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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
3
An old ad advises using plain coconut oil for hair care to avoid harsh alkali in soaps. It claims coconut oil provides a greaseless moistening, creates rich lather, cleans dust and oil, leaves hair silky and manageable, and suggests available coconut oil at drug stores for household use.
An early 20th century drug claim touts Adierika as instant relief for sour stomach gas and digestion. It promises complete tract cleansing with buckthorn bark glycerine and claims rapid patient relief, noting Bartell Drug and Swift Drug Company as distributors.
An advertisement touts bitro phosphate tablets as nerve nourishment to rebuild tired nerves after meals. It warns against tonics and stimulants and claims a two week supply with a money back guarantee, offered by druggists.
In early America a druggist grandmother used roots and herbs like peppermint mullen skullcap thorough wort wormweed to treat ailments. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts built a famous Vegetable Compound from such remedies, claiming long standing, proven success for women's health.
Morris Paes faces trial for avoiding select draft service as jurors hear registration rules. Judge Neterer clarifies domicile means permanent home and notes the defendant and brother registered under assumed names in Band Point Idaho. Witnesses include Capt. Thomas Foster, David Pass, J K Brown, and William Flynn.
Funeral services for 78 year old Mrs Molly Gottstein will be held Friday at 10 30 am at the Cohen home 802 16th Ave with Rabbi Samuel Koch officiating. Interment will be in Hillel of Eternity cemetery. Widow of Benjamin Gottstein she had lived in Seattle 15 years and was an invalid in recent years. Survived by five sons and three daughters including M A Gottstein president of M A Gottstein Furniture Co William Gottstein president of Bend Land Co Lazarus Abe and Jacob Gottstein Mr Cohen Mrs Mowee Lewis Montpelier Idaho and Mrs Simon Lewis Pocatello Idaho.
El Paso February 14 report says Carranza soldiers in Chihuahua and Sonora states are in revolt over irregular pay. A Yaqui Indian revolt is reported as well. Allegedly Villa commands 8,000 armed men in his force.
City council committees refer a proposal about operating one man cars on lines beyond existing franchise to the board of public works at a joint meeting Thursday. The franchise and judiciary committees of the council handled the matter.
Ernest Koch, formerly of the German army, was arrested late Wednesday on the steamship Jefferson by naval intelligence. No evidence was found on his person. He was taken to the detention station and held for federal investigation.
C. Collins, formerly a traveling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific, has been named assistant to Frank R. Hanlon, joint export agent for the transcontinental lines in Seattle.
Direct from factory sixteen size seven jeweled Pigin watches offered at six dollars eighty cents. Advert in Hayne near Liberty Theatre.
Candidates in the last lap speed through primaries with mass meetings across the city. Griffiths, Harr, Murphy and Bradford address residents at Franklin and McDonald schools, Labor temple, and Meridian Improvement Club. Ralph A Horr pledges a clean police administration and personal responsibility.
Correspondent GMP Lewis reports on February 14 that the 3rd Infantry company resumes duty after trench instruction. Soldiers ease stiffness from digging and prepare for further training activities.
The ad promotes Poslam relief for irritated itching skin and facial breakouts. It claims cooling effects and frequent use prevents eruptions from spreading, urging readers to try the product and request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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