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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
10
An ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a quick fix for pimples boils and skin eruptions claiming internal cleansing and blood purification. It promises dramatic results within a short time and offers a 50 cent box plus a free trial package.
A caution against using artificial digestants after meals. It claims many people suffer chronic dyspepsia from excess stomach acidity and asserts bisurated magnesia neutralizes acidity, halts fermentation, and restores normal digestion when taken after meals.
An advertisement claims a new asthma treatment available at no expense to recipients. It asserts success for long standing or recent cases and urges immediate mail-in coupons to begin the method, regardless of climate age or occupation, aiming to end breathing trouble and paroxysms at once.
A Pan American Federation of Labor manifesto aims to unite North and South American labor movements for mutual aid and peace. Signed by Samuel Gompers, Santiago Iglesias, and Carlos Loveira, it calls for higher wages, shorter workdays, safer workplaces, child labor prohibition, and legal rights including free assembly and the right to strike.
Washington scene as P A S Franklin president of American Line tells Secretary Daniels the line will keep ships sailing through barred zones if the Navy provides defensive guns and crews. He adds private arms would fail without Navy rescue to supply trained gunners.
The Frederick VIII lies at a railway pier in Halifax after being moved from Hedford Bay. Authorities control the pier but the reason for the removal is not stated. it is believed to signal cargo examination.
Adam Chuff of Kent New York wore a long white strip on his left trouser leg to hide streaks from striking matches. His wife sewed sandpaper there to break the habit and he vowed to add black emery paper if needed.
Wichita on February 23 reports the arrest of Dick Brantley and John Ukaney as police uncover a horse thief conspiracy. The gang is accused of stealing about 400 horses in a year, with 46 horses stolen from Wichita stockyards in two weeks. Stolen animals were driven to a south rendezvous and sent to Oklahoma to be sold, including one recovered horse hitched to a Ponca City, Oklahoma hearse.
The Australian transport Berrima was torpedoed in European waters on Sunday. The stricken ship reached port under its own steam but four crew members were killed in the explosion.
Stockholm Feb 23 The sinking of the Swedish steamer Edda was a mistake by a German submarine commander and the German government expressed formal regret and promised indemnity. An expert says Uncle Sam's army is the finest of its size on earth, but a lion cannot devour a herd of elephants.
Chicago February 23 Jess Willard world heavyweight circus performer signs with another circus and will tour starting April 14. His contract lets him fight whenever he chooses. Bill Squires the Australian boxer claims he was doped in a recent bout with Dave Smith, prompting Hill to offer further alibis.
An old style ad describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purely vegetable laxative that stimulates the liver and bowels. It promises improved skin tone and appetite with a daily dose, noting many boxes sold yearly and prices at 10c and 25c.
In a tense exchange Malcolm and Margie wrestle with desire, duty, and gifts beyond money. Malcolm laments needing something not for sale while Margie reflects on happiness, faith, and the allure of a life lived apart from business. Their fated meeting seems imminent.
An old advertisement touts St. Jacob's Oil as the quickest, surest pain relief for soreness, pain, and aching joints. It claims instant relief for head to toe pain and urges readers to try a small trial bottle from any drug store, noting six gold medals.
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