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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts a blood cleanser said to reach the true cause of rheumatic pain, claiming lasting relief beyond temporary fixes. It promotes S W I F T S pecific products and offers a free book and expert advice from the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
In Spokane area, Mrs Myrtle Ciel killed her five month old baby and then shot herself in a dismounted box car home at Manito about 21 miles east of Spokane. Husband Mazzareno Cici found the bodies when he returned home. A note near the bodies gave reasons for the deed.
Co A Shaw a West Seattle contractor chopped the third finger of his left hand off with a hatchet Thursday afternoon while working on the Nolan Electric building at California avenue and Lander street.
The utilities committee urged overtime pay for Seattle street car and shop workers, noting long 10 to 12 hour shifts. A budget delay was proposed until next year’s lines budget is prepared. Union agent A J Stevenson said workers seek eight hours. some council members warned against triggering longer hours. Georgetown shop workers protested the current sliding pay scale.
In Paris an interview cabled from Tokio quotes Premier Hughes denying a report that Australia caused the covenant amendment to grant Japan racial equality. He says Japan’s admission as a great power proves its equal status, while noting differing labor policies in Japan and Australia.
Harmless and effective Hamlin's Wizard O11 relieves rheumatic pains sciatica lumbago and stiff joints while promising quick penetration and antiseptic use for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings. Available from druggists for 30 cents with money back guarantee. Wizard Liver Whips offer a 30 cent remedy for constipation and headaches.
An old advertisement-style notice claims mercorized wax daily removes freckles pimples liver spots and other surface blemishes to reveal smooth skin. It also cites a Ky woman’s testimonial that Foley’s Kidney Pills cured her daughter’s kidney trouble and back pains indicating kidney health improvement.
President Wilson presses Italy to reject a separate peace and to send delegates to the peace conference. He communicates directly with Baron Sonnino, faces Italian public reaction, and gains Allied backing as Rome debates Fiume policy and potential government changes.
Laor rain Smith, 12, ran away from Calexico home a few days ago and was found living in a disused water tank atop a 60 foot tower by the railroad. Neighbors had supplied bedding and food for him while he stayed hidden.
A playful observation contrasts romance with the tools of writing, noting the pen’s power versus the typewriter’s sharper bite in modern affection and chic communication.
In New Bedford Charles Wallace vowed to marry no one else to Nancy Butler. She later moved to Providence becoming Mrs Nancy Irving after two marriages. A recent visit from two men announced Wallace had died in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Mrs W C Lierng of Hazelhurst Georgia writes after ten months of use that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her female trouble and enabled return to health. She endorses the remedy for headaches nervousness backache and other functional disorders and offers to publish the letter.
A rich bachelor leaves ten thousand dollars and his car to the woman he loved in youth. She recalls telling Charley of their plans and his insistence he would never marry again. The anecdote ends with a remark on how a man’s thinking shows in his words.
A friend suffering from stomach and colic attacks faced yellowing and a gall bladder ailment requiring an operation. After taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for about a year, he reports improved digestion and appetite. The ad promotes the product as a harmless simple remedy claimed to clear catarrhal material and intestinal inflammation.
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