California Fig Syrup Ad Targeting Mothers and Children
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It claims a teaspoonful cures listlessness feverishness and cold symptoms, promising quick relief and a well, playful child. The notice warns about imitation products and directs readers to read directions for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Califor
Toth
Chas. I. Fletcher
Aue Company
New York
Open Winter Causes Trouble
An old advertisement promotes Cathartic Tablets claiming to cleanse the body, sweeten the stomach, invigorate the liver, and banish headaches bloating gas and bad breath. The copy emphasizes relief from “trouble” and lists multiple digestive and cleansing benefits.
Modern Love Dilemmas on Social Standing and Happiness
Cynthia Grey invites readers to weigh whether marriages crossing social strata can be happy. A poor young man asks if love with a wealthy aristocratic partner can endure, given education gaps and money, while Miss Grey’s column lists reader letters and advice on self perception and sharing happiness with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Grey
Miss Grey
Mathilde McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
J. Bt
Readers can obtain Turkey Raising bulletin free from USDA
A reader asks about raising turkeys and any other reader can request Farmers Bulletin 791, Turkey Raising, from the Publications Division of the U S Department of Agriculture. No postage is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8 Department of Agriculture
Purported Corn Remedy Ad Ends Your Pain Forever
An old advertisement promises a painless end to corns with a single dead skin piece discarded. The copy touts ease and durability, urging readers to try the product sold by KE Lawrence & Co in Mira, Chicago, and available in Seattle through Owl Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
KE. Lawrence & Co
Mira
Chicago
Seattle
Owl Drug
City Council Eyes 1900s Ballot Amid Election Feud
City officials debate measures including a five cent carfare, a 560000 bond issue for a bridge, and charity shifts to the King County Humane Society. Contenders Meier Landon Erickson Drake Moore and Thomson face reelection questions as Juneau reports a deep sea salvage plan for the Islander near Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitegerald
Remer Nada
King County Humane Society
Judiciary Committee
Juneau
Alaska
F. W. Walters
Douglas
Here
Pioneer Dead Rev F J Sutton 75 Seattle Prohibition Worker
Funeral services for Rev F J Sutton aged 75 longtime Seattle resident and prohibition activist will be held at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 1 90 p m. Sutton served as pastor at Green Lake Methodist and later First Presbyterian and was known in Beattie for Bible class work and prison outreach.
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F. J. Sutton
Seattle
First Presbyterian Church
Sutton
Green Lake
A Home Made Gray Hair Remedy
Advertisement notes a simple at home mix to darken gray hair and soften it. It uses water bay rum Barho Compound and glycerine, applied twice weekly until the desired shade is reached. The remedy is touted as easy to use non staining and not overly greasy and claims a younger appearance.
Northwest taxpayers urged to buy Northwest products
A jumble of endorsements urges residents to spend money on Northwest products with names and addresses cited. The language stresses saving money by eating Northwest goods and supporting regional merchants, though spelling and formatting are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Olympia
HM. Worthen
Pacific
Alex Cowan
John Nt
Slogan Contest Pointers for Pacific Northwest Products
Contest tips outline twelve word slogans highlighting benefits for Pacific Northwest Products. Submit by mail to Siegan Editor The Star Beattle Wank. Prizes total 60 dollars with $25 first, $5 second and twenty $1 prizes. Time limit is this month.
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Pacific Northwest
Siegan
the Star
Beattle, Wank
Pricoe—Firet
Northwest Products urged to aid home industries in Washington
A. M. Mart and A. M. Howe of Fall City urge buying Northwest Products to protect and encourage home industries. The message cites security and future prosperity, urging residents of King County to support local products and use them to boost the home state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Mart
A. M. Howe
Fall City
King County
Wash
Kline
Valley
Northwest Products Promises and Pledges Amid Mixed Phrases
A garbled note lists names and addresses referencing Pacific Northwest Products and Northwest ucta event. It mentions promises of value and returns, with several personal names and locations in Washington such as Chehalis and Tacoma. The fragmented text reads like an advertisement or solicitation with uncertain aims.
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Breumatisn
FIM AG
J. B. Ashelman
Eures
Asherman
Selman
HH. PF
Clear- Grater
Hat
Hallowell Maine
Chile
Bauer Chemical Co
Tae
Ming Grey
Billy Bumps
BROMO
Walter F. Meier
Meier
Thurch
Dan Landon
Ore
Erickson
Beieved
A, T Drake
W. If
Moore
Drake
Denny's
Second Ave
Ah. Hi. Thomson
Pioneer
E. B. Sutton
Lyko
Lykko
Lyko Medicine CO
Kansas City, Me
Arter
Northwest Products
Carter
Chas
A. Woodhead
Meridian Ave
Pacific Products
Mra
J. Feecombe
Chehalis
Ucta
Henry Kleyn
Tacoma
Fletcher
8. S
Fellows
Spalding
3RC
Spalding” Rubber Center
Sta
The
Star
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
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