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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
3
Sub-Lieutenant Nungesser, a renowned French ace, downed two German aircraft on the Somme, bringing his total to twenty. The official report notes the night front as mostly quiet.
Henry A. Voehl of Plainfield New Jersey recalls visiting a close friend with a severely sprained ankle that had turned black. He gave Sloan's Liniment which improved the pain and swelling. within four days the man was working again. Sloan's Liniment sold in drug stores for 25c 50c and 1.00.
President Wilson outlines a railroad reform program to Congress. He calls for enlarging the Interstate Commerce Commission, an eight hour rail worker day, a commissions watch on outcomes, possible freight-rate adjustments, and public mediation before strikes. He also urges power to deploy rail assets for military needs and endorses election finance and Puerto Rico measures.
The article discusses extending the Interstate Commerce Commission’s powers and membership, enabling full public investigations of industrial disputes, and granting the executive authority to control railways in wartime or public need. It argues such legislation is manifestly necessary and pressing to serve those relying on this regulatory framework.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets selling twenty million boxes per year and promises relief from biliousness headaches and constipation. It urges nightly use to improve mood, breath, and digestion and even recommends giving a whole box to children when they are cross or feverish.
Liberty Theater offers five part The Criminal and Pass the Prunes with Clara Williams and William Desmond plus Ramona at the Coliseum. Clemmer features An Enemy to the King with E H Sothern and Edith Storey. Mission presents The Reward of Patience starring Louise Huff. Rex screens A Price for Folly. Strand shows A Dream of Two Ago with underworld tale Mother Gumph.
A home remedy for darkening gray hair is shared using seven ounces of water, Barbo Compound, one ounce of bay rum, and a quarter ounce of glycerine. The mix is applied every other day until the desired shade, promising soft glossy results without stickiness or transfer.
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