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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
3
Medical authorities distribute thousands of verse cards urging the public to memorize and share the message. The campaign aims to enlist citizens in the fight against the prevailing grip epidemic nationwide.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for skin blemishes from pimples to blotches. It claims the wafers cleanse the blood, remove impurities, brighten the complexion, and offer a free trial via a mail coupon. The product is priced 50 cents and sold by druggists.
The Star reports on an ex convict released from the Walla Walla penitentiary after a 13 month sentence for accepting a bribe as a damage case witness. He found one job briefly but was fired once employers learned of his conviction. A young able bodied shingle weaver seeks work and asks for a chance to “shoot square.” Contact The Star city editor to hire him.
Dr Hall reports goiter as a frequent campus ailment at Seattle’s university. Among eight year attendees 226 of sample have had goiter with 39.06 percent of women and 20 percent of men affected. Mountain district origin linked to higher rates.
Formal opening of the new King county juvenile detention home will be held next Saturday. The building cost $25,000 and stands at East Spruce Street and Broadway.
New York dispatch outlines that by end of 1915 the war total surpassed twenty six billion dollars with daily costs averaging 85 million. Two thirds financed by the quadruple entente and one third by the Teutonic powers, tax burdens looming for soldiers after peace.
A promotional piece warns against indoor confinement and lack of exercise, linking excess weight to health risks. It touts Korelin capsules from Bartell Drug Co as a weight loss aid, claiming improved digestion and increased blood oxygen carrying power after meals and before bed.
San Francisco January 7 news reports Dorothy Murphy enjoyed a Philippine banquet at first but stopped after a dining companion revealed dog meat was served. The event drew surprise and concern over the unfamiliar menu and cultural dishes.
Capt. Edgar S Hadley urges citizens to learn to shoot stressing control and mental focus. He demonstrates needle start with a stick and bandage to mimic a gun and calls for rifles in every home, warning against smoking and distractions while promoting discipline and practice.
Experiments are under way in England with a fuel made from sugar refinery refuse. It is claimed to have greater power than gasoline and could boost automotive efficiency.
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