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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
6
The speakers' committee of the war savings campaign met in the Good Eats cafeteria to review progress since December 1. Daniel Kelleher, campaign director for Washington and Alaska, urged thrift and careful living, comparing American savings spirit to France after the Franco Prussian war.
A speaker commends the campaign, noting that school children alone justified it and expressing that he has never engaged in work more satisfying. The remark underscores personal fulfillment from the effort and its impact on youth.
Bremerton Feb 8 One hundred dollars and 30 days in jail was the heaviest sentence the justice could give to Ernest Schmitt a Brownsville navy yard worker for calling the flag a dirty rag Schmitt denied the charge and claimed innocence
In Pering on February 26 authorities disclosed a conspiracy to kill Gen Tuan Chi Jui, the former premier and current war commissioner. Several suspects were arrested, including three Japanese nationals.
The Standard urges guarding against constipation from infancy to old age and touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe natural laxative. It claims effectiveness for all ages and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 457 Washington St Monticello NL.
The article urges gardeners to plan gardens on paper to maximize profitability and output. It explains arranging long rows with compatible crops, aligning sun exposure by plant type, and placing sun-loving vegetables like tomatoes and corn in the best light while shade-tolerant greens can endure partial shade. It notes assessing soil health and saving soil correction for the next lesson.
Prof BE B Stooky agronomist at Puyallup experimental station speaks on soils and fertilizers at the YMCA Tuesday night as part of the war garden lecture course.
Joe Smith secretary of Pigott Printing Co asked Seattle city Council to offer a 500 reward for the conviction of the men who shot Ralph Horr mayoralty candidate the night before the primary. He said the shooting was connected to the wrecking of the Pigott plant weeks earlier and urged a 50 reward for wreckers. Van Hemert dismissed Smiths theory saying they would have shot him not Horr.
The Costa Rica uprising, backed by pro Germans, was crushed and order restored. Three were killed and five wounded in fighting. no property was destroyed.
Washington February 26 Senator Reed warns of a coal shortage of disastrous character unless stability replaces chaos in the coal business. He urges ending governmental interference, early price announcements after April 1, and consumer information on availability and prices. He criticizes the fuel administration's handling of the crisis.
Santa Rosa Cal February 26 Luther Burbank plant wizard proposed extracting glucose from the fruit of the apine lows cactus to aid the war effort amid sugar shortages. He said the cactus could yield 50 tons of fruit per acre and likened it to alfalfa as a versatile crop.
An advertisement touts a remedy for eczema claiming dramatic skin relief and medical endorsement. The piece cites Dr RANDOLPR MOD and a 1917 medical claim, urging readers to buy a so called miracle product from Bartell's Drug Store. It promises money back if the remedy fails to help.
Dramatic ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative and liver aid. It claims quicker action than calomel, fewer teeth risks, and no harsh aftereffects, urging readers to take the tablets when feeling sluggish or constipated. The price shown is 25 cents per box.
An older drug advertisement proclaims Ely's Cream Palm relieves nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. A small bottle is recommended for nasal application to clear air passages, soothe swollen membranes, and provide instant relief without nighttime breathing struggles.
Tokyo reports an official announcement is imminent confirming Viscount Ishii’s appointment as Japan's ambassador to the United States. The move signals ongoing diplomacy between Japan and the United States during a tense period.
An advertisement notes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as safe for all users without nervousness or head ringing due to its tonic and laxative effects. It claims only one Bromo Quinine and mentions FR W GROVE’S signature on the box priced at 30c.
An insurance examiner notes many applicants are declined due to unseen kidney trouble. An interview cites Swamp-Root as a successful herbal remedy. readers are urged to try it, with sample bottles available by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, NY, mentioning The Seattle Star.
An advertisement touts Pinex as a powerful cough and cold remedy that loosens throat membranes, eases bronchial pain, and stops tickling. It claims a 24 hour improvement for chest cold and sore throat, with a homemade syrup made from 2½ ounces Pinex and sugar syrup, offering a pint for home use at low cost.
Local price list shows eggs and cheese higher while potatoes fall slightly. Retailers warn high wholesale costs, urge potatoes in bread making, and advise free potato servings with meals to curb flour use.
A disposal sale offers broken lines of brok en Marquisette curtains in two three and four pair sets. Hemstitched and lace edged in white cream and ecru with prices listed as 3.00 and 1.50 to 2.25.
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