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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
16
A collision between a freight and a passenger train near Laguna Mexico, 160 miles south of the border, killed 25 and injured more than 30 as the passenger train telescoped the freight from the rear late Tuesday night.
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux was brought under heavy guard to a special senate commission where he faced questioning on treason charges. The tense proceedings unfolded with security tight around the chamber.
Advertises St Jacobs Liniment for rheumatism sprains and backache claiming instant relief. Says internal treatment unnecessary and the liniment is harmless and skin friendly with a small trial bottle available at drug stores. Sells relief from soreness stiffness sciatica and neuralgia.
A Striker's Wife writes Dear Mina Grey arguing for rationing to help working families and criticizing high infant death rates. She notes two articles about New York women, one in distress from poverty and another spending $75,000 on a fur, and urges international aid to feed and educate starving children worldwide.
A lab tour showcases a remedy praised for women’s health. It highlights large herb use, seasonal gathering, solvent extraction, and strict sterilization. Statements from women praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound accompany the feature.
A reader asks for a remedy to reduce darkness of upper lip hair on her niece. The reply states hydrogen peroxide applied once or twice daily can bleach the superficial hair and make it less conspicuous.
An old time household remedy claim promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It asserts quick relief from constipation by cleansing liver and bowels with a pleasant tasting fruit laxative, warning to beware of counterfeit syrups and to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A war bride narrator contemplates her plan after separating from Bob. She weighs family restraint, shell shock, and the possibility of returning to Bob or pursuing a calculated course under her mother’s guidance. The inner conflict centers on desire, duty, and personal choice as the story continues.
Special to The Star reports in Gladbach that German children show excitement for Allied troops. They notice unfamiliar uniforms and music from Belgium and other forces, practice new phrases, and crowd around soldiers hoping to join the spectacle rather than fear displacement.
Special to The Star by N. E. A. Paris January 31 A Belgian soldier posted a letter August 17 1914 at Gerpinnes Belgium to his Paris parents. After occupation by Germans the box was never opened for four years. When village freed the box was opened and the letter arrived in Paris December 28.
Mrs Mary E K Ford widow of James C Ford coast steamship man is appointed executrix of his entire estate according to his will dated January 18 guidance published by the court in this probate notice
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