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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
8
A discussion of teenage health and the transition from childhood to maturity. It warns of potential decline or death from health breakdowns and advocates Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a helpful tonic for normal development.
A health note attributes rheumatism to excess uric acid from rich foods. It advises warm clothing, dry feet, hydration, and a weekly Jad Salts regimen to stimulate kidneys, claim it purges uric acid, and promote joint comfort.
Coroner Tiffin to investigate the death of David Dean five who was killed Monday afternoon at 3120 Alkiave while logs were rolled into the Sound. Foreman Thomas Nelson of Occidental Lumber Co says the boy reached up to a log and was lifted off his feet and buried. An exam showed the neck broken.
Vojta Benes organizer of the Bohemian National Alliance of America will address Seattle Stars at the Labor temple on Wednesday at p.m. The lecture will discuss the United States entry into the war.
Dr. Suzzallo notes wartime boosts for Canadians after visiting Canadian cities. The Seattle Boy Scouts hold a semiannual banquet at the Butler hotel Tuesday night. The will of Harold Burdette, Seattle florist, probated in King County, is the first of its kind filed there. University men urged to delay enlistment pending war department plans to appoint officers. Information from Gen Beil about Western division. Censorship of letters and news photos adopted at Puget Sound Navy Yard and Pacific reserve fleet. Saratoga to be renamed during repairs at Bremerton for new cruisers. Seattle Red Cross seeks 30000 in total 15000 for base hospital 10000 for university ambulance corps. aim to raise 4000 to 20000 members.
Six Red Cross girls who completed the preliminary lecture course may gain practical experience at the King County hospital. They must apply to Dr. J. Tate Mason, superintendent, and only six will be accepted. Each pledge to serve Uncle Sam in Red Cross work when required is required.
The Seattle Credit Men’s Association nominated officers at its monthly meeting in the Washington Annex. Twenty one delegates were chosen to attend the national convention in Kansas City next June. Edwin S. Selvin delivered an address on “The duty of the American Business Man in the Present International Crisis.”
Dances and barefoot routines headline a diverse Pantages bill featuring Cria Richards in a comic English flip, the Kimiwa troupe performing slack and tight wire feats, Phun Phiends in witty songs and costumes, The Twister farce by Paul Decker, the Marconi Brothers in lively accordion numbers, Knickerbocker Male quartet, and a Patria serial episode.
Five soldiers of the First Co Washington Coast artillery were knocked down and bruised when a car driven by Charlies D. Davis of Ellis' club crashed into them near Fourth Ave and Blanchard. Davis was arrested after telling the police his story. Bail set at $100. Also injured were Verne Nelson Arthur Rittelkau Fred Knowlton. The trio were taken to the regimental infirmary. A separate incident left Agnes Hicks seriously injured after being struck by a car driven by Fred Hyke at Rainier Ave and Rose St.
A London report notes March as a dangerous month for royalty with a table of regal murders, abdications, and dethronements. It cites Gustavus II in 1792, Alexander II in 1881, George I in 1913, Charles III in 1854, Gustavus IV in 1809, and Nicholas of Russia with his abdication as another March upheaval.
The second session of the third annual University of Washington homekeepers conference drew 126 women, with topics from What Every Woman Should Know to Burn prevention. Speakers included Frances Heverle, Robert Rose, J W Spangler, Dean Ethel Coldwell, Justice Read Whitehead, and Miss Mary Rausch. meetings are in Meany Hall.
Frank Clancy longtime Seattle First ward politician and racing man died at Wallace Idaho from pneumonia Monday afternoon. He was 55 and came to Seattle in 1872 with uncle Thomas Clancy. He and five brothers ran the hotel and liquor business. Thomas and Charles Clancy served on the city council. He later ran racing stables on the Coast then operated hotels in Wallace. He leaves brothers John and George and sisters Mrs Mary Hughes and Mrs Grace James. Ah Chin Ah Mune and Mar Wee Wee pleaded guilty to gambling and were fined 100 each by Justice Brinker.
In a humorous hometown vignette Mrs McGuire, a janitor’s wife, praises the Economy army led by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Marshall. She mocks cabinet dinners, calls for experienced officers, and jokes about thrift lessons using scraps like leftovers and worn pants.
Curfew rings tonight in Chertsey as the wartime safety measure ends. The town’s long standing curfew tradition, once muffled during Zeppelin raids, resumes its old solemn routine now that aerial threats have diminished.
Interview ends with a worker saying the army should be officered by working men who have lived through economizing all their lives. The remark emphasizes practical experience and frugality as guiding traits for leadership.
Fines resulting from convictions on charges of violations of the prohibition law totaled on Monday. The sentences reflected strict enforcement of temperance laws and showcased the authorities’ diligence in upholding prohibition statutes.
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