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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
8
A drug advertises Papen Cold Compound promising rapid relief from cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages reduce discharge ease headaches fevers and throat soreness with a dosing schedule of two hour intervals for up to three doses and warns to obtain the genuine product from drug stores.
A vintage ad touts Hyomet as a universal treatment for nose throat and lung troubles. It claims relief from sore throat catarrh croup coughs colds and bronchitis within two minutes when breathed through the pocket inhaler included with each outfit. Extra bottles available from druggists with a money back guarantee.
A drug advertisement promotes bitro-phosphate tablets to feed tired nerves and restore health. It warns against nerve tonics and stimulants, claims two weeks of treatment offer relief, and backs purchases with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists in the city.
A survey of early film trends and fashioning of the cinema shows changing tastes in morality depictions and backstage tricks. The piece lists actors such as Jack Pickford and Julian Eitinge, notes on overzealous wardrobe and makeup, and promotes current showings at Metropolis Coliseum Clemmer Strand Colonial Mission and Class A houses with plots about romance crime war and comedy.
The ad describes dandruff causing feverish scalp irritation and hair shedding. It touts Danderine as a cheap remedy to stop hair loss and remove all dandruff after several applications.
Washington reports the general health conditions of the army as improving for the week ending February 15. The death rate is the lowest since November 23 and fewer cases of pneumonia and meningitis are recorded. Camp Travis in the national army shows a pneumonia outbreak with 76 new cases versus 54 the prior week.
The French war office said heavy artillery barrages swept a wide front today. The fighting hit Pinon forest California Beller Hartmanswellerkopf and Butte du Mesnil where American artillery is stationed.
A brief home health tip urges using a gentle laxative for a constipated child. It describes bilious symptoms, coated tongue, and general discomfort as a sign of waste buildup in the stomach and bowels and recommends California Syrup of Figs as a remedy.
Skilled railway men are being encouraged here by Canada. The British recruiting station at 115 James Street signs up a corps of railroad operators and workers in transportation equipment. The Vancouver battalion forms at Co. KExtra pay is offered to those specially qualified. Lieut. BE Evans attached to the local station to obtain men for Canadian engineers railway construction and forestry.
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