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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
2
Advises outdoor living and breathing exercises to boost oxygen in blood, claims obesity can be reduced by open air and Korein capsules. Recommends weighing yourself every few days and continuing treatment until normal weight. Promotes Bartel Drug Co. as supplier and mentions lack of air harming health.
Furman Updike, father of Irving and Herbert Updike, faces prosecution in Chicago for alleged conspiracy to kill his wife and daughter to inherit millions. Trial set after examination on January 26. elder son described as mentally deficient from past injury, police doubt the younger's full involvement.
Dr. Carter Helm Jones was one of the speakers at a dinner meeting of the Credit Men’s Association of Seattle held Monday night.
If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles, money refunded. First application provides relief.
New York January 18 Margaret Sanger the author of The Woman Rebel faces a federal court trial on charges of circulating improper literature. Prosecutors say she wrote articles advocating birth control in her publication and distributed pamphlets to working people while she defends the issue as a civil rights matter to be stripped of obscenity.
Leonard Abbott, president of the Free Speech league, says top minds discuss birth control as Mrs. Sanger faces criminal framing. He notes leagues formed in New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, Schenectady and other cities with strong state support and donations.
Oliver T. Erickson, candidate for mayor, opens headquarters at Arcade Annex room 4131 and appoints W. D. Lane as executive chair and Mrs. Emily Peters as treasurer. Committees named include Finance Publicity Women's Organization Public Meetings Literature Registration and Speakers with a list of members.
Bishop P. T. Rowe of Alaska addressed the Alaska bureau executive committee meeting Monday as a city booster. Col. W. L. Stevenson, president of the Skagway Commercial Club, and Mayor Gill attended with Hiewald praising Seattle’s past aid and Alaska’s friendly progress toward new development projects.
In Washington on January 18 diplomatic circles discussed neutral nations actions to protect rights should England impose a blockade on Germany. Rumors said Scandinavian representatives met informally with the state department and Sweden was a major topic of discussion.
A vintage ad touts a Tis foot bath to ease corns callouses and bunions. It claims instant relief from sore burning feet, swelling and odor, promising happy dancing feet after soaking. A 25 cent box is advertised in drug or department stores.
Local dental offices report a widespread NovoCaIn shortage leaving many practices unable to treat patients. Clinicians warn delays could affect routine care and emergency visits as supply chains falter and pharmacists struggle to restock.
A tongue in cheek wartime screed laments nova cain shortages, noting German supply cuts and dentists racing to buy remaining US stock. It claims a local dentist group secured ample supply to promise painless dentistry and patient guarantees amid patient demand.
Dr J R Clark listed as manager at 1405 Third Ave. No W Cor, at the corner of Third and Taton.
Committeeman Austin Griffiths reports strong expectation that the Chicago gathering on June 7 will nominate either Theodore Roosevelt or another leading progressive for both the Progressive and Republican tickets. He notes Republicans may back Roosevelt or risk defeat, while progressives seek a unified American platform and a strong nominee. Roosevelt is seen as the probable Progressive standard bearer. fusion talks could adjust state and county tickets.
Carl P. Anderson, 1%, a naval militiaman of 2542 Fifth Ave. W., turned himself in to Sheriff Hodge on Tuesday to serve a $14 fine imposed by Maj. Fred W. Llewellyn of the state delinquency court for missing drill. He is the second boy to surrender this week, following Willis Jamison, a Ballard high school student and National Guardsman, who walked in Monday to serve an $18 fine.
Volney P. Hart former council man filed for the council Tuesday morning boosting candidates for three vacant seats to nine. Filings close Friday registration books stay open until 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Saturday for veterans. Lewis Stacy killed in Aberdeen telegraphed from Lordsburg New York reports Stacy 60 a logger known along the Pacific coast was killed.
Destitute W R Good seeks judge Brinker’s help amid lazy husband law plea. Sun Publishing assets to be sold by order of the receiver. Nordica Choral club concert tickets now on sale. Y M C A Hill Skookum camp holds Monday reunion. Mayor Gill praises police as Mrs Keeler arrives from Los Angeles after gas death. Mrs Isaac Altabet injured near Main Street in motorcycle crash. Joseph Willett struck by a stray bullet. King County Medical society elects Dr P V Von Phul president. Broadway high seniors form athletics and memorial committees. Keating child labor bill moves in remaining congress. Irish MPs press Ireland in conscription bill. Philadelphia garment workers strike. Mayor Gill to attend play at Madrona church. Brandon fire leaves four missing. Canada conscription unlikely. Italy coal shortage noted.
A printed box label by EB. W. GROVES promotes LOLATIVE Bromo QUININE as a preventive treatment for grip. It claims a few doses stop a spell of grip and keep the system in condition. The box bears the signature EB. W. GROVES.
Advice on how to protect and recover skin from cold winds and indoor heat. Recommends mercorized wax to absorb and restore the complexion and a saxolite hazel lotion to refresh flushed skin and smooth wrinkles.
An ad-promises a dandruff cure using four ounces of liquid argon applied at night to moisten and rub into the scalp. It claims near immediate relief and complete dissolution after several applications, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy. It notes liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at any drug store.
A mother with a sore back endures daily strain while others care for the family. Kidney weakness leads to backache, dizziness, and nervous spells. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for quick, lasting relief without harmful drugs. Mrs. W J Francis of 1516 22nd Ave, 8S, cites hereditary back and kidney pain and relief after using Doan's.
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