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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
8
Haarlem Oil Capsules are advertised as a century old remedy from Holland for bladder and kidney discomfort. The ad claims relief from back pain tiredness headaches indigestion and frequent urination, assuring genuine MEDAL brand quality and a money back guarantee from Owl Drug Co with free box sizes.
The ad promises careful attention for any operation and a satisfaction guarantee. Dr Sipes leverages 16 years of practice and thousands of satisfied patients to invite new patients to a free thorough dental exam and a plan with costs for achieving perfect mouth health.
A chamber of commerce communication to the Seattle city council urges drastic revision of 1919 budget estimates by city offices. It argues high taxes raise rents and hit homeowners and renters, noting many have not seen earnings rise with living costs. The report stresses budget reductions to ease local taxation.
A concise advertisement urges owners to value their watch and seek Haynes repair services at the Next Liberty theatre residence, highlighting specialized care for timepieces.
A testimonial proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a chest and stomach complaint, enabling a woman to tend her chickens and garden again. The ad claims the product cleans catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, promising a money back guarantee on one dose.
A fatality and four serious injuries occurred Monday afternoon at Seattle shipyards. William Asherblum, 20, was crushed by a falling steel plate at Skinner & Eddy and died an hour later. Others injured include James Gregory, 12 W. Halliday, L. H. Clark, Fred Mourne, and Cleorge Malgein, with injuries from falls, crane impacts, and a cable incident.
Miss Sarah Harker aged 14 living at 624 12th Ave North was cut and bruised Monday night when knocked through a plate glass windshield of an automobile on Rainier Avenue near Graham Street. The car was driven by F. W. Gray of 3943 Americas, who dimmed headlights to pass a chine and did not see the girl approaching.
In Portland on August 20 the Grand Army parade saw about 20 000 marchers led by 6000 veterans in blue attire. Girls showered the veterans with petals as ambulances stood ready. A Wisconsin fife and drum corps drew praise while allied groups and home guard regiments filled the street.
In Clarence Iowa a crowd angry at alleged pro German influence daubed the town telephone building and Albert Hoffner restaurant and Hoffner garage with yellow paint. The Hoffners and Henry Engleking who own a furniture store are named as targets. U S officials are en route for further action.
U S civil service commission announces an open competitive examination to be held in Seattle on September 18 for the position of assistant lighthouse keeper in Alaska. Salary ranges from 600 to 720 dollars per year with 45 cents daily ration allowance at some stations and subsistence at others. Rations, quarters, heat and light are provided. Apply at room 303 post office building.
Red Cross Salvage department asks for large clean rags to substitute waste in machine shops. They warn removing buttons and hooks from the rigs will save women pickers hours daily. Salvage office at Fourth and Virginia, telephone Elliott 4512.
Postmaster General Burleson announced approval of wage increases for Western Union Telegraph Co employees noting the raise was non discriminatory. The article also mentions a Company D auxiliary meeting and a King County Democratic club picnic at Woodland Park with a baseball game and other sports on August 31.
Serviceable mid weight cashmere hose displayed in gray Oxford and black. Sizes available on main floor at 914. Each pair priced at 75 cents. Limited stock.
Councilman Thomson introduced an ordinance at the Monday meeting to grant a franchise running until December 31, 1950, to the Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Co, the Great Northern Railway Co, the Northern Pacific Railway Co, and the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co for operating rights.
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