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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
Consumers in Seattle are offered a potent buckthorn bark glycerine mix named Adier-ika promising instant relief for sour stomach gas and prevention of appendicitis. The product emphasizes swift action trusted by doctors and patients at Swift's Pharmacies on Pike Street and 235 North Way.
Ole Hanson opened headquarters at 206 New York block on Thursday and reports organizing precincts with over 50 percent handled. He cautions the race may be hard but pledges unity for voters seeking law and order, sane government, and municipal economy to end sedition and promote peace.
A special session is scheduled for Thursday afternoon to consider a petition by civil service employees seeking a charter amendment that would establish a pension system. Individuals and city officials are expected to attend as the measure moves forward.
The police chief ordered a stricter approach to traffic violations with a new outlying district patrol by motorcycle officers who will educate first and arrest only for flagrant offenses. Eight inch white lines will be painted 15 feet back from downtown corners and officers must hold stopped vehicles until a Go signal.
Spies should fear attorney O'Brian, rated among the ablest lawyers in the country. He heads war activities of the Department of Justice under Attorney General Gregory. O'Brian, a Republican, previously served as New York district attorney under Taft, but politics did not affect his wartime service.
Kiddies from all over the city will be treated at children's parties Saturday morning at the Coliseum. A 10 o'clock benefit performance for the Day Nursery features Diaby Marie Osborne as The Little Patriot with proceeds donated. Leroy M. Backus leads the event and tickets are for sale.
Washington message notes Greek government will credit any Greek serving in the American army for gallantry and reward them by the Greek government. The note was delivered to the state department on Wednesday.
An article touts Hinesia as a rapidly growing indigestion remedy available in powder or tablet form. It claims universal satisfaction with a money back guarantee and includes a home-made preparation method, urging readers to try it after meals to relieve stomach pain.
Collector David J. Williams announced 22 officers will start from Tacoma headquarters January 1 and be on the job in the assigned county to assist residents with 1917 income tax returns. Unmarried filers with net income of 1000 or more and married filers with 2000 or more are urged to file. Officers will announce their arrival and locations for public access. Only on-the-spot filings and prepared statements will speed determinations.
C A Sprinkle manager of Georgetown Undertaking Co explains the death of Mrs Norberg and how Henry Seleted, her son from Camp Lewis, arranged a Lake View cemetery funeral. He says Seleted offered $20, asked for time to pay, and that no further contact or payment was received. The interment occurred December 24 following a Seattle visit.
Berlin dispatches say the German mission headed by Count Von Mirnach will depart for Petrograd next Tuesday to negotiate the exchange of civilian war prisoners unfit for military purpose and to seek a reestablishment of Russo Turkish relations. The mission is part of the appendix to the censor’s note.
A mob in Audubon Iowa on December 27 tried to lynch Rev ak Starck a German Lutheran preacher and farmer Fred Tenneykeit over alleged unpatriotic remarks and failure to back Liberty Loan. Tenneykeit wore a rope about his neck and was dragged toward a tree but saved by Sheriff Wilson pleadings of another preacher whose wife has a weak heart.
A brief notice touts a clearance sale with heavy buying crowds and price cuts. It promises to sell all suits and coats, promises new spring stock, and asserts dressers sell themselves at the asked prices. The ad claims the event name is CLEARANCE.
A poetical complaint suggests infection of minds by indifference. The piece warns this fault spreads laziness and dullness, affecting many brains and undermining effort and responsibility. It emphasizes the need for action to counteract such passive force.
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