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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
6
An old health ad claims drinking four tablespoons of Rad Salts daily for a week can flush uric acid from the blood. It attributes rheumatism to excess meat and poor kidney function and touts Jad Salts as a safe, affordable remedy made from grape and lemon acids.
Propagates a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises, praising English treatment and claiming hearing restoration from damp climate. Advises readers to mix Parmint with hot water and sugar for a tablespoonful four times daily to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balance middle ear secretions.
The hearing cites Chicago officials on Seattle Lighting payroll and questions the 26 cent monthly ready to serve fee. City and gas firm debate revenue plans amid wartime taxes, labor wage boosts, and proposed rate controls to avoid overcharging consumers.
Baker tells a war hearing the army rapidly trained and transported enough forces and equipment to France in 1918. He cites mass expansion of ordnance and quartermaster staff, centralization aims, and improved health and subsistence, noting vast procurement and staffing growth since 1917.
Firet Lieut. Frederick L. Earp of the Officers' Reserve corps and the Washington National Guard has been ordered to report for service. He left for an officers' instruction camp near San Diego California Thursday. He is a well known newspaper man in the West and was formerly an officer in the Coast Artillery.
Paris dispatch reports Echo de Paris stating a collective list of allied war aims would be issued shortly with the exact date to be set at a meeting of allied premiers next week.
An antique ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for grippe and severe cold. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and feverish symptoms, and says three doses every two hours through the day will end misery at a low cost. Do not substitute.
An advertisement advises careful use of soap and shampoos, noting alkali dries scalp and harms hair. It promotes ordinary coconut oil as a pure, greaseless cleanser, with one to two teaspoonfuls rubbed through wet hair to create rich lather and rinse away dust, dirt, and oil. It claims hair dries evenly and remains soft, silky, and manageable. Coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies for family use.
Acting Chairman Arthur W. Davis led the session in room 409 of the county courthouse as spectators packed the room after noon. Mayor Gill testified he left active law practice when elected mayor in 1909 and 1914 and denied involvement with Merchants' Protective Corporation while noting predecessors allowed their names with their firms.
An offer promises immediate relief from catarrh via Gauss Combined Treatment. The notice urges readers to fill a coupon for a free package sent by return mail, claiming the method targets the root cause and provides lasting results.
Free coupon offers a pack of Gauss Combined Catarrh Treatment mailed to the user. Readers fill in name and address on dotted lines and mail to C. Gauss, 3410 Main St, Marshall, Michigan.
United Press reports from Brest Litovsk indicate Ukrainians and Russians form a united front for peace talks with Germany. Delegates aim to move negotiations to neutral soil, with Trotsky asserting honor over any price. The conference opened with a pledge to a solid alliance on all terms.
Character witnesses include Chief Justice Hadley and Presiding Judge Mackintosh with eight associates, plus many Seattle lawyers and officials. Other witnesses cover city clerks, merchants, and bar association leaders as Attorney General Tanner opens the case and criticizes public character.
Paris January 10 France's Foreign Minister Pichon is expected to outline war aims in the chamber of deputies today or tomorrow. He will follow the leaders of Lloyd George and Wilson in presenting precise terms for peace. Deputy Deschanel pledged support for restitution of Alsace Lorraine and backing for armies in the field. Applause greeted his tribute to Wilson and allied unity. Frances resolve to secure justice for the Fatherland remained unwavering.
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