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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1918

Page

4

O'Brien Captures Screen Theaters as New Leading Lover

The article highlights Eugene O'Brien rising as the top screen heartthrob, replacing Wallace Reid in popularity with young moviegoers. It notes his Irish heritage, London-like accent, Colorado origins, and early stage start after leaving medical studies. It lists current weekly film programs including Corinne Griffith, Dorothy Gish, Marguerite Clark, Patty Arbuckle, and Charles Ray in various features.

Eugene O'Brvien Wallace Reid O'Brien Norma Talmadge Blale Ferguson Charles Hay Cip Corinne Griffith Coliselm Dorethy Gish Dorethy Dalton Vel Ren Marguerite Clark Patty Arbuckle Mission Lile Lee Pegey

Secrets of youth rely on keeping kidneys clean

An ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem OF Capsules as the key to youth and health. It claims kidneys filter blood every three minutes and urges readers to use the capsules to flush poisons and uric acid, promising strength, vigor, and lasting vitality. Imported from Haarlem laboratories, the product is marketed as reliable for over two centuries.

Haarlem Capaulee Holland Hae

War Vet Wade Grunwell Hero of Many Perils

Sapper James Wade Grunwell’s family suffered loss in war with seven brothers and his father killed by a bomb in Dover. Wade survived the Jutland battle, Dardanelles attempt, and a torpedoed voyage, later serving in the merchant marine before influenza, now bringing his mother and father’s marriage to the U.S. while awaiting citizenship. he works at Skinner & Eddy in Seattle.

James Wade Grunwell Fourth Ave Pine St Wade Acave Dover Jutland Dardanelles Merchant Marine Atlantic Seattle England Iaw Skinner & Eddy

Author of J Accuse Seeks Immunity from Germany

Paris dispatch reports Richard Crelling, author of the controversial J Accuse, has telegraphed Germany requesting withdrawal of proceedings, annulment of arrest warrant, and return of confiscated volumes. The work assailed Germany’s military caste, prompting his flight to Switzerland.

N. BE. A Paris J'Accuse Richard Crelling L'Accune Germany Switzerland

German return of wartime French bank funds reported

Paris reports about 6 billion francs stolen from Northern France banks have been returned by the Germans. London dispatch says demobilization plans for women workers are under way as soldiers come home and wives seek release from government work.

Paris France London Ork

Dear Miss Grey Advice From the Home Front

A reader offers concern about marital fidelity and home life urging self renewal, social engagement, and mutual respect. The column answers with guidance on loyalty, staying connected, and building strength through temperance, charity, and personal growth.

Puts O. K. on Bill of Fare

An old-time grouch becomes Sunny Jim after taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad promises digestion help and relief from indigestion distress, enabling carefree eating from soup to pie. A 50 cent box is marketed to readers as a health aid next to drug stores.

Jim Stuart

Adlerika claims boost after bowel and liver trouble

Patient George La Fond reports severe digestive illness improved after Adlerika. advertisement touts rapid gas and sourness relief, digestion normalization, and overall health gains. Claims include cleansing of stomach and bowels, prevention of appendicitis, and a long history of sales by Swift Drug Co.

George la Fond Little Falla Adlerika Swift Drug Co

Confessions of a War Bride Chapter Teases Treasure Hunt

The narrator Jane Lorimer and her ally Jim suspect gems may lie in a sunken U boat and plot to inform authorities but hesitate to expose the treasure. Jim questions the plan while voicing a risk of ridicule to the Lorimer family and the government. The couple debates duty versus thrill as a 1919 treasure hunting adventure begins.

Jane Lorimer Jimmy-boy Senate Committee Jim Altho U. S. Senate Lorimer Enitch Sis Old Manhattan Germany Europe

Theatre back to old French name in Alsace area

Special from The Star by N. Blad Berne reports the St theatre across the Alsace frontier from Basle reverts to its historic French designation, lst. Louis, reflecting regional cultural shifts.

N. Blad Berne St. Theatre Alsace Frontier Basle Lst. Louis

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