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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
5
A well known specialist states most stomach trouble stems from excessive acidity and food fermentation. He advocates pure isolated magnesium as an effective antacid and advises taking one to two teaspoonfuls of magnesium powder or two five grain tablets after meals to neutralize acid and stop fermentation. This is presented as expert advice from an advertisement.
Andrew Johanson sues the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co. for 100000 in U.S. court alleging negligence after injuries from a May explosion near Juneau. Johanson is hospitalized in Providence.
Gregory calls out federal judges for indefinite suspensions of sentences on convicts, constituting de facto pardons or commutations. He urges district attorneys nationwide to enforce lawful sentencing limits.
A magazine advertisement explains that dandruff causes scalp irritation and hair roots to loosen leading to hair loss. It promotes a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to rub into the scalp, claiming dandruff will disappear after a few applications and hair stops falling out.
Mrs Mary Byrne of New Brunswick New Jersey testifies a scarlet fever and dropsy case in her daughter improved after using Swamp Root. She reports the first fifty cent bottle eased inflammation and two large bottles cured the child with medical confirmation of perfect kidney function. She notes the physician did not know of the remedy and credits Dr Kilmer with saving the girl’s life.
Advertises a ten cent sample bottle from Dr. Kilmer Co. Dept A Binghamton NY. Claims a sample will convince. includes a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle availability at drug stores.
A local girl reporter recalls a city council meeting full of ritual and rowdy spectators. The Seattle Street Railway receivers offered a sale with a special March 18 election, prompting heated debate and delays as council members sought counsel approval.
In Lewiston Idaho on February 9 two burglars ransacked Mrs. Frank Pingree home and tried to abduct her young daughter. Mrs. Pingree screamed waking her husband and the intruders dropped the child then fled. Police arrested two men who allegedly confessed.
Moscow Idaho February 9 William Hammond Standard Oil agent at Pullman is under arrest accused of aiding his son to break jail.
Feb 9 dispatch from Petograd reports the German collapse drive toward Warsaw is believed imminent while a Russian push in East Prussia succeeds. German forces retreat from Vistula positions to bolster Prussia defenses as Slav advance threatens Konigsberg and Thorn fortress.
Victoria report shows rising marriages among soldiers. Acting minister of militia notes these unions place brides on separation allowances, reflecting policy impact and social shift during the period.
In Vancouver Washington on February 9 a historic carbon electric light globe at the sheriff's office, installed in 1892, burned out after an 80,000 hour life. This item marks a long span of municipal illumination history.
Victoria reports indicate the 30th overseas battalion is likely to leave for the front this Saturday pending official confirmation. Local officials have not yet issued a formal statement.
Five hundred letters stolen from a Junction City porn office were found by children in a vacant lot in Brugene Oregon. Wrapped in an old sweater the letters were located on February 9 by local youths.
Henry M White commissioner of immigration at Beattie received orders from Washington Tuesday to establish a federal employment agency in Seattle to be run jointly by the immigration and post office authorities. Inspector Lawrence Wood will supervise and contact local employers. The office is expected to open in Seattle next week.
The U S submarine tender Bushnell was launched as scheduled on a Tuesday forenoon at Seattle Construction and Dry Dock. Misa Ceraline Bushnell, great grand-niece of the submarine inventor, christened the vessel after her forebear, with a large crowd and many naval officers in attendance.
Norman B. Ream, noted steel magnate and millionaire, died today at Presbyterian Hospital in New York. The prominent industrialist was long associated with major steel interests and philanthropic efforts in the city.
Olympia Feb 9 The state tek commission abolition and board reorganization moves to final senate vote after house approval. A concurrent resolution sends lawmakers to Monroe reformatory and Northern Insane Hospital. Senate okays fishery fee report on Columbia River after conference with Oregon officials.
George W. Allen, 40, who opened a real estate office about three weeks ago, is jailed in default of 1500 bonds for allegedly attempting to pass a forged $600 note on J. J. Elliott of Collyer, Vilas & Elliott.
A series of reader questions on city etiquette and personal conduct. Topics include seating in crowded streetcars, handling a new marriage when a husband avoids church, starting a girls embroidery club, reading Shakespeare without a teacher, and whether two 19 year old girls should forgive insult from two young men. The advice stresses courtesy, independence, and respectful behavior.
Detective Humphrey seized cocaine from Jack Murray and lodged him in the city jail. Authorities investigate his source for the drug and where it was obtained.
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