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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1919

Page

2

Remarkable Phosphate Promises Vitality And Weight Gain

A 60 year old report on organic Bitro-Phosphate, claimed to be derived from nerve-building substance, promotes tablets to aid fatigue, sleeplessness, thinness, and general weakness. It asserts dramatic health boosts with one tablet per meal, urging care to obtain genuine Bitro-Phosphate and warning that the product should not be used by those not seeking weight gain.

Albertcademy Medicine Paris Peleus

Illicit Stills Seized in Sheriff Raid Near Black Diamond

Deputies raided Joe Premosnick’s ranch near Black Diamond capturing a tea kettle wash boiler tub and a slide trombone as alleged still parts. Twenty five gallons of grape brandy found at John Loncorn Mack Diamond’s residence. A second still operated four miles north of Enumclaw. Joe Bolf Richard Molt were detained at the scene. Fifty gallons of brandy and eight barrels of mash reported.

Joe Premosnick Black Mamond John P. Loncorn Mack Diamond Premesnick Matt Starwich Fred Brown Herbert Beebe Enumclaw Jack Conner C. & Campbell Tom Smith Joe Bolf Richard Molt

Commerce Men Oppose Health Dept Amendment

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce board of trustees registers opposition to charter amendment No. 9 to be voted on Tuesday. The amendment would curtail the health commissioner’s term from five to three years and allow removal at the mayor’s will, allegedly impairing health department efficiency.

Board of Trustees Seattle Chamber of Commerce Health Department

Eight Teams Raise Subscriptions Toward YWCA Budget

Publicity committee reports subscriptions totaling 94 000 for the Carry on campaign. The effort unites eight teams aiming to meet the Seattle branch YWCA 40 000 pledge.

Seattle

St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

A classic ad touts St Jacobs Liniment as a fast remedy for rheumatic and sciatic pain. It claims most cases need no internal treatment and promises instant relief from tenderness, stiffness, swelling, and soreness with a small trial bottle from the druggist.

St. Jacoba Liniment

Tricolor Day Plans Highlight Visit of French Army Band

The event centers on a parade and celebration for veterans of Marne and Verdun with the Garde Republicaine touring Seattle. Friday March 7 includes a welcome at the depot, a noon parade, a Red Cross luncheon, and two concerts at the Hippodrome and a Lighthouse for the Blind matinee. Tickets go on sale Monday at Red Cross HQ or downtown banks.

Garde Republicaine Marne Verdun Beattie Red Cross Iten Hed Cross France Hippodrome Seattle Association of the Lighthouse For the Blind University St

Attempt to Pass Boxing Bill Over Governor's Veto

CARBON CITY February 24 One of the strongest lobbies in years pressed to gather votes to pass the 26 round boxing bill over Gov Boyle’s veto. Boyle vetoed the measure in a wage read in the house. A motion called for Monday to override the veto. The bill lacked a two thirds majority in both houses though supporters remained confident they could prevail. Opponents denied this.

Carbon City Boyle Altho

Guineas Get Horse's Goat In Goofy Farm Run

Mrs. Sarah Van Cleave drove an old family horse to her brother Stephen Moon's farm to fetch a pair of guineas. The trip grew chaotic as the guineas reacted to road bumps with hornlike cries, spooking the horse and delaying the return until bystanders removed the tunneas from the buggy.

Greencastle Ind Sarah van Cleave Stephen Moon

Ohio Woman and Chorus Girl Chick Mystery

In Marion Ohio a woman separates seven chicks from a flock in Oakley Miller's barn with Officer Burt Powell watching. The chick Maybelle reportedly crows at sunset and roosts at sunrise and even sings for the observer.

Ohio Marion Frank Bechtle Oakley Miller's Burt Powell Maybelle

Suckers With Fat Wallet Attract Weekend Picks

Minneapolis reports a con man from Northern Minnesota using a wallet baited with $125. W. J. Johnson lured two men who seized the wallet but were trapped by a chained purse. Two more youths later tried for the money and were jailed.

Minneapolis Minn W. J. Johnson Minnesota Minneapolia Johnson

City Debates Large Railway Freight Bills and Rebate

The utilities committee referred last year’s streetcar freight bills totaling about $25 000 to the city purchasing agent for rebate. Utilities superintendent Thos F Murphine says the bills are due and an appropriation to cover them is sought. Warrants totaling $207 897 remain outstanding for the cars.

St. Paul Utilities Committee Thos. F. Murphine Lgett

Aviators Forced to Stop at Anacortes

A second attempt to fly from Seattle to Vancouver by air is led by W. E. Boeing, president of the Boeing Airplane Co., and aviator Eddie Hubbard. They left Seattle at 11:46 a.m. and, facing a heavy wind and snowstorm at Anacortes by 1:30 p.m., were forced to descend. A new attempt is planned for Friday.

Seattle Vancouver W. E E. Boeing Boeing Airplane Co Eddie Hubbard Anacortes

Talk on Education by Superintendent Cooper at Phi Delta Kappa

Superintendent Frank Sk. Cooper will address the Phi Delta Kappa university honor education society on Saturday at 5 30 p m in Home Economica Hall. The talk is titled The Need of the Hour in Education.

Schoola Frank Sk. Cooper Phi Delta Kappa, University Honor Education Society Home Economica Hall

Expectant Mothers View Event Calmly

Thousands of women rely on Mothers Friend an external remedy to ease pregnancy pains and nervousness. The ad claims calmer nights, softer skin and less discomfort, urging readers to write Headfield Regulator Company Atlanta for a Motherhood Book and a bottle to begin use.

Headfield Regulator Company Dept. G Lamar Hide Atlanta Georgia

Keep Uric Acid Out of Joints

Rheumatism is avoidable says a well known authority. Dress warmly keep feet dry avoid exposure eat less meat drink plenty of water. At the first twinge of rheumatism take four ounces of rad Salts in water daily for a week to stimulate the kidneys. Jad Salts, a lithia drink made from grape and lemon acids, is presented as a harmless aid for uric acid and kidney health.

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