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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
12
A war conference to study aims and causes is set at the University of Washington from July 20 to August 3 under the state council of defense women’s division. No fee is charged. Registration through the dean of women’s office.
Advices readers to try purified bisurated magnesia for indigestion and acid reflux after meals. It claims rapid neutralization of stomach acid, relief from gas and sourness, and safety with continued use. Repeats common remedies but emphasizes magnesia as superior to pepsin or bismuth.
Northwest lumber camps seek books for 100000 men in sawmills and camps. Donors include C. W. Brooks and John Anderson of Seattle. A fund of 12000 pounds is requested to supply reading material. Seattle men have already shown interest. donations will be requested. Contact Eliott O84 by phone.
Twenty five men deserted from a selective draft troop train traveling from Ukiah City in Mendocino County California to Camp Lewis. The group included the leader appointed by the Ukiah city board to command the drafted company.
An advertisement urges seniors to ignore age worries and stay active. It touts kidney and bladder health as the key to warding off senile ailments and promotes GOLD MEDAL Hariem O11 Capsules as the sole guaranteed brand, claiming health, vigor, and youthful appearance with regular use.
State Food Administrator Charles Hebbard defends the two pound sugar allotment amid war shortages. He cites beet and cane shortages, ship losses, and limits in France and England, urging Americans to reduce usage and preserve supplies for canning and essential needs. He asks Washington for more sugar for home canning and says this may be the last urgent conservation appeal.
In Los Angeles on July 30 the white nurses warned the board of supervisors that the appearance of the first Black nurse at the county hospital would trigger a strike and walkout. The board had not taken any official action.
A long cherished powerful car of rakish design is in the hands of the United States marshal as deputies and police hunt the party or parties who deserted it at Lamne Washington. A quantity of liquor was found in the car and customs officers believe it may have been used to transport liquor from British Columbia to Washington.
All coal dealers in the state must register with the fuel administration by August 15. The order, received from Washington, warns that dealers who fail to register will be cut off from supply and have their licenses revoked.
A reader can make a home shampoo by dissolving a teaspoonful of Can thrax in hot water to create a full cup of cleansing liquid. Apply to scalp and hair to remove dandruff and dirt, rinse, then dry for fluffy, lustrous, easily arranged locks.
King County Humane Society members protest cancellation of their $100 monthly allotment from county charity funds. County commissioners take the protest under advisement. Mrs. P. E. Fisher dies at home July 20. funeral planned at Fremont parlor chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. committee to set Mussan language school for members. J Frank Norris arrested for beating his wife after she returned late. Dr. Washington Gladden eulogies adopted at Congregational ministers lunch. Butchers’ workers plan a smoker at Labor Temple. Kristoferson dairy workers banquet at Ma.
Peter Arro of 4001 16th Ave WN wrote to police that 100 dollars pinned under his shirt at Beattie shipyard Saturday morning was stolen the same day. Arro earned 500 dollars in the yard that week.
Robert McCausland and red Yone, both 14, are mining. Jack Mulane seeks county commissioner seat in Third district with endorsement from Structural Tronworkers and Pile Drivers union. Jim, a stray English setter, roams the streets. Sam H. Witte of Skinner Frédy is charged with third degree assault on a fellow worker. Mrs. Jas. F. Smith endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for her daughter's stomach and bowel troubles.
An ad publicizes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative for all ages from infancy to old age. It offers a free trial to those who write to Dr W B at 458 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
Movey Day offers in the toilet goods and home sections highlight linens handkerchiefs marabou neckpieces and furniture pieces. The sale features discounted dining chairs chiff onettes costumes and a wide range of remnants fabrics and glass bowls with many items priced half price or below normal values.
Mart offers patent colt lace boots with white tops and Louis heels in all sizes. Regularly $12.50, special Money Day price $8.05. Boys shoes lace and button style in black calf leather, solid soles, round toes, sizes 3 to 6, special $2.50. Second Pivot.
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