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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement suggests using delatone powder mixed with water to remove hair on the skin. Apply a paste to the hairy area for about two minutes, then remove and wash the skin to leave it free of hair or fuzz. The ad warns to ensure the product is real delatone.
Some men enlist, others balk, but all share responsibility for the draft. The verse urges support for national effort and promises fair burden of sacrifice. It ties patriotism to home front duty and hints savings on clothing at Florence Upstairs Store on Second and Union.
American troops undergo voluntary gas training at the front encounters with gas masks, drills in donning and adjusting masks, and rapid readiness in air filtration. The exercise contrasts with a later, pleasant vapor of cigarette smoke over the camp as tobacco supplies arrive and run in the quartermasters’ stores.
Hogs sold for 20 dollars per hundred in Chicago today, 50 cents above yesterday, with pigs up 75 cents as buyers and sellers adjust to the newly reported prices.
President Wilson delays cabinet talks on the pope’s peace proposal to focus on war work. Russia and the allies reject the form of the plan, and Wilson prepares a reply outlining guarantees and a path to peace not through the Kaiser. An allied offensive grows, with peace seen as possible next year.
Dr. M. C. Macy of the Epler building sent five dollars to The Star for the family of Mrs Emma Woods. Mrs Woods lives at 320 Fourth Ave N with four children aged 6 to 14. One child is hospitalized with a fractured skull. Mrs Woods earns nine dollars a week.
Seattle police arrested George Kemp, an ex convict who twice escaped from the Oregon penitentiary, at the Smith Cove terminal on Monday. Detectives Yoris Toms Montgomery and Waechter broke the case into the mystery of more than 100 bad checks passed to Seattle merchants in the past three weeks.
Mrs Wm M Inglis wife of Col Inglis was severely bruised after being thrown from a horse at Camp Murray the horse bolted when frightened by speeding motorcycles and ran away.
Doctor cites iron deficiency as common in women and touts Nuxated Iron as easily absorbed. He claims it boosts strength and endurance, with endorsements from Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques and other physicians. The ad notes iron forms, safety claims, and a money back offer, with local distributors Owl Creek Co Kartell Drug Co Swift’s Pharmacy and others.
Ida Tarbell is pictured at her desk in the council of national defense as a member of the women's committee. She provides valuable service directing women’s numerous wartime activities and contributions.
England, first belligerent to respond to the pope, sent a formal note to the Vatican via British Minister Desalis saying the plan would be examined in a benevolent and serious spirit. Cardinal Gasparri welcomed the reply and urged agreement on four fundamental principles already endorsed by major powers, though no common ground has been officially reached yet.
Fish Commissioner L H Darwin notes the sockeye run is about 80 percent below normal this year. He estimates the catch will not exceed 20 percent of the average yield and warns of serious impacts on the fishery.
Community notices urge purchase of tickets for a tobacco fund dance to aid servicemen. Letters praise soldiers and list local merchants selling tickets, plus acknowledgments from donors including Gus Gilles and Mrs. Belcher of Kennydale. Private Edward Pinkman offers to box for the cause if granted leave.
Soap should be used carefully to protect hair. Most soaps and shampoos use too much alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Pure malsified coconut oil cleanses with a rich lather and leaves hair soft and manageable.
German Chancellor Michaelis is expected to announce autonomy for Alsace Lorraine during this afternoon’s Reichstag committee session as reported by a special agency dispatch from Zurich. The move signals a potential constitutional change affecting the disputed region.
Isabel Rutter files suit for divorce against R I Rutter in Spokane charging desertion. R I Rutter is identified as president of the Spokane and Eastern Trust Co and president of the Western Union Life Insurance Co.
Washington Aug 21 The Aircraft Production Board announced that spruce lumber contracts will be awarded directly to lumber operators and not through commission brokers. The contracts will also be made with tighter specifications.
Thomas Miller, 30, an Ames shipyard employee and former university student, shot himself on a park bench along the bank of Cowen Park. Dr. George A. Barrett found the body two minutes later. Miller, son of Andrew H Miller, had been ill in health.
The Swedish club announces a benefit dance and card party at the club rooms located at Eighth Ave and Pine St on Friday to aid Company A Second Washington. The event promises games, dancing and donations from attendees.
An advice column advocates careful washing and a canthrax based shampoo to remove dandruff dirt and impurities. It promises a soothing lather, clean scalp, and glossy natural color, claiming easy, inexpensive use for full hair coverage and easier styling.
A price listing notes Parker and Kleinert Waist Supporters priced at 35 cents for ages ranging from 2 to 14 years.
Walla Walla August 21 the warden hammered bars with iron buckets all night forcing the water cure on 30 inmates first use in the prison in two years a physician stood by to prevent serious injuries
8 G Lawrence of the Ferguson hotel started his car at Spring Street and Second Avenue Monday afternoon. The clutch slipped and the car backed into the window display of J S Grahams suit store, ending with the car perched in the upper display.
Cretonnes main floor in the drapery section offers a line of crepe patterns sized for drapery and fancy work, priced 25 to 75 cents per yard. Domestic section features Swiss dots and prints with a wide assortment, priced 20 cents per yard.
County commissioners and officials seek to convert Seattle ferries including the Robert ferry to coal burners as fuel oil shortages strain ferry service and threaten operation. Efforts focus on midship conversions and alternative power options to keep routes running.
Local druggists may lack stock from the Bell ingham Chemical Co. of Bellingham Washington and readers are advised to contact the firm for supply information or alternatives.
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