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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
5
Advertises a trio of medicines for recovery after influenza and general health. Mentions Hood's Pills as a mild cathartic, Sarsaparilia with Mood's, and Peptiron as a tonic. Claims they purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore vitality, presenting a combined regimen for prevention and cure.
In San Francisco on February 7, Mia Fish, a divorcee, claims George Fish, president of Union Gas & Electric, read ankles of women to judge their character. She alleges he embarrassed her and boasted of her money, prompting the court filing in Superior Court.
A vintage ad touts Marmola tablets as a harmless, diet and exercise free weight loss solution. It claims quick reductions of two to four pounds weekly with no adverse effects and directs readers to a Detroit address for purchase.
A Washington Capitol report sketches social quirks and political maneuvering in Olympia. It notes remarks by lawmakers, university staff shifts, and votes on equal pay for city schools, armory distribution, and age exemptions for witness testimony.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for relief of soreness and aching joints. It claims instant relief when rubbed into any body part and promotes a small trial bottle from drug stores, noting six gold medal awards.
Olympia February 7 Legislation to create publicly owned rail terminals recommended by the state public service commission has appeared in the house. Introduced by Ledgerwood chairman of the railroad committee the bill aims to form a municipal corporation to construct acquire own and operate railroads tugs ferries and barges to ease freight congestion as industries grow in the Northwest.
Albert Binger aged 18 and Alfred Fisher aged 17 planned a robbery in Brooklyn for a ring for their Spokane fiancés. They used revolvers and shot at the proprietor who fled. Police chased and captured the youths who said they intended to go West after the holdup.
United Press reports railroad interests urged creating a secretary of transportation to head a Department of Transportation with power to enforce unified operation. Private ownership would continue, with federal incorporation required. duties include rate recommendations, traffic routing, terminal unification, and wartime coordination of railroads.
Railroad executives back regional commissions with one member per state to handle complaints while the Interstate Commerce Commission preserves valuation and accounting duties. They argue federal jurisdiction should cover all rates with state regulation ending, asserting the problem is federal and a regional system would just spread the workload.
A long standing medical claim cites Pelouz and Dr. Albert Robin promoting organic phosphate as nerve building. The Bitro-Phosphate tablets are sold for nervous debility insomnia and fatigue, with strong notes on flesh growth and vitality but a caution against use by those not seeking weight gain.
An old advertisement notes Frenella Corset price at 75c and 25, T5¢ for items at The Basement Store. The brief listing emphasizes bargain fashion values and in-store promos.
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