This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
2
Claiming to banish catarrh and nasal inflammation quickly Hyemel is promoted as a pure pleasant inhaled treatment. It is described as easy to use without dosing or sprays while soothing the inflamed membranes and germs and healing symptoms.
United Press report from American Headquarters says 121 German citizens were tried in military courts during the week. About 198 cases resulted in penalties as court enforcement of regualary fines rose. women were fined up to 100 marks and in some cases imprisoned. A German dealer was fined for coinage with the American flag and for embossing mags.
The government moved to set prices for all commodities across all departments under Secretary Redfield and requested the president appoint a government board to act in peace time.
An ad touts Motherhood Friend as a preparation for childbirth, claiming it eases nerves, reduces pain at delivery, and keeps skin supple. It promotes external use during pregnancy and cites the Firadfield Regulator Committee and Atlanta contact for more information.
An appeal from Mark H. Jack of Syracuse New York claims a successful rheumatism cure. He describes sharp pains and years of suffering and offers a free trial before payment if not satisfied. He urges readers to write today to receive the remedy.
The Big Four Brotherhoods proposed government ownership with a guaranteed 4 percent return and a joint operating corporation for all U S railways. Governance would be shared by labor, railroad officials, and a presidential appointee with wage and rate rules and employee profit sharing. Plumb opposed a cabinet controlled department of transportation and warned politics limits for railroad workers.
Governor Lister announces that the secretary of war will collaborate with Washington state to protect life and property in Tacoma and Seattle during the general strike. The federal government will guard government properties and utilities central to war efforts while state officials remain in close contact from Olympia. Radio apparatus was being set up on the capitol building as the situation unfolds.
Maj Gen John F Morrison commander Western department speeds toward Seattle to take personal charge of regular army troops on strike duty. He left Spokane last night and is expected in Seattle Saturday afternoon. In Spokane oldies armed patrol streets to enforce military rules and deter radical demonstrations. Units involved include the 44th Infantry at Fort Wright on duty for an indefinite period.
Mrs A L DeVlin of Los Angeles says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured years of female troubles and inability to work. The ad urges women with weakness or related symptoms to try the remedy and write for advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
A vintage ad claims Ice Mint removes corns quickly with no pain and cool relief. It promises a painless application, shriveling the corn, easy removal, and prevents foot odor for healthy feet. It touts Japanese secret benefits and urges readers to ask druggists for Ice Mint.
Feb 7 Tacoma street car employees who struck yesterday are expected to resume work within hours. Union leaders say they were tricked by strike organizers and will return if safety is assured. Longshoremen voted to strike after Seattle delegates urged action, while city light department workers remained on the job.
Labor leaders report a citywide restaurant shutdown on the second day of a general strike tied to shipyard walkouts. Despite some open union halls, crowds struggle for meals with limited supplies and rationed, barebones servings at Labor temple basement eateries.
A squad of special policemen guarded Mayor Hanson's office in city hall on Friday while he conducted private business. The building was swarmed with guards and detectives and officials performed janitorial duties cleaning desks and sweeping floors.
Washington February 1 Republicans in congress advocate immediate tariff revision to boost protection for American industry amid the British embargo. Party leaders expect tariff legislation among the first acts as they take the helm, arguing industry needs help during readjustment before stronger protections follow.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVIIS BROMO QUININE TABLETA as harmless for men with tonic and laxative effects. It notes no nervousness or headaches and mentions only W. Grove’s signature on the box.
A detachment of 1539 soldiers from Camp Lewis arrived in Tacoma to guard government property and deter unrest. The First Infantry and a machine gun company are based at the Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. plant and other municipal sites with orders from the War Department to protect property and quell disorders if needed.
About 6,000 boilermakers idle in Oakland as they vote on a proposed air strike to halt all craft work. 2,500 men struck yesterday and 3,500 more laid off today to vote with no disorder seen. Shipyards could close within two days if the walkout persists. I. C. Marshall of Macy board to arrive from Philadelphia. The boilermakers union also planned a vote amid an accord with Beattie ship workers.
The first street car since the strike began left the County City building at 10 am with plain clothes police, a volunteer motorman and conductor Thomas Murphine aboard. The car moved along Fourth Ave to Mallard with no trouble reported by noon, while councilman Hesketh warned the mayor’s plan could worsen the situation. Copper miners in Butte meet to vote on a strike after wage cuts of one dollar a day from five mining companies.
John A. Meyers of Reardan Washington a house painter says Tanlac revived his appetite strengthened him and let him gain 20 pounds He describes recovering energy and the ability to work full days again after years of decline The ad notes Tanlac is sold in Beattie by Martell Drug Stores under special supervision.
A generic home treatment suggests Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken by spoonfuls four times daily. The article claims rapid improvement in breathing head noises dull thinking and other catarrh symptoms, stating most ear troubles arise from catarrh and may be cured at home.
SAN DIEGO Feb 7 Announced by Pacific Steamship Co agents that weasels of the line will not dock at Seattle during the strike. They will dock at Portland. Passengers bound for Seattle on coastwise ships will land at Victoria or Vancouver.
Paterson New Jersey workers maintain stoppage at the eatk mill as Passaic mills also halt. The union seeks a 47 hour week and a negotiating session is planned for tonight to resolve the dispute.
A French physiologist describes the body as a digestive tube and warns of auto intoxication from constipation. It recommends daily outdoor exercise, hot water before meals, and a jalap pill like Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. It advises kidney stimulation with Anuric and continued hydration to prevent systemic poisons.
A compact market notice lists 600 alge of Milk Weed Cream produced by Ingram. Price shown at 450 with unit details implied. No further context provided in the fragment.
Readable text describes Union Suit medium weight garments in cream and gray blue mixes in all sizes with long or short sleeves, priced around 83.50. Also mentions Union Suit of merino spring weight in gray and blue at 83.00, plus Shirts and Drawers in various sizes, moderately priced.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.