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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement touts Freezone as a rapid corn and callus remover. It promises instant soreness relief by applying a few drops to any corn or tender area, with the corn loosening enough to lift away. The drug is described as a compound discovered by a Cincinnati chemist and available at drug stores for a small price.
An article outlines the influenza danger, noting a low fatality rate but serious complications. It emphasizes bed rest, medical supervision, and early use of remedies like Vicks VapoRub, plus home care measures to conserve strength and prevent spread through reduced contact and good nutrition.
Dr Otto Freyermuth, sent by police, says Sol Kaimi is not cannibal but savagery. He explains cannibals do not eat their own, calls Kaimi an animal lacking brains. Kaimi's wife Mia, intelligent South Sea Islander, seeks divorce under California law as police decide Kaimi's fate.
Augusta Carlson sits in a Portland cell awaiting a chance to testify against J. Cyril Liard in the murder trial of Deputy Sheriff Frank Twombly. The state's case includes more than 40 witnesses, with Carlson's testimony expected as the prosecution's climax. Liard has remained outwardly calm since his trial began Tuesday.
A letter to Mrs. Ruth Johns from Corp Cyrus F Johns of Company HM 34th Infantry recalls intense combat during a major engagement. He describes continuous shellfire for nine days, being buried multiple times, and enduring a pin wound on a finger while reflecting on Sherman’s war concept.
Albert J. Veneman sought re election as county attorney but faced a move to rename German township after a fallen Evansville soldier. Five hundred soldiers protested marching through streets demanding Veneman’s reinstatement. Henry Buente resigned in Veneman’s favor after the clash.
After talks with the Norwegian Shipping association representatives E M Hurley and ER B Stevens of the U S Shipping Board reached a deal the United States will pay Norway 11 000 000 dollars for ships that were requisitioned during the war the Norwegian owners had invested in ship contracts.
Protests from Northlake Avenue residents and other property owners led the city streets committee to indefinitely postpone the plan to grade and pave Wilson Avenue and intersecting streets. They argue current costs cannot be matched later.
Tacoma January 10 two confess to their part in the Greene Park bank robbery at Camp Lewis during the week officials in charge say Wil Scott another suspect maintains innocence and is not yet charged
Los Angeles January 10 Mary Pickford the film actress was reported better today by her physician and said to be on the road to recovery. Her temperature was a fraction over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit earlier in the week and she had suffered from influenza since Monday.
The Seattle branch of the Zionist Association circulated petitions Friday urging that Palestine be returned to the Hebrews. A fund drive for $4,000, Seattle's quota for the national Zionist relief fund, will be conducted next week.
January 10 report that the United States Army Transport Service has seized 12 former freight steamers from the American-Hawaiian and Luckenbach lines to be used as troop carriers. Each ship can carry about 19 000 to 20 000 men and move them toward New York as part of wartime mobilization.
Col. N. Jones, commander of the 44th Infantry, retires after 30 years of continuous service. His retirement was granted on January 10 at Camp Lewis.
Full yard wide durable medium weight gabardine sold by MacDougall Southwick Gray Lines Shep. Women can craft skirts dresses uniforms and children's apparel from this material. 50c white gabardine at 35c.
Extensive selections include women silk hose at 2.95 per pair with heavy weight pure dyed silk and reinforced heels toes and soles. Hand clocked silk hose 2.95 a pair in suede silver and Russian calf. Mercerized lisle hose 65c Havana brown with reinforced heels toes soles and garter tops. three pairs 1.75. Ribbed top cotton hose 40c in fast black with strong reinforcements.
Heavy ribbed boys hose priced 50 cents per pair in sizes 6 to 10. Boy Scout hose 65 cents per pair in sizes 8 to 10. Infants silk and wool hose 75 cents per pair in sizes 4 to 6. Infants cashmere hose 30 cents per pair in sizes 4 to 6. white with pink or blue toes. Children's tan silk lisle hose 60 cents per pair in sizes 6 to 9.
Full bleached linen weft table cloths with round center designs. Durable and attractive quality. Size 67 by 68 inches. Priced at 3.85 and 3.50 dollars. MackDougall-Southwick Gray Linen Shep listed.
Remnants offered in chenille dot border scroll plain hexagon mesh and other effects in navy black brown purple and more. Prices range from 35c to 1.75 per yard with remnants up to 25c each. MacDougall Southwreck Firat Floer listed.
The list details various toilet goods with prices including Jie compact rouge 2% cent bar and 25 cent tooth brushes. Brands include Cuticura Pond s and Woodbury s while products cover soaps creams brushes and door items with multiple price points.
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