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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Cold Compound as a fast cure for head and chest congestion. It promises relief from stuffed sinuses, runny nose, and sore throat with a dose every two hours, claiming no side effects and urging buyers to choose the genuine product at 25 cents.
An old advertisement urges using a thin layer of ordinary mer a wax on the face before bed to remove dead skin and clear complexions. In the morning wash away the residue with a hazel solution to reveal a lighter, even skin tone and a youthful appearance.
A columnist argues doctors should be judged by outcomes not labels. Accounts from Ruth Vincent and William Van Waters allege Dr Jordan cured TB where orthodox doctors failed, while state officials and other physicians doubt his methods. The piece calls for a new code and honesty among physicians beyond the Hippocratic oath.
In Chicago on January 28, a blaze leveled the Caudania paper stock plant, forcing six families to flee their beds in 2 below zero weather. Damage is estimated at $65,000 as fire crews battled icebound conditions before containing the fire.
Washington reports engineers propose monster coast defense planes capable of 70 miles per hour and carrying 600 to 10 000 pounds of explosives. If approved by War Secretary Garrison and Navy Secretary Daniels, about 100 aircraft could be built at 120000 dollars each, rivaling a dreadnaught’s cost.
Percy A. Rockefeller predicts Western railways will switch to electricity for motive power and Tacoma will host the first transcontinental electric line. He cites Montana work as proof and says Milwaukee trains may run into Tacoma powered by electricity.
Pittsburg Jan 28 The report of U S Steel and Carnegie pension funds shows 511,967 dollars paid to steel employees in pensions during the past year.
Misa Neva Hay daughter of the former governor tied the knot with George Hood of Seattle at All Saints Cathedral in Spokane. Attendants included Mrs. O. H. Lamoreaux, Jesse Wilkins, Edgar Conway, Homer Dawson and Nicholas John, all of Seattle. Hood is general manager of the Northwestern Theatrical Association's northern division. They plan to live at the Chesterfield apartments in Seattle starting April 1.
A robber entered the residence of Dr. B R Swinburne at 2902 Mayfair Ave on Tuesday while occupants were away and seized valuable jewelry valued at $2,500.
An old home remedy for restoring natural hair color uses garden sage and sulphur. The text promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores, claiming it darkens gray hair evenly, hides age, and adds gloss with repeated applications.
Mrs. Jones age 70 testifies she can care for her two grandchildren while her son Robert and daughter-in-law Maud fight for custody in Judge Ronalds court. The janitress says she works with cows and a garden and is strong enough to raise the children. The couple plans separation, with each seeking custody.
A newspaper ad announces a seasoned physician offering free examinations and prescriptions at no cost. It urges readers to seek help at the Yellow Front at the first sign of illness, stressing health as the most precious possession.
An old advertising pitch claims a torpid liver and clogged bowels cause feverish symptoms and indigestion. Casca ret tablets are promoted as a nightly cleanse that work while you sleep and keep stomach, liver, and bowels regulated for months.
Household economy guide shows making cough syrup from granulated sugar and Pinex to beat store bought versions. Two percent ounce Pinex mixed with sugar syrup yields a pint of effective remedy costing about 54 cents, with full directions and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
A committee of leading business and professional men will travel to Olympia to advocate for an appropriation to fund two new university buildings. Members include representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Seattle Commercial Club and the Rotary club among others.
David Brougher underwent an operation at St. Marys hospital when a fire started burning the facility. Surgeons continued the operation and completed it before moving him to another hospital. The blaze caused about 60000 dollars in losses to the fifty year old building.
A promotional tout claims Knowlton's Danderine can transform hair, promising soft glossy locks free of dandruff within minutes. It asserts dramatic long term growth, new fine hair appearing after two weeks, and urges readers to test by pulling a strand through a cloth for instant results.
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