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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
8
Junior university co eds perform a benefit Vaudeville show in Meany hall Saturday night. Proceeds go to the Parents' association to fund sending Dean Arthur KR Priest to France.
Ole Hanson campaigns for mayor, speaking at Dugdale hall and at a King County Humane Society event. He cites labor allies and predicts Seattle electric growth, including widespread home heating and factory power, with Skagit river power as a key goal.
Ralph A. Horr, candidate for mayor, told laundry workers in the Labor temple that Seattle’s poor business methods would ruin private enterprise. He argued taxes keep the city going and urged operating the police and all departments on a business basis without politics.
Austin F. Griffiths, candidate for mayor, said in a Green Lake library address that the mayor must control city expenses and it is his duty to do so.
Mayor Gill opened his reelection campaign before about 200 attendees in Columbia. He reviewed his public career and sharply criticized Ole Hanson, the sole opponent he acknowledged.
The will of J W Kahle president of Crescent Manufacturing Co leaves more than 400000 to his brother and stepson. Evalina R Bolcom and H M Bolcom heirs of H S Bolcom president of Canal Lumber Co will share his 100000 estate. Both wills admitted to probate in superior court Thursday.
The Eritisher or Canadian in the United States may face the draft more often than Americans under a new agreement. General White, head of the British recruiting mission, states the draft age is 20 to 40 years.
An old ad touts Wizard Oil as a fast penetrating antiseptic for rheumatic pain and sore joints with 40 cent price. It promises quick relief for cuts burns bites and stings and offers a money back guarantee. Wizard Liver Whips are pink pills priced 30 cents claimed to ease constipation and headaches.
President Wilson seeks unprecedented powers to coordinate the war government as Congress debates the measure. Senate judiciary committees may begin consideration Monday and the president could personally appeal for support.
Germany plans a counter drive within the central empires to blunt fears of an allied economic boycott after the war. A Wolff agency report notes secret agreements and predicts other nations' greed will counter any boycott. Also a fundraising card party for Co D 151st Infantry will be held at Mrs Neville's home 1221 Queen Anne Ave on Tuesday evening February 12 at 30 p.m.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe inexpensive solution to lose fat and regain a youthful figure. It claims rapid weight loss, no dieting, and improves health and vitality with a large case available for 75 cents from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.
The National Dental Offices on Third Ave and Pike announce 7 AM to 7 PM hours extended to day and night to serve shipyard workers and busy professionals after hours. Sunday closure remains to allow rest.
Lively promotional note touts Geta-It as a painless corn remover that clears corns quickly, prevents bleeding from picking or cutting, and leaves toes smooth. Sold at druggists for a quarter a bottle, by BK. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, and at Owl Drug Co in Seattle.
An advertisement from Cedarville Drug Co dated July 28 1917 touts Dr Kilmer s Rfwamp Hoot as a leading remedy for kidney troubles trusted for six years. The notice urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes availability in medium and large sizes at drug stores.
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