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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

5

Bitro-Phosphate Promoted for Nervous Thinness Relief

Physicians endorse Bitro-Phosphate to aid thin nervous individuals by supplying organic phosphate, aiming to increase weight and general health. The ad cites medical authorities and hospitals using it to boost nerve energy, strength, and blood quality, while warning against fat-producing foods for those not seeking weight gain.

Phreicians Iata Frederick Kolle New York He’s Who

Prison Cruelty to Girls Exposed at New York Reformatory

Bedford, N Y December 11 A guard at the State Reformatory for Women testified that handcuffing prisoners to cell doors with only their faces touching the door was routine. He described dipping restrained girls in cold water, stuffing mouths with soap and water, and leaving victims on beds or floors as punishment.

Bedford N. Y State Reformatory Thomas Quinn John S. Kennedy Commineton Quinn Ruth Carter Reformatory Katharine B. Davis Helen A. Cobb

Serathol Endorsed For Indigestion By Dr Parrish

Dr Parrish advocates ordinary scratchol as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and hyperacidity noting its availability low cost and rapid relief. The article cites investigations showing substantial and lasting benefits from scratchol in stomach ailments.

Health Hints Teases Constipation Tips and Remedies

A brief health note offers practical advice for relief from constipation. It outlines simple dietary changes, hydration tips, and when to seek medical guidance, aiming to reassure readers with actionable steps.

San Francisco to Adopt Automatic Telephone System

Officials of Pacific Telephone announce installation of automatic exchanges in San Francisco at the Bush Street office. The change will reduce switchboard operators by a large margin as the Hello system is replaced. AT&T has spent $5,000,000 on automatic tech and runs a Chicago plant producing many boards weekly. The move mirrors changes in Los Angeles Portland Seattle and New York.

Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company San Francisco American Telephone and Telegraph Company Chicago Los Angeles Portland Seattle New York City Washington Navy Department Mount Vernon Pacific Transport Service Hawaii Philippines LYKO Lyko Medicine Company

Spencer Explains Lawless English Address at Club Rooms

Dr. M. L. Spencer director of the University of Washington School of Journalism spoke at noon Thursday to the Chamber of Commerce publicity bureau at the Army and Navy club rooms. He presented Lawless English as a theme for his talk and emphasized its relevance to public communication.

M. L. Spencer School of Journalism University of Washington Army and Navy Club Chamber of Commerce Publicity Bureau

Simple Daily Plan Promises Quick Health Benefits

A vintage health tip advises spending three to five minutes daily on a body bending exercise using abdominal muscles and to take purified toxins at night before bed. The regimen claims permanent and highly satisfactory results, urging plenty of fresh water, avoiding strong purgatives, and nauseating foods, with purified toxins available from reputable druggists.

City Collects November Taxes and Defines 1918 Levy

City treasurer Wm A Gaines paid EB lh Terry city treasurer 93411964 for the November tax portion with state remittance of 26916918. Total King county November collections reached 121180632. 1918 total levy stands at 14996783and 14 13847243 collected by Dec 1 equals 94 3 percent of real and 99 percent of personal tax. Badger Debating society UW elected officers President James Batley Vice President William Batley Secretary Stanley Orme Treasurer Cecil England Sergeant at Arms Peter Odegard. Peace conference likely to London Clemenceau Lloyd George and Scialoja discuss transfer. Clemenceau expected to oppose.

Wm. A. Gaines EB Lh Terry King County Gaines University of Washington James Batley William Batley Stanley Orme Cecil England Peter Odegard London Clemenceau Lloyd George Scialoia

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