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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
8
Readers seek guidance on engagements without rings and marriage plans. The column weighs the diamond’s symbolism, offers sewing and cleaning advice, party game ideas for teens, and practical tips on handling freckles and gatekeeping recipes while preserving romance and propriety.
A vintage ad pitches Margo a flesh building tonic for thin men and women. It touts fat gain by improving digestion, nourishing blood, and strengthening nerves, claiming harmlessness and a money back guarantee. The product is distributed by Kartel Drug Co Swift's Pharmacy and other druggists, urging cautious use for anxious nervous types seeking ten pounds.
Manager Kempster of Puget Sound Traction Light and Power offered to remove the sharp curve at Alpha Street and Taylor Avenue if the city cancels plans for a steel and concrete viaduct along Taylor between Republican and Mercer. The offer was referred to the city engineer by the streets and sewers committee.
A London physician will go to Boulogne to treat Ronald Hilton 23 son of Rev Canon Hilton of Seattle. He has been shot in the abdomen and foot while serving in the trenches with a Canadian regiment. Rev Hilton received word of the injuries Thursday.
The North End hosts Consumers' League Day with decorated stores and manufacturers' exhibits. Music and speeches cap Friday and Saturday nights of the festival program.
The London war savings commission denounces extravagant women's fashion and urges purchases only when absolutely necessary. It offers a $100 reward if any woman buys new clothing when not absolutely required, challenging the claim with a provocative challenge.
Advert describes Poslam for pimples eczema rashes and inflammation with nightly application on small areas and morning improvement. Claims prompt clear skin and safe for use with or without Postam treatment. Sample requests accepted with 4 cents stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York.
John Hamrick, Rex manager, extends Chaplin's Carmen run to a second week with a $2,500 bid, the largest paid for a four reel film. The Strand and Coliseum featureings include The Love Mask and Sold for Marriage, while Mary Pickford's The Eternal Grind is upcoming in Seattle.
Francisco Sisto alias Fortenato Tarsitano is in Buenos Aires, arrested Friday, in connection with the August murder of Mrs. Charles Manzi in Seattle. He had disappeared after being seen with her and was linked to the case as police seek requisition papers.
Dr. W A Evans argues constipation affects all ages and conditions. Harsh purgatives harm the system. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is mild, opiate free, and effective. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Drigols.
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