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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
3
Try Magnesia for Stomach Trouble
A health ad urges readers to use bisurated magnesia to neutralize excess acid after meals. It claims fast relief from indigestion, wind, heartburn, and bloating, with tablets or powder available from druggists. Continuous use is said not to harm the stomach as long as symptoms persist.
Stop a Persistent Hacking Cough With Pinex Remedy
A home remedy claims to end chronic coughing by using 2½ ounces of Pinex mixed with plain sugar syrup. The advert promises quick relief from throat and bronchial irritation and endorses the product for bronchitis and asthma with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inex Co
Fugitives Amid Border Push In Pecos County Manhunt
Thomas Power, John Power, and Thomas Sisson, accused of Sheriff McBride and two deputies murders, flee on horseback toward the Mexican border as 250 pursuers close in. Authorities report a possible mountain withdrawal and reinforced patrols along the international line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Thomas
John Power
Thomas Sisson
McBride
Californias Sheep Poison Plot Claims German Agents
Federal agents uncovered a state wide plot to poison California sheep. About 150 of 10 000 lambs in Edward Taffees corral died after being shipped from various ranches over the past three days. The incident centers on suspected German involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Edward Taffee
Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Remedy for Women
Readers urged to try Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming it remedies kidney and bladder troubles and improves overall health. Women urged to send ten cents for a sample from Kilmer & Co and to buy medium or large bottles at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Binghamton
Hair Care Advice Shows Soap Dangers and Coconut Oil Remedy
A vintage advertisement warns against washing hair with soap and shampoos that dry the scalp. It champions pure coconut oil as a gentle cleanser that leaves hair soft, shiny, and manageable, recommending small amounts and easy rinsing for the whole family.
City car line receipts rise as new cars ordered
Municipal streetcar revenue last week reached 1099.95 dollars, up twenty percent from the prior week. Seven two man cars operate on the line with six one man cars due April first. Councilman Erickson proposes a short haul plan with a three cent fare on the new run and a four cent fare on the current service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Erickson Haa
Third Ave
Pine St
Market
Packers Fight To Shield Records From Federal Trade Commission
Chicago February 12 Packers attorneys renew bid to bar FTC from accessing secret records alleging a conspiracy to defraud the government on army contracts and other felonies. They seek a writ of error to appeal Judge Landis ruling opening vaults to investigators. A suitcase of Swift & Co papers seized remains in custody. Heney signals plan to push to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packers
Federal Trade Commission
Francis BE. Baker
Court of Appeals
Landis
Commission
Swift & Co
Fraters J. Heney
Henry Veeder
Judge Land
Heney
Supreme Court
Wilson to convene broad war legislation conferences
President Wilson plans a series of conferences with congressional leaders to re adjust war legislation. The move signals a larger, more extensive effort than previous administrations and a departure from his usual practice of holding counsel privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Italian Artillery Wins Victory Over Enemy
Rome reports Italian artillery struck east of Valfrenzela repelling a large infantry thrust. The German Austro forces advancing were decimated by effective gunnery, hindering their planned action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Valfrenzela
Rush to Join 20th Engineers Fills quota
In St Paul Minnesota on February 12 1918 opportunity to join the Twentieth Engineers foresters ended today as the rush following the attack on the Tuscania filled the unit quota of 1000 men and recruiting was stopped by order from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Minn
Twentieth Engineers
Foresters
Tuscania
Washington
LAXATIVE BOMO QUININE Ad Promotes Tonic Effect
The box claims the product provides tonic and laxative benefits suitable for anyone without nervousness or head ringing. It asserts there is only one Hromo Quinine and bears BE GROVE'S signature on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Cincinnati Flood Forces Hundreds to Flee Homes
Cincinnati reported hundreds of families evacuated as the Ohio River floodwaters rose. The river stood eight inches below the high stage at 8 15 am and threatened further increases while floodgates held. Car service to many points was crippled and relief stations reopened. Schools in the flood zone housed shelter seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Big Tee
Argentine Railway Strike Ends Amid Turmoil
Buenos Aires February 12 with the national railroad strike expected to settle today. Diriteh and Italian workers refused to join, suspecting German propaganda. The strike began suddenly Saturday and was marked by dynamited tracks and burned carloads of food and munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Airea
Diriteh
Inquest Details Airplane Collision Airborne Fatal Crash
Details from an inquest in Hertfordshire reveal Cadet Stedman American airman severely injured and another killed when two planes facing the sun 106 yards apart swerved into each other. They locked in wreckage and fell to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertfordshire
Eng
Stedman
Filer
Price limit set at 10 per ton for Michigan beets
Lansing Feb. 12 State Food Administrator Prescott announced after a meeting of sugar manufacturers that Michigan growers will receive 10 a ton for their beets this year. All manufacturers were represented and the ruling ends a prolonged controversy amid prior wheat at 70 a bushel and fears of a beet shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ststate
Prescott
Michigan
Sothern Plans War Theatres Behind Front Lines
American actor E. H. Sothern plans to establish entertainment centers behind the trenches for soldiers in France after visiting the American sector. He aims to locate theatres just back of the front to provide relaxation for troops emerging from combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
BE. H. Sothern
Sothern
Emperor Karl Seeks New Cabinet Formation
Amsterdam dispatches report Emperor Karl will ask Baron Von Seydier, the Austrian premier, to form a new cabinet. The decision comes as Vienna telegraphs confirm the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Karl
Amsterdam
Karl
Baron von Seydier
Vienna
Drink Hot Water for Rosy Complexion Belief
An editorial note promotes drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate every morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues that internal cleansing freshens skin, relieves headaches bilious spells and constipation and costs little.
Pleasant clerks aid shoppers with attentive service
A store praises its clerks who relieve customer care and help in selecting among many styles. The verse emphasizes courteous, thorough service as a key to boosting business and client satisfaction.
New Jersey Man Claims Nervous Disorder Recovery
Charles F. Struble of Branchville, N J, describes recovery from a serious nervous disorder using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports relief in three days and weight gain after one month, attributing his improved sleep appetite and mobility to the tonic blood building treatment. The ad urges readers to try the pills and mentions pricing and availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Charles F. Struble
Branchville
N. J
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Mr. Struble
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Argentine
E. H. Sothern
Union Street
Ney
Steele
Rigg
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