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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
5
A newspaper listing promotes new spring waists and full size aprons in percale with short sleeves and square yokes. Priced at 1.39 with a note the value exceeds material cost. also mentions a 0.79 offer and a shipment of wash waists in spring styles arriving tomorrow with striped and checked voiles and lace trimmed options.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. a vegetable blood remedy for catarrh arguing the disease stems from impure blood. It claims cleansing the blood eliminates symptoms like dripping and bad breath and invites readers to order and seek free medical advice. The copy appeals to long-standing efficacy and urges immediate treatment.
United States Shipping Board vessels have moved 165000 tons of flour to the Atlantic Coast from Seattle in recent months. Officials say shipments to the East are far ahead of schedule and a temporary strike is not serious. Japanese chartered steamships on loan to the board are being redirected from Europe back to the Pacific. The Kirin Maru will be the first to be released upon reaching Seattle or San Francisco.
The president sent to the Senate nominations for federal posts including John Skelton Williams of Richmond to be comptroller of the currency, Jowett Shout of Kansas to be assistant secretary of the treasury, and Frederick M. Medger of Washington to be register of the land office at Walla Walla, with Medger reap pointed.
Tacoma port commission members will travel to Astoria on Monday to study the Oregon city’s port facilities. The delegation includes Chief Engineer Frank A. Walah Designer of the Astoria layout, Assistant Engineer G. W. Osborne, and office manager John Rea. Also noted is an Ottawa dispatch about a forthcoming addition to the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in Winnipeg.
A historical piece discusses how influenza weakens blood and immunity, citing Mrs. Julia Richmond of Fort Wayne as a case after three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills restored color and strength. It promotes blood-building treatment and offers a free booklet and mail order pills at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
The Red Cross reports 6500 families and men received services and 31500 dollars in relief in Washington during December. Civic and fraternal groups support a bill to give discharged soldiers 300 dollars, plus a plan for ten dollars extra monthly. Y M C A urged to relay grievances to war department.
United Press staff correspondent reports in Washington that wealthy livestock grower agents back bills against big packers. Edward Morris cites the Subtle Beven or Subtle Seven and a $150000 annual fund of the American National Livestock Association as possible fuel for anti packer sentiment. Morris warns fund size could be misused if channeled improperly.
German residents of Southwest Africa appeal to the peace conference to form a republic in union with a new German republic. They claim to represent a white majority and the natives. the colony has under 15,000 whites in a 95,000 population.
An old remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a simple cure for colds and grip. The instruction suggests a tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and consumed as a tea cupful to relieve congestion and loosen bowels. The note emphasizes it is inexpensive, vegetable based, and harmless.
In rheumatism and back pain it penetrates quickly to soothe sore joints and muscles and speeds recovery after sprains and bites. Available from druggists for 30 cents with a money back guarantee. Also Wizard Liver Pills, pink and pleasant, 20 cents.
Deputy sheriff G M Stanley pursued a speeding auto from the Patterson-McDonald shipyard to Fast Marginal way near South Park after a high speed passage shortly after 2 pm. The leading car skidded and overturned injuring Beenie Herrmann of 2710 Fourth Ave. Fairchild and Heilen were held. Herrmann remained in hospital in improved condition the next day.
William F. Frown sues John J. Hewitt as executor in U S district court alleging a 1888 lumber contract with Henry Hewitt Jr. aimed at percentage shares from timber cruising. He says Hewitt, heirs and trustees refused to honor the deal or reimburse him, claiming about 1 million dollars is owed.
The program features The Five Yodeling Troubadours headlining with singing yodeling and dance. Robbins and Fulton present a rural skit At the Town Pump. Hyland Grant and Hyland perform song and dance with humor.
In Olympia on January 29 Governor Ernest Lister is reported ill by close friends who would not disclose the illness. He missed the Tuesday military review at Camp Lewis due to his condition.
Walter Sorenson, 34, of 2021 24th Ave North, was knocked from a Ballard railway bridge by a Northern Pacific train on Tuesday. He suffered a broken nose and multiple bruises, was taken to Seattle General Hospital, and released after his injuries were dressed.
State Fish Commissioner L. H. Darwin says the 1919 allotment of 2,067,200 eastern brook trout egms will be divided among East ern Washington counties within 75 days.
Lieutenant Ralph O'Neill, reportedly son of R. L. O'Neil of Nogales Arizona, was killed when his aircraft collapsed at 700 feet near Chatillon-sur-Seine on Monday. The incident is reported from Paris with initial details scarce.
An herbal preparation called Warners Safe Diabetes Remedy is claimed to relieve diabetes through dietary rules and herbal use. A testimonial from Jules Friquet of Los Angeles describes substantial weight loss and recovery, asserting the product’s 40-year market presence and availability through druggists with a sample offer by Warner's Remedies Co., Dept. 661, Rochester N. Y.
Seattle retailer H. M. Rogers warns of a looming disaster as Liberty Market adds space at 1508 10 First Ave after March 15 1919. He reveals massive inventory valued at $60 000 and launches a forced sale with deep discounts on shoes suits overcoats and accessories to attract cash buyers before relocating efforts.
Special to The Star by N. E. A. reports that during the war England employed about £70,000 women beyond munitions roles. Distribution includes Commerce 354,000. Civil service 99,500. Transport 78,000. Post office 59,500. Clerks 67,000. Finance and banking 63,000. and non government industries 9,000.
Letters from women across the United States praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of female ailments. They describe improved health after medical failures, changes of life, and long-standing suffering, attributing benefits to its natural roots and herbs.
An advertisement offers JoJo stomach preparation with two minute relief for gas sour stomach belching and heartburn. Send name and address for 30 day trial and pay $1 if satisfied or return unused portion. Address Bellingham Chemical Co. Bellingham, Washington.
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