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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
3
Manila Plans Great Victory Expo
Special to The Star reports Manila plans a February exposition to host the largest Philippine carnival yet. Officials describe a complete exposition with features from the Orient and Occident plus native attractions and exhibits to showcase the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
West
Philippines
Islands
Occident
Build Now Warns Expert as Rents and Costs Rise
An expert urges immediate construction investment citing rising rents, expected land and labor costs, and high building material prices since wartime periods. The analysis notes 1918 price surges, wage agreements, and cautious reductions by material suppliers to spur a housing revival.
Minesia Claims Acid Link to Stomach Trouble
A writer testing a theory that most stomach troubles stem from acidity reports immediate relief for nearly all of the first hundred cases after taking pure Binesia or pain tablets. Manufacturers guarantee satisfaction or money back, asserting genuine Binesia neutralizes stomach acid and stops fermentation.
Postwar building outlook shows many projects moving forward
Special to The Star notes 3 564 private contracts delayed until after armistice with 50 percent proceeding. Public projects totaled 2 882 with 78 federal 279 state 593 county and 1 932 municipal contracts, over half under way. Total value 1 892 275 000. Advance from March contracts surpassing January February. Government plans for reconstruction halted by Congress adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Congress
Build now urges on 1919 building labor and costs
The 1918 union rate in Washington rose 38.5 percent from 1914 while living costs climbed 65 to 70 percent. Authorities expect 1919 building trades demands to be reasonable and urge active construction of public and private projects. A new labor department division will aid plans, loans, and materials data for schools, housing, sewers, water works, and municipal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Flyers Await Planes Here in Seattle
Liouts Ren and Rudolph Ehrlichman two Seattle aviators now with the army recruiting station here await two aeroplanes from Mather Field to perform stunts for home folks. They are touring western Washington by car to recruit air service volunteers and have already enlisted several hopeful recruits. They promise a free flight to each recruit upon arriving at the flying field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service
Schedules for Elevated Lines Near Opening at Shipyards
Plans detail operation of street railway cars on the elevated lines to serve shipyards. Most Fauntleroy routes to use the trestle with West Seattle traffic shifting to the elevated when opened in about a week or ten days. Track connections at First Avenue and Washington Street nearly finished under supervision of G P James, former traction chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipyards
Fauntleroy
West Seattle
Elevated
First Ave
Washington St
G. P. James
The
Traction Company
City
Arrested Quarterly for Last 40 Years in New York
For the 160th time in his 40 years of married life John Kelly is arrested at the request of his wife. He is charged with beating Mrs Kelly and throwing her out of the house. The judge arraigns him and then discharges him after Kelly says his wife has a romantic disposition and four times a year she gets him pinched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Kelly
Burglars Prey on Stores and Homes
Thieves broke into multiple homes and businesses Tuesday and Monday, stealing revolvers and jewelry from Joe Saap's home at 13th Ave South and Genesee Street, C F Clige's home on East Newton Street, and cash including Canadian coins from Royal Dairy. A Peerless Laundry Co office on University Street lost a telephone box and later its money from an alley loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Saap
13Th Ave. S
Genesee St
C. F. Clige
E. Newton St
Royal Dairy
Leary Ave
Peerless Laundry Co
University St
Impracticable Ideas Highlight Everyday Problems
A reflective note on how many practical tasks become difficult when attempted, illustrating the gap between theory and real world execution. The remark implies common sense limits and the friction of applying plans to practice.
Phosphate Touted To Improve Flesh And Nerve Power
An advertisement extols Bitro-Phosphate as a solution for thinness, claiming phosphorus deficiency causes weakness. It links organic phosphate to restored vigor, health, and a fuller figure, while warning to avoid fat-producing foods if flesh gain is not desired.
Columbia Students Under Way to Buy Riverside Aviation Field
Columbia University aviation enthusiasts form the Columbia Aero club with a large eager membership and long waiting list. They are negotiating to purchase an aviation field on Riverside Drive and plan to fly on a big scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Riverside Drive
Columbia Aero Club
Blood Iron Phosphate Promises Quick Strength Boost
Claiming to aid weak nervous and anaemic individuals, Blood-Iron Phosparite tablets supply iron and phosphate. Sold by Owl Drug, Swift Drug, and other druggists with a satisfaction guarantee. Packaged for three weeks at $1.50 per package, about 50 cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Drug Company
Swift Drug Company
Mercorized Wax Promises Renewed Complexion Overnight
An advertisement touts mercorized wax to remove redness tanning and freckles. Dabbing on face overnight supposedly lifts flaky cuticle and reveals clearer youthful underlying skin with daily use. One ounce from any drug store claimed sufficient for most cases.
Kidney Remedy for 40 Years A Pronounced Success
A historic claim extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as having a forty year proven record. Customer letters assert long term family use and life changing relief, noting ongoing availability and avoidance of frequent doctor visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Florence FE. Schmidt
Dunkirk
Ohio
Saipe
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. X
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