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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
11
Claim of a free home prescription Bon-Opto tablet dissolves in water to strengthen eyesight. Readers report clearer vision in days, with reduced inflammation after using the remedy twice daily. Note quotes from a physician endorsing the product and money-back guarantee.
Behind the barred gates of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan paymaster general of the navy chief of the bureau of supplies and accounts announces the navy has assembled the greatest store of food and supplies in history. The annual food bill runs about seven million dollars and contracts for steady deliveries ensure affordable wholesome provisions without reliance on proprietary items.
City council and traction company delegates clashed over transfer rights from Division A to company lines and franchise renewal for steam heat. After protracted discussion they adjourned without conclusions, postponing transfer talks until other issues are settled.
Pietro Ramadotti a Seattle cafe owner claims he revived Lieut Murphy of St Paul fire brigade in 1893 by breathing life into him. He shared the method with a Coast artillery sergeant at his cafe, offering a bold wartime rescue tip. He says the idea is not copyrighted.
Detroit report states Timothy Bresnahan sold a pig to Victor Retty at 140 pounds. Retty weighed it at home and found 110 pounds after two mile transport. Bresnahan faced court for alleged water weight alteration and chose $25 fine over 10 days in jail.
British life insurance institutions paid 27 million dollars in war claims from the start of the war to last November, reflecting significant financial impact on policyholders and the broader wartime economy.
Washington April 20 Rear Admiral David W Taylor the designer of the centerfire arrangement for dreadnoughts is credited with major naval construction revolutions. As chief of the bureau of construction and repair he drafts plans for new ships and oversees afloat conditions. His Annapolis honors and study at the British naval academy marked a stellar career. He advised after the Hawk Olympia collision and helped push the era of faster superdreadnoughts with efficient coal use. His forward thinking extends beyond ships to broader naval progress.
Examinations for 1800 reserve officer applicants were halted when Capt. H W Bunn received orders from the U S Army headquarters. A new plan creates a training camp at the Presidio in San Francisco starting May 8 for three months, selecting ten thousand reserve officers aged 21 to 44 nationwide. Seattle applicants’ continuation of training at San Francisco was not estimated.
An advertisement extols Geta-It as a rapid corn remedy, claiming the corn peels away within moments after two seconds of application. It touts easy use, quick drying, and wide availability, with pricing at 26 cents a bottle and distribution through FE Lawrence & Co in Chicago and Owl Drug Co in Seattle.
Paula reflects on Washington society after her Washington visit and inauguration. She discusses the social caste among old line families, the transient status of presidents, and the thin line between birth pride and political service. She recalls becoming secretary to a congressman and notes the rapid adaptation of young aides.
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