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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
6
An old newspaper note touts a free relief for catarrh claiming a balm by C. E. Gauss cured nose and throat symptoms permanently. It notes repeated relapses after treatment and promotes a teste guaranteed remedy for catarrh with rapid relief.
A bold offer promises a large trial treatment with complete directions sent at no cost to anyone suffering from catarrh. The message extends an invitation to request the test package by mail to a New York address.
In St. Louis Mrs. J F McWilliams a railway mail clerk's wife trespassed in a neighbor's home and was shot by Mrs. Jennie C Thornburg who says she acted after repeated burglaries. The intruder died clutching a file as the neighborhood gathered.
The article promotes a simple home shampoo using a teaspoonful of canthrax dissolved in hot water. It instructs to pour on the scalp, massage to create a cooling lather that removes dandruff oil and dirt, then rinse for a clean soft scalp and glossy hair with added fluffiness.
Denver report says 200 patients fled a fire at St Josephs hospital as basement chemicals produced smoke. Sisters and nurses heroically aided firemen. Chief Healy was overcome by fumes and carried out. Mothers with newborns were moved to a safe ward.
Druggists Brown of Pinnacle and Porter’s Drug Store of Salisbury praise Kilmer Swamp Root citing customer satisfaction and kidney benefits. Requests readers try a sample by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY and mention Dept. A. Regular bottles sold at drug stores.
Joshua Green may head Seattle business leaders in backing a demand for equal round trip passenger rates from Chicago to San Francisco via Northern lines. A three member committee will be appointed to push action across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with lawmakers and commercial groups.
A central Labor council committee will host a meeting to quiz candidates for city offices on campaign issues. The committee includes Frank Gates Ida Levi and James A Duncan. The council also agreed to study how newly arrived immigrants are placed at work after discussing the Walker building disaster in which six men died.
A Minnesota congressman is described as a devoted worker who begins his day at 4 or 6 in the morning, meeting the milkman as he goes to his office in Washington, illustrating his extraordinary work ethic and dedication.
At the third National Foreign Trade convention in New Orleans leaders urge wider American trade reach. James Farrell of U S Steel John Clausen of Crocker National Bank A V Johnson of Baldwin Locomotive Works and Edward Berwind of New York stress commercial preparedness and new markets in South America as vital.
A man with janitorial experience seeks employment in Seattle for himself and his family. An appeal was made to The Star for assistance. Readers are asked to call Elliott at 3030 J and ask for Chas Shipton.
An advertisement claims a method to restore gray hair to natural color without dyes. It promises quick results and invites readers to mail for full instructions, including a self-addressed request with a stamp. The offer targets both sexes and mentions a Mary K. Chapman in Providence KH.
A fragment from The Seattle Star advertises Mre Mary K. Chapman offering a free instruction set to restore gray hair to a natural color. The notice urges readers to mail a cent stamp to 791 N. 614 FP O. Providence, Mt for immediate use and claims Chapman's bid of sincerity.
An article argues that daily internal sanitation via hot water and limestone phosphate cleanses the alimentary canal. It claims leftovers from daily foods foster bacteria and toxins, urging readers to drink a hot water limestone phosphate mix before breakfast to improve digestion and curb ailments.
At the port commission meeting the cost of the belt line project was outlined with a $210 000 construction estimate. The March 7 vote will seek permission to transfer funds from the East Waterway reserve. The plan calls for 46 000 feet of track along Fast Marginalway Whatcom and Railroad avenues, including a 16 000 foot trestle and 15 000 feet double tracked.
Mark M. Jackson of Syracuse N Y extolls a remedy that cured his muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after three years of suffering. He says it worked for others bedridden by rheumatism and offers to mail a free trial before asking the price of one dollar if the cure proves satisfactory.
A historical health note instructs using four ounces of Jad Salts or similar lithia water to neutralize urinary acids and ease bladder irritation. It claims quick relief after one tablespoonful in water each morning for two to three days, highlighting safety and popularity among sufferers.
A labor temple gathering is slated for tonight to organize the strike against Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. Two hundred workers from boistermakers ship builders and helpers are expected. They plan regular assessments to fund the campaign and will discuss alleged breaches of a December 13 wage and hours agreement and the push for an eight hour day.
The Hanna outdoor advertising bill will not go to voters on March 7. A similar ordinance will be sent to the council for action Monday with the public safety commission's recommendation. The proposal asks for an annual license fee of one half cent per square foot, opposed by Councilman Erickson who wanted three quarters of a cent. The measure sets a quarter cent tax per quarter year and allows residents to object to billboards.
The article notes a 200 foot residential radius for a licensing plan and estimates the license fee will bring the city about 5000 dollars in revenue. It discusses the financial impact and suggests ongoing municipal considerations.
At a Wednesday meeting in the Butler hotel banker J. E. Chilberg was elected commander of the Seattle Yacht Club. He praised Sheriff Hodge for enforcing prohibition and promised cruises to Vancouver and Victoria for the thirsty yachtsmen.
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