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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
A brief ad notes watch repair services with a call to trust a repair shop. The fragment mentions Liberty advertisement placement and urges readers to seek reliable watch restoration.
A safe method promises to remove hair or fuzzy growths with a Delatone paste and water. Apply to the hairy surface for about two minutes, rub off, wash the skin, and the area should be hair free. The ad warns results vary and to use fresh Delatone for best effect.
Dr Carter Helm Jones was arraigned before the Rotary Club of Seattle and found guilty of pretense to lead the people. He was sentenced to treasure always in his heart the memory of friends. Jones was guest of honor at a farewell dinner hosted by the Rotarians in the Masonic club room Arcade building.
In Seattle two worthless checks were passed yesterday by men who bought goods and then paid with checks. H. Kikul cashed a $28 check after a customer purchased $7.49 worth of items. The Outlet Clothing Company and Fogel & Bailey were victimized. none of the checks was good.
Maj Wik Ham Thaw of Pittsburg, longtime La Fayette Recadrille member, joins American service and conducts aerial patrols over German lines in France. Other La Fayette aviators receive American uniforms in Paris as they transition.
The Epworth League will present stereopticon views of the Far North at Green Lake Methodist church Friday evening at o'clock.
Poslam advertised relief for itching and skin irritation promising immediate comfort. The ad touts Poslam cream and Poslam Soap as spa quality remedies with nationwide availability and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Advice promotes plain coconut oil as a safer alternative to soaps and shampoos. It claims coconut oil cleanses hair with rich lather using small amounts, leaves hair silky and manageable, and is inexpensive and readily available.
A wounded Australian veteran Lafayette Hadley writes from Washington to May White Muir recounting three years of service, prayers from his mother, and his belief he will dodge bullets. The note follows a report that laborers should not seek shipyard work in the Northwest amid false rumors of labor shortages.
Prince Rupert B C The Deep Sea Co schooner Kitwanga ran aground and wrecked off Graham Island with reports of damage and potential loss of the vessel and crew.
A Seattle fuel supply war left many homes without coal as two large companies blocked deliveries. 17 local coal dealers faced severe shortages. 10 began regular supplies, with more to come. Fuel administrator Whitcomb urged cooperation, noted use of hogged fuel from mill waste could conserve coal and oil for essential power needs.
Tacoma report details a domestic dispute over draft exemptions. H. I. Hanson of Nuston likely to appear at Camp Lewis with others as Mrs Hanson successfully appealed to exemption officials. Hanson first reconciled, then declared himself head of the breadwinner, yielding to class shifts and reentry to Class 1 after his desertion.
The Orpheum at Third and Madison showcases Ethel Parry More in The Eternal Mother with Helma and Evans leading the vaudeville. Burdell and Burdell perform a comedy singing patter act, while the Lindrudd Trio and Richard Harding deliver jokes and melodics. Palace Hip opens with a double headliner including Manchu Chinese feats and Sidney Payne duo in The Drudge. Billie Bowman novelty cycle melodies and other acts round out the bill.
The organization collects jelly jam cigars and tobacco for the boys in France. Contributions may be left at Dr. L C Neville 401 People's Bank Building Second Ave and Pike St before February 15.
Thirty thousand tons of Oriental freight are due in Seattle before February 1 piling up at Smiths Cove Bell street and Bracey piers. Officials say without new traffic it would take ten days to two weeks to clear the waterfront. Embargoes prevent moving cargo and rail restrictions hamper relief.
The Hoko Maru, a 64 ton Japanese waiting schooner, arrived at Seattle harbor after 53 days at sea. It carries 1,000 sacks of beans 350 cases of canned salmon and 150 sacks of potato starch bound for Miteau & Co. The event marks the first Japanese sailing craft to reach Puget Sound.
Portland reports the schooner Oak land has been floated here after lying high and dry on the ocean beach near Nehalem for almost two years.
In values up to 25¢ a clean up, a 10¢ pair in cashmere cotton and similar fabrics. Available in white black red and brown. Splendid wearing Hose offered in sizes 4 and 4 1/2 only.
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