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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
5
Advert says most soaps and shampoos contain too much alkali drying scalp and breaking hair. Recommends ordinary refined coconut oil as a cleanser two teaspoons per use. Produces rich lather, cleanses dust dirt dandruff and oil, leaves scalp soft and hair bright and fluffy. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
American Ambassador Gerard and Secretary Grew supervised coding of Germanys note to America. Both refused to discuss the new declarations. Reichstag session began at 3 pm and extended into the night.
Ex-President Taft denounces Germany's unrestrained naval warfare in a speech before the New Hampshire legislature, calling it a grossly unwarranted exercise of the rights of blockade.
An old ad text advises women to improve beauty by removing corns with Freezone purchased at a drug store. It promises quick, painless relief using a gummy substance that shrivels the corn without inflaming surrounding skin.
New York World and other papers echo hardline reactions to Germany’s submarine proclamation. Editors urge immediate German ambassador passport requests as the nation weighs war and peace, with Tribune Times and World predicting decisive action and heightened tensions.
A specially summoned Danish cabinet met in Copenhagen to discuss a German note to the United States. The Rikedeag parliament is reported to have been called into a secret session.
Twenty one Seattle officers will host their annual police ball on February 21 at the Hippodrome. Ticket sales begin today and proceeds will benefit the Police Relief Association fund.
The piece reports British outrage at Germany’s open sea terror and potential reprisals as fear grows over a submarine campaign. It notes official surprise at the announcement, cites Pall Mall Gazette calling it Germany’s apocalypse, and mentions potential executions of German officers if hospital ships are sunk.
The British fleet moves toward New York with orders to convoy ships if needed while the Vaterland remains interned nearby. Dudley Field Malone reports quarantine vessels turned back ships under Washington orders. About 4 000 British ships are available for Atlantic duty and roughly 2 000 Americans are at sea bound for home or Europe amid talks of closing the port again tonight. Two American destroyers patrol to enforce neutrality.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours until three taken to end grippe misery and a severe cold. It clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache feverishness sore throat and stiffness. Only 25 cents at drug stores for genuine product.
An August Atlantic City scene paints a woman’s healing awakening after near suicide. She senses unity of sea and sky, recalls past loves, and longs for Dick as Malcolm Stuart’s presence interrupts her reverie. The entry ends with a cliffhanger.
J. W. Wheelwright former Seattle resident and head of Cumberland & Pennsylvania railroad and Consolidated Coal Co travels with business associate Walton Miller to California for a vacation. He is on route back to familiar territory.
A promotional appeal from H. Banks offering Brooks rupture appliance with a free book and coupon. Claims instant relief, non-irritating air cushion design, soft rubber, small and discreet, no harness, durable materials, 30 years of experience, low prices, and easy trial by mail. Includes testimonials and instructions for ordering.
James A. Britton of 80 Spring St Bethlehem Pennsylvania writes to praise a rupture appliance. He claims six years of rupture trouble ended after using the device and urges others to obtain it.
A letter from a Confederate veteran praises an appliance claiming it cured him from a terrible condition after prior hopelessness. He states he is sound, able to plow and perform heavy work, and credits the device with a permanent cure at age 68.
Mr CC KE Brooks of Marehall Michigan writes that the appliance fully met claims by curing a persistent ailment in about a year, the cure occurring three months after starting use. He tried other remedies with no relief and will recommend it to friends.
A letter from Andrew Eggenberger of Dubuque Iowa praises a medical appliance that cured his baby’s rupture in about four months. The note thanks the maker and mentions the brace was worn for slightly over four months.
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