimens. The plan calls for importing and propagating the animals in Seattle, highlighting their rodent nature and valued fur.
An advertising piece urges spring readers to take Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to build blood, ease anemia, and strengthen nerves. Personal testimonials from Mrs. John T. Morgan and others claim renewed color, weight gain, and restored energy after using multiple boxes. The ad explains neurasthenia links to overwork and stress, and promotes the pills as a non alcoholic tonic supporting digestion and vitality.
Public price board urges refrain from wheat as essential for troops in France. notes Russia’s poor harvest and U S food administration outlook. Lists shifting prices on sugars, flours, grains, and canned goods with consumer shares and retailer payments across many items.
Attorney General Gregory says public overestimates enemy alien activity in a letter to Representative Currie of Michigan. He argues perceived threats are magnified and urges measured public concern.
An advertising appeal claims standard brushing fails due to a sticky film on teeth. It touts Pepsodent as a scientific dentifrice that removes the film and tartar, whitens teeth, and improves cleanliness after a one-week trial with a coupon offer.
An advertisement urges readers to treat back pain linked to kidney trouble with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. It claims the physician designed formula cures kidney and bladder ailments, offers sample bottles for ten cents, and invites readers to mention The Seattle Star.
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