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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
10
A short ad describing Elys Cream Halm to relieve nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims fast soothing relief as the cream penetrates air passages, reduces swelling of the mucous membrane, clears stuffed noses, and helps breathing. Includes usage guidance and benefits.
A brief note highlights the importance of consulting The Star newspaper page for classified ads and notices. The item urges readers to check the ad page for offerings, dates, and prices likely present in the publication.
A 31 year old singer who was mobilized for the Marne and later found in Brittany has slept with eyes closed for 27 months. Doctors report steady respiration and rapid pulse and expect eventual waking to resume normal work, per Professor Verger at the Medical and Surgical society.
Pittsburg jury awards Miss Nettie Richardson 170000 in a breach of promise suit against Henry Deniston a millionaire hermit. The 80 year old defendant enamored of a 35 year old woman faced a ruinous claim in a case valued at 500000.
Queen Liliuokalani former Hawaii ruler in Honolulu battles serious illness at age 78. Born 1838 in Honolulu she ascended after Kalakaua’s death in 1881 and abdicated in 1893 amid island turmoil. After annexation she wrote Aloha Oe and later focused on charity, writing and education until retirement.
Glenn Hoover of Seattle wins first prize for a practical, peaceable approach to better employer employee relations. Frank Jakes and Claude F. Monger receive runner up awards for suggesting organized forums, state employment offices, and open dialogue to reduce conflict and promote cooperation.
Bishop Samuel Fallows told the senate military committee that placing more youths in military camps would cut reform school enrollments. He supported compulsory high school training and said universal military training would not foster militarism, urging nations to prepare for peace to deter war.
Miss McNamara, at the Canadian Car & Foundry Co. Kingsland New Jersey switchboard, spotted a small flame that triggered ammo depot explosions. She directed 1,400 workers to safety before fainting. Fire Chief McArthur saved her.
Olympia residents may shoot any dog running without a muzzle after the dog bill passed on Thursday. The measure, which sparked a senate fight last week, becomes law allowing such action against roaming dogs.
Claude Bomunger of Clinton Washington argues The Star should champion industrial cooperation on a profit sharing plan. He says legislation cannot create such harmony and that Ford's example shows genius rewarded, interest created, and efficiency raised to boost profits.
The Palace Hip program features The Padre a romance of California mission days. The Kerville Family performs daring billiard ball feats on bicycles and skates. Also shows Hilda the Swedish violinist the Circle Comedy Four Day and Wear and The Scotch Thistle and the Girl From Dixie. The final chapter of The Shielding Shadow serial screens as the feature.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for upset stomach indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes regular use for regulated digestion with a tempting home health tone and a 50 cent price point.
In Baltimore on a January day, Lieut. Harry Swartz from the Southwestern police station urged mercy, sparking disbelief as a man with a ruler raised to strike restrained from killing a cockroach. The officer defended the creature and saved its life.
Toronto reports that Canadian girls show strong interest in American Legion soldiers from the 215th Battalion after its organization in the city. The feature notes growing affection and social ties during early postwar days.
A report notes Pennsylvania industries employing women generate about 75 million dollars annually. The text also states that more than 300 fish species produce noises audible to people.
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