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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1919
Page
11
A vintage testimonial style ad urges girls to use Danderine to stop dandruff and grow hair. It claims soft glossy hair, fullness, and new growth within weeks, with quick results and broad store availability.
Nighttime robberies alarm residents across several locations. A Manhat tan apartments clerk had a revolver shown. Karl Kanausenberg was slugged for $10 on campus. Mrs. A Marshall faced a man near her home. others report stolen cash, a watch, bank books, and vault keys. Police arrested one suspect, with a suitcase held as evidence.
Berlin report describes widespread revolt against the Duke of Anhalt as peasants suffer under taxation while the duke hoards land and maintains 54 horses for pleasure. Farmers drag wagons by hand, and anger over royal excess propels calls to dethrone the ruler and seize the horses.
In Shoals Indiana John Bates avoided losing the paper lip and carried the combination to his safe but experts toil on the vault lock. In Los Angeles detectives report a burglar stole 16 rolls of butter and three defenses from Bri F Johnson's grocery while ignoring $14 left in the cash drawer.
Washington in February expects diplomats to be a frequent presence, as embassies operate on foreign soil enabling import of liquor. Congressmen will attend many official functions with diplomats.
Olympia February 4 The senate today killed a house bill that would punish persons who jump hospital bills just as those who jump board bills are punished.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours up to three to end a severe cold. It opens clogged passages, stops runny nose, relieves headache fever and sore throat, and costs only a few cents at any drug store. Be sure you get the genuine.
Edwin J Knowlton, owner and manager, asserts Brown Dental Offices guarantee that the work will be of the highest quality and satisfactory to patrons, inviting use by satisfied customers.
A Seattle shopper, Miss Jean P Lane, reports Kilauea lava ruined others' shoes while Nedlin Soles survived, praised for toughness and long wear. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Akron Ohio makes Nedlin Soles and Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear rivals.
United Press reports French officials remain silent on an American plan for immediate allied withdrawal from Russia. Britain proceeds with evacuation of Northern Russia, while Archangel and Murmansk contingents face ice barriers and danger. Troop totals cited include 4,000 Americans and 20,000 British and Canadian forces amid large stockpiles of supplies.
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson warning of an Eastern peril and uncertain future beyond the Rhine, across Germany and Russia. He urged the League of Nations as a global protector and told all nations to be ready for possible injustices, signaling potential future crises.
Olympia Feb 4 Graves of Washingtonians who died in the world war would be cared for by the state under a bill by Mrs Hackell of Pierce. The measure would appropriate 5000 dollars for the purpose to be expended by the adjutant general.
The city board of public works, authorized by the city council, proceeds with the Swan Lake water extension project at a cost of 750000. The plan has been under consideration for several years.
Olympia February 4 Nimroda a proposed bill by the agriculture committee would impose a one hundred dollar fine and up to thirty days in county jail on anyone who wanders from farm to farm without permission the measure awaits house action.
In Olympia on February 4, representative Weatherman of Stevens introduced a bill to require candy makers to guarantee product purity under the food and drug laws. The Pacific steamship company's steamer City of Seattle is due to Alaska on Wednesday with a full cargo of general provisions to be unloaded at Skagway where food shortages are reported.
The King County committee of the League to Enforce Peace will meet Friday morning. The Puget Bound Life Insurance association will offer to assist any exservice men desiring to change their government insurance. In Rome on February 4 eighty thousand workmen are unemployed and rising, per the Chamber of Commerce.
An advertisement urges that kidney problems stem from heart issues and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and advises ongoing use to maintain health, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
San Francisco officials announce a uniform Pacific coast rate plan with free dockage for foreign and offshore ships starting April 1. The move aims to pressure Seattle Portland Vancouver and Los Angeles to adopt similar terms. Wharfage shifts to 20 cents, dockage removed, and coastwise trade redefined with Alaska Hawaii and Atlantic routes.
Robert Christensen was arrested on a Justice Court complaint for trespass on railway property and for allegedly emptying lamps on site to start fires. The charge alleges unlawful entry and intentional tampering with railway lamps.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Scottish Rite temple for Rev. Thomas W. Pinkerton.
The Amateur Press Club will celebrate its 14th anniversary with a luncheon at Wolfs cafeteria this evening.
The estate of Mra Mabel Wilde widow of a Burroughs Adding Machine Co local manager is valued at 304281.81. Professor Hich F. Scholtz addressed the Municipal League today on Reconstruction and Revolution.
The Father and Son banquet planned for tonight is canceled due to ongoing strike conditions. Organizers say no alternative date is set.
A Wisconsin woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing organic troubles and avoiding surgery after doctors advised an operation. She urges others to try the remedy and seek advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Massachusetts.
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