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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement touts Zemo as a dependable treatment that relieves itching and soothes the skin. It claims pimples blackheads ringworm and similar troubles disappear with a 25 cent bottle used as directed. It describes a penetrating fluid that stops itching and leaves skin soft and healthy.
May close schools in Elma Washington as state inspectors report directors overspent by 4022.38 dollars beyond the constitutional limit and exhausted the 1916 budget.
A nostalgic advertisement recalls Musterole’s use for family ills from sore throats to rheumatism. The clean white ointment promises quick relief without blistering and touts 25¢, 50¢ and $2.50 hospital sizes from The Musterole Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
Washington reports that the Senate immigration committee agreed to an amendment to the Burnett bill excluding laborers from entry, meeting with mixed reactions. Japan objects to any law offering limits while the gentlemen’s agreement stands, fearing an insult to Japan’s honor.
The International Mercantile Marine Co founded by J. P. Morgan fifteen years ago has been acquired by the American International Corporation of New York. The deal places control of more than 1,000 major liners under American capital.
A vintage ad describes a cheap sham poo made by dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water. It instructs applying the lather to the scalp, rubbing briskly to remove dandruff oil and dirt, then rinsing. Hair is said to dry fluffy, appear fuller, and gain luster and softness.
A health tonic touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to wash the stomach liver kidneys and bowels of waste. It claims dramatic improvements in complexion energy and well being for all, with a note on cost and the need for internal sanitation.
Seattle readers report rapid relief from constipation and stomach trouble using Adler-ika with buckthorn bark and glycerine. One spoonful is claimed to relieve various bowel issues and prevent appendicitis while a short treatment aids chronic stomach complaints. Swift’s Pharmacies listed at Second and Fike and 285 North Broadway.
Expert analysis outlines possible U S actions if Germany breaks ties, stressing that diplomacy could default to war. It argues the Navy is the only offensive force and emphasizes defense as the main problem while noting financial, economic, and limited land forces could play small roles.
Maxwell Ball editor of The Collegian at Willamette University confesses involvement in placing a cow in the campus chapel two weeks prior causing him to leave school.
An advertisement promotes Brownstone hair tinting claiming it easily covers gray hair with a single application. It offers shades from light golden brown to black and notes availability through Kenton Pharmaceutical Co in Covington Kentucky and Owl Drug Co stores on the Pacific coast.
Members of the city utilities committee voted to sell water to the district north of the city despite Chairman Thomson's objections. Moore sided with Thomson, while Erickson Dale and Haas supported the recommendation. The North Enders will build their own mains.
Frank McArthur was fined $100 in Judge Brinker's court on Tuesday after being charged with obtaining an overcoat from Gately's Clothing Co. at 1119 Third Ave by pretending to be another person and charging it to that man.
Berlin dispatches say Germany will not answer the American submarine note until the end of next week. Private sources in Berlin indicate the response is delayed and looming over U S relations.
A vintage advertisement promotes using four ounces of liquid argon to moisten and rub into the scalp at night. It claims complete dissolution of dandruff by morning with continued use removing itchiness and improving hair texture and luster. Liquid arvon is sold at drug stores as an inexpensive remedy.
Mrs Selwin offers comfort describing youth restlessness and the loneliness of love. A recalled letter to her husband reveals a moment of longing and misreading his attention while he was mentally preoccupied with a financial problem. (To be continued)
Portland reports Rowland Doucette five years old died and Leola Bonness four injured when a large mantelpiece fell in their home during a wind storm that loosened bricks yesterday evening.
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