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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
6
Mr. Frank Harbaugh of Cincinnati Ohio, a barber with over forty years’ experience, shares a home remedy to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce bay rum, a small box Barho Compound, and four ounces glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the shade is achieved. It claims to soften and gloss hair without dye and without staining the scalp.
Henry Raspberry of 1812 Campbell St Kansas City Missouri says his wife suffered severe rheumatic pain stomach problems heart palpitations and weight loss before taking Tanlac. After using Tanlac she gained 35 pounds to 122 pounds and regained vigor. she now eats well sleeps soundly and performs all housework. The ad notes Tanlac is sold in Seattle via Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
Olympia news reports Norman F. Burnett charged with murdering his two sons and wife last May and burying them in the woods near Hawks Prairie. The trial is set for February 10 in Olympia.
Washington January 29 Democrats decide on government ownership actions this session. The wireless bill has been strangled in committee and no move will be made for or against railroad government ownership this session.
The Empress of Asia liner, after two years of troop transport service, is returned by the admiralty to Canadian Pacific Ocean Steamship company. Cabins will be restored to prewar conditions under the agreement.
W E Boeing, president of the Boeing Airplane company, hosted an informal banquet at the New Washington hotel Tuesday night in honor of Lieutenant Commander Charles E Locke. Locke heads the schools of the United States air forces. The body of John Rosnene, Alaska transportation and mining man, who died in Seattle Sunday, was buried at Washells cemetery Tuesday after funeral services at the Bonney Watson chapel.
Dr. D. L. Schultz of Pittsburgh, a labor evangelist, spoke to Seattle Baptist ministers on Monday night. The conference endorsed an eight hour work day and a minimum wage across industries.
A reader argues that wage issues stem from circulation and knowledge, not wealth alone. The writer critiques pooled power, favors a steady labor circulation, and dismisses big capital as tied to bank reserves. calls for reforms to save the American home and to curb married women in the workforce.
A war bride describes sneaking from her husband Bob in the dead of night after feeling estranged. She steals his trench coat and plans to catch a streetcar to an unknown destination, aided by a night watchman and an upstairs maid. The scene ends with the line to be continued.
The Northwest leading newspaper highlights Star Want Ads drawing broad reader attention. Advertisers report strong response and wide circulation across communities, with small businesses and residents using listings to link buyers and sellers efficiently.
Promises rapid fat reduction with Marmola Prescription Tablets after meals and at bedtime. Adverts claim the tabs remove unwanted fat, avoiding dieting and exercise, listing Detroit based Marmeda Co. as the source and offering mail orders at 7 cents per tablet.
James E. Wilson of Wilson & Co. urged the house interstate commerce committee to oppose pending bills that would regulate and license all packers. He said if stockyards are to be brought under government control it should be done by using current efficient management and regulating facilities as needed.
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