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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

2

Sea Prosperity Depends on Act Says Furuse th

Andrew Turnseth president of the International Seamen's Union says Uncle Sam must keep the Seamen's Act intact and enforced. He sails to England with J Havelock Wilson to attend peace talks and defend American sailors' rights against criticisms by Robert Dollar and others.

Milton Bronner New York Sam Andrew Turnseth International Seamen's Union of America Mauretania England J. Havelock Wilson Sailors and Firemen's Union of Great Britain and Ireland Wilson Paris

Seamen's Act Equalizes Wages Across Nations

A historical analysis outlines the Seamen's Act of 1915 and its 1916 foreign-ship operative dates, noting gradual wage equalization for seamen across nations except Japan. It discusses how Britain and the U S matched wages, the war bonus, and predicted Japanese adjustments, framing the act as a pure economic force driven by supply and demand.

Germany Great Frittain United States Department of Inbor Great Britain Japan America Supreme Court

Tanlac credited by Kirkland resident in health boost

Mrs Eva J Van derberg of Kirkland reports Tanlac improved her long standing ailments including poor appetite headaches heart discomfort and nervous tension. She says she gained eight pounds and now feels rested and strong. Tanlac is sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.

Kirkland Taniac Eva J. Vanderberg Tanlac Seattle Bartell Drug Stores

Food Aid to France Shipments Spark Sailors’ Feast

Jam shipments totaling 500 tons monthly were sent to France for the Red Cross. The crew aboard the transport vessel consumed much of the cargo before reaching its destination.

Red Cross

Red Cross Receives 15000 Cars Shipped to France

Since August, fifteen thousand automobiles have been shipped to France for the Red Cross. The drive supports medical relief and transportation needs amid Belgian war-era conditions.

France Red Cross

American Aid to Suffering Persians Shown

Special to The Star from Tarsuz Persia reports the American committee of Armenian and Syrian relief has supplied grain and motor trucks and raised 2,271,750 dollars for relief in Persia though less emphasis is placed on it compared to Belgium and France.

N. EB. A Tarsuz Persia American Committee of Belgium France

Home remedy for catarrh and deafness relief

A home internal medicine recipe promises relief for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It advises Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, to be taken four times daily, claiming to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balance ear pressure.

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