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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
4
A public plea argues that deserted mothers are barred from mothers' pension benefits and urges action against the pension system. It cites charity funds in New York and state costs, claiming 100,000 children in 27 states benefited from pensions at lower taxpayer cost than parental-institution care, accusing many fathers of unfitness and calling for change.
Portland hotel leaders vow to raise as much as Seattle to promote tourist rates. The piece notes a heated regional rivalry, a pending boxing bill in the senate, media censorship fears, a San Marino toy scandal, and mentions Vaslav Nijinsky and C Allen Dale in a mosaic of clipped items reflecting Northwest news vibes.
A humorous column notes a physician mocks patients about changes while a Second Ave window displays a claim that read women’s attire out one half. A former First Ave sign over a clothing store proclaimed We are starving for business. Included is a mention of LGOT Care Liquor Permit Dept. at County City Building.
A quirky snippet ponders a figure passing a mirror and a man with a coffee cup whisker protector for mural decor. Political leak joke hints at blame shifting and possible guilt of Wilson, then questions remain.
Ruth misidentifies a set of marked socks as belonging to Dr. Maynard and causes confusion with Alec, Lucy, and Oliver. The narrator reveals paying for Oliver with work earnings, fearing exposure and risking Alec’s trust while balancing household finances and a planned December payment.
A booster ad for Knowlton's Danderine promotes glossy hair and dandruff control. A young woman named Bobbie faces hardship on a college visit, borrowing money from Dr. Maynard to help Oliver, confronts propriety, and ends with a bleeding sense of life’s unfairness as the scene shifts to a crowded campus and a planned return home.
An ad touts Brownatone as a safe hair stain free from sulfur mercury and coal tar ingredients. It claims instant browning of hair with options to darken or erase lighter ends and offers samples, a booklet, and shade guidance from The Kenton Pharmacat Co. Covington. The Ow Drug Company and 22 Pacific coast stores retail it.
A vintage health ad urges daily Jad Salts to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys. It claims the grape lemon lithia mix neutralizes urine acids, prevents bladder disorders, and offers an inexpensive, pleasant effervescent drink. A local pharmacist supports wide use to prevent kidney trouble.
An old home remedy promotes Pinex based cough syrup mixed with sugar syrup for fast relief. Marketed as a trusted treatment, it claims to loosen phlegm and soothe irritated throat membranes. The ad warns of imitations and offers a money back guarantee from The Pines Co of Ft Wayne Indiana.
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