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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
12
The First Girl Cadets of Washington will host a dance on Wednesday night at Mme. Lepper's hall Fourth Ave and Priest to aid the soldiers and sailors fund. They have purchased a phonograph and records for the French schooner Arras and aim to provide music for other boats leaving Seattle.
The Y M H A will hold a dance at the Masonic temple Prie street and Harvard avenue on Wednesday evening May 29 to aid the soldiers and sailors welfare fund. Fifty eight members are serving with the colors as the group prioritizes war work.
An advertisement touts Q ban Hair Color Restorer for women worried about gray hair undermining careers. It claims gradual color return without staining skin or washing out, plus dandruff relief and easy use by combing. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Enrollment opens for boys to join a national youth reserve guiding service. Moran outlines five aims: foster responsibility patriotism leadership and civic awareness while aligning youths with real wartime needs. Enrollment requires parent consent oath and receipt of certificate and badge with later special recognitions announced. Frank Moran to appoint county directors and managers to run local campaign.
War savings certificates will advance one cent in price Wednesday. Current cost is $4.15, rising to $4.16 and not dropping again. Daniel Kelleher of Washington and Alaska promotes the plan as a means for workers to support the war effort and curb unnecessary spending.
Mme. Horta will address the Over Seas club Monday evening on "The Humiliation and Suffering of the Belgian Women" in a meeting discussing wartime plight and relief.
An old newspaper ad describes spring fever as a half-sick state hitting families and neighborhoods. It warns thinned blood and fatigue can lead to illness and recommends Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Peptiron, and Hood’s Pills as a combined treatment to restore health.
Ruth and J Denis and Liora Hoffman headline at Moore Theatre with Japanese Mower Dance Peacock Dance and singing that drew encores. The Wilkes venue features Fanchon Everhart in Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary with ensemble cast, plus Palace Hip presents Good Bye Broadway a musical comedy vaudeville revue with Joe Roberts Mabel La Couver and a 20 piece cast and striking effects.
Tickets went on sale at 10 this morning for Mischa Elman's concert at the Metropolitan Theatre Wednesday night. The world famous violinist will perform principal numbers from his Carnegie Hall program in New York City, under management by J. W. Sayre.
Far and Near Private Nixon of the Canadian contingent speaks at a Municipal League luncheon in Seattle. The Division No. 12 patriotic service council meets Monday at West Seattle High. S Heney, 37, loses a right ear after a beam fall at Skinner Eddy yards. Victor Thorginson, 25, nearly fatally injured between two cars at N P yards. Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, 50, breaks ankle after street car collision. Former Governor Strong and wife depart for Seattle by steamer Humboldt. Tacoma crash leaves publisher's wife unharmed after multi-vehicle collision. Ed Harrell and family injured in an auto wreck near Ellensburg. Sumpter Valley railroad machine shop fire in Baker Oregon. Montana council of defense blanks and unemployment roundup ordered. Yakima school board bans married teachers. widows and employed women with husbands in service exempt. Dr Bri. M. Adams, Canadian medical corps officer, among those mentioned.
Snatches of local items include Dr Frederick Adams returning to Seattle after invalidation and a city home move, Tacoma bond subscriptions at 3 291 400 boosting its share to 26 percent and ranking sixth nationwide. The Seattle Gopher club met in the W of W hall with Oliver T Erickson recalling early Minnesota life. Lillian Nutter sues Sheriff Stringer for 12000 over alleged illegal arrest. Rabbi Simon Glazer to speak Monday at Bikur Cholem synagogue. The Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher associations meets in May. Four Minute men for the Third Liberty Loan vow renewed effort. Armenian and Syrian relief funds totaling 18383 58 sent to national treasurer. The University of Washington debating team of the University.
An advice piece promotes using a lemon grape lithia salts drink to cleanse and stimulate kidneys. It urges drinking water and taking four ounces of Salts daily for a few days to relieve kidney and bladder irritation and backache.
Girls lost a debate to Whitman in Seattle while upholding the affirmative side Saturday night. An other team defeated Whitman at Walla Walla representing the negative side of the same debate. The $1,805 residence of L. C. Menard at 5525 Winston Ave was destroyed by fire Sunday. The portion of the house rendered it inaccessible to the fire department. A meeting will be held in Foresters' hall at West Seattle Monday night by the Minute Men of Precincts 220 and 221. A number of prominent speakers will make ex dreases.
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