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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
11
A social advice note describing a working woman’s daily life from dawn to night and the strain on her health. It promotes Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long trusted remedy for female troubles, claiming it has given women strength for work for over forty years.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets serve as a mild substitute for calomel helping bad breath. They ease bowels and liver to cleanse the system and purify the blood without harsh after effects. Each 25 cent box promises noticeable results in a week with no pain or unpleasant sensations.
An advertisement extols an inside bath claiming it cleanses the body by removing impurities through the bowels liver and stomach. It urges daily morning intake of hot water with limestone phosphate to purify the entire alimentary canal and improve complexion taste and energy.
Public notice-style ad promoting Brownstone hair dye promising safe, odorless coloring that blends gray or bleached hair to brown or black. Claims long lasting tint, no harmful metals, 6 sizes priced 25c to $1.15. Also offers free booklet and sample bottle by mail with payment.
Special dispatch from Olympia reports mixed reactions to the governor's address. Lawmakers applaud portions on deporting noncitizen workers and criticizing employers while praising budget and road construction mentions and urging further reforms.
It is estimated that about 50 000 Washington men entered the United States service during the war, reflecting a large mobilization from the state.
Dr. BE. T. Coman, Spokane banker, hailed as a possible Republican governor candidate, praises the governor’s message, arousing mixed reactions among independents and regulars. Senators discuss boxing in a bill, daylight committee meetings, and open meetings amid factional strain. House actions include a memorial endorsing Senator Wesley Jones and a bill shielding sheriffs from certain judgments. Meetings start late as newcomers align with regulars, while open sessions spark debate about openness and employment implications.
A stark exhortation frames charitable giving as an auction of human lives in Armenia and Syria. It argues any reader can save a life with modest sums, noting seventeen cents daily or five dollars monthly can rescue a man, woman, or child amid war's devastation. The piece appeals to shared duty and personal impact.
Olympia January 16 state cities arguing against phone rate hikes seek to determine if funds from the increase go to government coffers or the company. City Attorneys Kennedy and Winston threaten court appeals if the commission acts contrary to their view that the postmaster general should be involved.
In Salem Oregon the criminal syndicalism and sabotage bill is likely to pass the senate on its third reading. The judiciary committee removed a clause making gatherings where syndicalism is taught a felony. Despite some opposition the bill is expected to pass by a large majority.
Salem Jan 16 Senators Oddy and Hurley will report to the senate today in favor of withdrawing state aid from the Industrial Accident Commission. The pair were appointed two years ago to study the workmen's compensation law and its operations.
Mrs A Dixon Brook lyn trained nurse states gray hair can be rapidly dyed with Orlex powder sold at drug stores. Dissolve in water and comb through hair with mixing directions, a gold bond guarantee in each box. One box lasts months and is safe without rubbing off or leaving stickiness.
The lower house approved an $80,000 amendment to the rivers and harbors appropriation for East and West waterways and the Duwamish waterway near Eleventh Ave. The bill heads to the Senate within 30 days amid waterway congestion risks threatening industrial plant access. The Industrial Association of the South End met to discuss pressing senate passage.
Salem Oregon January 16 A senate roads committee tentatively agreed to a 10 million bond program to build highways in Oregon. The plan aims to employ returning soldiers by funding road building beyond hard surfacing, raise automobile license taxes, and impose a cent a gallon tax on gasoline and distillates. The Pacific Highway from the state south to north and an east west highway from Portland to the Idaho line would be built first, followed by trunk lines and feeder roads.
The War Department lists two Washington enlisted soldiers returned to France from German prison camps. Charles A. Heiss of Seattle and William C. Nelson of Wenatchee are among the names published in the Hat of men.
The United States Shipping Board freighter Edgecombe departed Seattle for Europe on Wednesday carrying 647 tons of flour and 13 tons of oats, valued at 1,200,000 dollars. The vessel is operated by H. I Ostrander.
J Ogden Armour's stockholders report notes continued strong European demand with little chance of price declines. Armour & Co spent 16,000,900 more in 1918 than 1917 for the same pounds, states the yearly report. SE storm warnings were issued as a northwest approaching storm nears the coast within 24 hours.
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