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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement touts Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract that quickly soothes coughs and throat irritations. It claims 24 hour relief, suggests making a home made syrup, and warns to ask for 2 ½ ounces of Pinex with directions. The offer promises full refund if not satisfied.
A brief dispatch from Amsterdam notes Tec forces advancing toward Karlsbad near Prague in Bohemia. The report frames the United States joining the war to vindicate an ideal and mentions the Red Cross being founded on that same ideal.
City health official McBride urges immediate vaccination to prevent influenza. He says vaccinated individuals who stay healthy and avoid crowds reduce risk, while simple steps like ventilation, cleanliness, warm clothing, outdoor activity, and basic mouth throat antisepsis form prereq precautions.
City health officials note a small rebound in influenza activity after 25 deaths and 1467 cases over Sunday and Monday. Health Commissioner J B Metivide urges precautions during the Christmas rush, advising morning shopping and postponement of theatre and indoor gatherings. Vaccination is promoted with three free city vaccine stations at Hallard Police Headquarters, Bon Marche, and the public arty building.
In Medical Lake 670 inmates and staff at the Custo dial School facility report influenza in the past two weeks. There have been 14 deaths and 15 people remain in critical condition.
Chicago reports read from trial records describe Boelaleti ideas by prominent socialists and a Milwaukee meeting in 1917. Irwin St J Tucker criticized the draft while ex mayor Seidel backed repeal and peace terms. Writings touch on war funding and party influence in labor and socialist circles.
Corporation Counsel Walter P B Meier and the traction committee reviewed the property inventory presented to the council by Traction President A W Leonard. The city plans to buy the traction system for 15 006 006 dollars pending final verification. Previous company lists were being checked against Leonard’s latest to spot essential differences.
In Seattle a 13-year-old cousin fired a gun during a war game, fatally wounding Robert Ram who died yesterday. Roberts father serves in the aviation corps and is stationed in California. the boy and his mother were visiting Seattle on a vigil when the accident occurred.
An unclear artifact notes an army commission concept in a cross reference with a watchword Leve, hinting at a higher command or coded directive. The text presents partial phrases without a clear event name, date, or location to confirm specifics.
B King of Oma was named president of the newly formed Washington State Chamber of Commerce. Thaddeus T. Lane Spokane became first vice president with J J Donovan Bellingham as second vice president H C Corbaley Seattle secretary and J W Spangler Seattle treasurer. A constitution sets goals to promote welfare, develop resources, and unite the state's commercial and transportation interests. Officers serve until January 8, 1919, with the first semi annual meeting to be held in Tacoma.
In Sacramento Dee 17, Sterbert and Block and Fiina beth Wood of the city wed after the clerk of the court declared the splicing, with Judge O'Brien joking about the tree of life as the couple becomes one Block and Wood.
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