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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

5

Simple Remedy Avoided Surgery for Gall Stones Says Mrs Franse

Mrs Mary F. Franse of Weet Point Nebraska credits Fruitola and Traxo from Pinus Laboratories with relieving stomach trouble and gall stones without operation. She tried the products after learning of them ten years ago and has had no gall stone problems since. The remedies are sold in drug stores without a prescription. Fruitola lubricates and disintegrates hardened particles while Traxo acts as a tonic alterative. A booklet on stomach troubles is available from Pinus Laboratories Monticello Illinois.

Mary FE. Franse Weeat Point Neb The Pinus Laboratories Franse Monticello

Without Work East Side Faces Hunger

New York January 17 More than 95 million dollars in unpaid wages will be lost to workers in New York state over five days plus Monday holidays as industries close. Fuel Administrator Garfield orders coal conservation risking near starvation for poorer New York City districts. Lower East Side residents rely on daily hand to mouth living. merchants and officials react to the wartime order.

New York Garfield Nant J. M. Outerbridge New York Chamber of Commerce

No Fuel Order Staggers U S War Time Controls

President Garfield insists on a five day coal production halt across the East from January 18 to 23 to ease fuel congestion. The Lever Act penalties of 5000 dollars or one year in prison apply to violations. State fuel agents will enforce limits on factories, utilities, and war work while water power remains usable.

Senate House Middle West Fuel Administration Mississippi Garfield

Papers in New York bitterly attack order

New York editors condemn Garfield fuel order closing industries. The World calls it the greatest disaster of the war and urges Wilson to nullify the order and remove Garfield. The Tribune blames the administration as Garfield panics. The Sun and Herald criticize the plan's impact on transport and industry. The Times urges reconsideration and revocation.

New York New York Sun Garfield New York World United States Wilson the Tribune the Sun Herald the Times Germany

Stocks tumble after coal order is posted

New York January 17. General declines across the list of industries at the stock exchange open today after Fuel Administrator Garfield's coal order. Reading showed weakness with irregular activity. Losses ranged from 3 percent in General Motors to fractions in others.

New York The Stock Exchange Garfield General Motors

Coal Order Hits Illinois With Mass Layoffs Estimates

Jan 17 report from Chicago cites Illinois estimates showing FUEL ADMINISTRATOR Garfield's zero coal order causing widespread layoffs. In the St Louis district, about 60 had been affected pending further details.

Chicago Ilinois Garfield Fant St Louis

Make Pine Cough Remedy At Home In Minutes

An ad touts pine based cough relief using Pinex with sugar syrup to create a pint of remedy for about 60 cents. Claims relief within 24 hours for dry or productive coughs and throat irritation, plus bronchial conditions, with a money back guarantee and a warning to avoid substitutes.

Pinex Co Lpayne

Rainbow Division Chooses New Commander in France

Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher is named the new Rainbow Division commander in France succeeding Gen. Mann who accompanied the unit but returned due to inability to meet the demands of modern warfare.

Charles T. Menoher Rainbow Division National Guardsmen France Gen Mann Rainbow Men

Illinois Industrial Layoffs Forecast Amid Coal Shortage

About 000 men and women earning 200 000 daily face impact as state and city manufacturers brace for layoffs. Chicago area plans include 1 600 000 workers plus thousand figures in Figin Peoria Moline Rock Island Springfield Bloomington Rockford. Williams says eastern crisis may be worse though Illinois will feel it first within a week as coal movement disruptions bite. Conferences run in hundreds of Chicago factories with hope protests could modify orders for Tilinots.

Chicago Figin Peoria Moline Rock Island Springfield Bloomington Rockford Williams Illinois

Millions in wages lost by Garfield factory closing order

Detroit report estimates the five day plant shutdown will hit 230000 workers with 4600000 dollars in wages lost. Wkly closures on ten Mondays run 920000 dollars. About 32000 Ford workers face 100000 dollars daily loss. decision on paid idle time not yet made.

Detroit Garfield Board of Commerce Ford Ford Company

What has become of the old fashioned girl who knit silk n ktles

The riddle asks about the fate of the old fashioned girl who knitted silk items, noting uncertainty whether she crocheted them and inviting speculation about her present situation.

Packing Plants Order Departments Closed

Packing plants at the Chicago Union Stock Yards ordered all nonproduction departments closed at once. Soap works and fertilizer plants are included. Other departments stay open unless ordered by the fuel administration. Carl F. Waechter of Seattle promoted to first lieutenant. Stationed at Camp Travers, Texas.

Chicago Chicago Union Stock Yarda Fuel Administration Carl F. Waechter Seattleman Hoe Camp Travers Texas

Simple buckthorn bark cures appendicitis prevention claim

A Seattle advertisement promises that Adleri ka mixed with glycero me flushes the entire bowel to prevent appendicitis. It claims one spoonful relieves sour stomach gas and constipation by removing foul matter and promises instant action, noting Swift's Pharmacies at Second Ave Pike St and 235 N Broadway.

Seattle Swift Second Ave Pike St N. Broadway

Remedy for Rheumatism Warns Against Damp Ground

Health advisory urges staying off damp ground and keeping feet dry to prevent rheumatism. It explains uric acid buildup from kidneys and skin removal, recommending Jad Salts daily for a week to flush impurities and ease joint pain. The lax remedy claims inexpensive, safe, grape lemon lithia formula used by many sufferers.

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