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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
7
Physicians urge bitro phosphate for thin delicate people lacking vim and energy. They claim it restores nervous stamina, noting modern diets lack sufficient phosphate and that the preparation is inexpensive and widely sold with a money back guarantee.
Advertised as a trusted organic phosphate compound Ritro-Phosphate is claimed to increase weight strength nerve energy and blood richness. Endorsed by medical figures it is presented as a non patent medicine produced under pharmacopoeia standards with caution to avoid fat gain for those not seeking weight increase.
Dr Parrish asserts that Serathol provides relief for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and hyperacidity. He claims extensive trials show ordinary Serathol from druggists offers near instant relief and lasting benefit with even a single dose producing dramatic effects in some cases.
Mrs Florence Grimwood, wife of alleged Capt William J G Grimwood, testifies that her husband was a London law clerk and swindler using the name William Robert Archer. Depositions taken as she seeks to annul the marriage and legitimize daughter Rosemary born 1917.
Charles Labonski was sentenced in U S district court to ten months in King County Jail and a $700 fine for operating a still near Enumclaw. The case was heard Wednesday in federal court.
A UW collegian wearing a hammer and coffin badge is part of the newly chartered Hammer and Coffin society, originating from Stanford this week. Members will publish the university comic monthly The Sun Dodger.
In Louisville on December 4 the court ruled that candy is not a deadly weapon in the assault case against Elizabeth Young a woolen mills striker accused of attacking foreman William Patton with a sack of chocolate drops. The chase was dismissed.
One hundred foreign born citizens or prospective citizens are enrolled in free citizenship classes at the YMCA meeting every Thursday night. This week's speaker is George B. Jackson of Franklin High School presenting on City Government.
A barrel fitted with a small container connected to the bung hole is filled with plain water and used to pass as high proof bourbon. Victims sample the decoy whisky and pay up to $1,000 for the barrel.
Albert E. Boeingen president of the local Spiritualista society patents a device for cooling refrigerator cars. He says a Philadelphia inventor spirit presented the idea to him.
Pittsburg December reports William Weat sleeping in a hay mound within a manger. Apo Meeman found him peacefully slumbering on his head, describing the unusual scene.
The automobile used by Field Marshal Haig on the Western front was sold at auction by the ministry of munitions for 18500 dollars. It will be exhibited through England.
Harry H. James was chosen president and other officers were elected by the Washington State Society of Architects at a meeting here Tuesday.
The text prescribes a three to five minute daily body bending exercise using abdominal muscles and nightly intake of a purified toxin for relief. It claims this method brings lasting comfort, recommends drinking ample water, and avoiding strong purgatives and constipating foods. The toxin is said to be inexpensive and obtainable from any good source.
The Jack London club will honor World War I service dogs with a studded jewel collar and a framed photo of Ponto the Purp. Club secretary Mrs. Sanford Bert rand Ricaby announced on Thursday. Ponto, once jailed for the alleged murder of Tom Mariah the county city building tom cat, was later exonerated when the cat returned.
William Byrd Watson a Oregon Idaho farmer is charged with violating the Mann act for allegedly eloping with his 15 year old sister in law Bertha Akers. The case before Federal Judge Rudkin was continued after a ball reduction was granted. Watson left a wife and children and remains out on bond.
Freewater Oregon Dec 4 Walter Tabor, son of Maud Tabor, is wanted in connection with his sister Maud Tabor's death in Lawton Michigan. He formerly worked for Shields Fruit Co in Freewater and left two weeks ago in a Ford heading toward The Dalles and San Francisco.
Lincoln park reservoir used by sea gulls and mud hens as a foot bath. it serves the first hill and 12th avenue district water supply. Deputy Sheriff Ralph Hammer complained on Thursday that residents deserve better treatment and urged stopping the birds’ bathing activity.
An old advertisement extols Lincoln Tea as a cheap safe remedy for common colds and influenza among children. It claims the herb tea cleanses and strengthens the body, preventing illness and promoting bright cheeks, priced at 85 cents at druggists.
Capt. Charles A. Brinkley addressed the Young Men’s Republican club luncheon at Meves Cafeteria Thursday noon, recounting his experiences with the 9th Division in France and Germany.
A man named Harry Warren, worn down by repeated sickness, shares with his sister Edith a plan to try Weeks Break-Up-A-C Tablets to beat recurring colds. Edith insists the pills, though not mercury, may help by raising resistance to flu and cold symptoms, and Harry notes a marked improvement after taking them.
Home made laxative syrup instructions from Dr Carter s K and B Tea with sugar water infusion. Directions specify quantities for adults and children and suggest a nightly dosage until bowel movement regular. Ends with advice to paste the recipe on the bottle.
An advertisement features W. Taylor praising Adlerika for four years of gastritis relief. It touts the product as flushing both upper and lower bowels to ease stomach sourness, remove foul matter, and often cure constipation while potentially preventing appendicitis. It lists buckthorn cascara glycerine and nine ingredients and notes availability at Swift Drug Co and Bartell Drug Co.
Advert for Carter’s knit underwear boasts fine weaving and high elasticity that resists bunching. It claims garments stay smooth under any outerwear and can match seasonal fashion, with options from ankle to sleeved and sleeveless styles and various necklines.
Governor Louis F Hart announces the Loyal League of Washington to run a state wide campaign promoting American living. The launch occurred in the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club rooms with Judge M F Gone as state chairman. Speakers included Charles Hebberd Spokane Clark P Bissett university Myron C Cramer Tacoma Henry Suzzallo president university N B Coffman Chehalis and Arthur J May New York field director.
J J Extel age 35 is held for federal investigation after police arrest at Second Ave and Washington St. A room search at Presley Hotel Sixth Ave and Woller St uncovered radical propaganda. Extel is alleged to have prior custody.
Mrs. John Miller reported her purse containing $40 was left on a bench at Pioneer Square in Cle Elum and disappeared moments later when she reached for it. Police are investigating and questioning witnesses.
Workmen drilling for a rock foundation for the state capitol heating plant uncover a four foot vein of bituminous coal. Experts estimate the vein will yield about 10 000 tons. The mined coal will be distributed among state institutions.
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