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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
4
An old notice touts a self treatment for rupture claiming 7 000 annual deaths and promotes a free trial of the PLAPAO device. It argues trusses harm circulation and presents the product as modern science offering a strapless, easy to apply remedy with a free test by mail from St. Louis Missouri.
An old home formula using Sage and Sulphur is advertised as restoring natural hair color and luster. The ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at rug stores, claiming hair appears darker, thicker, and younger after gradual use, with cosmetic, not medicinal, intent.
A reflective manuscript excerpt reveals marital tension and insight into tolerance and misunderstanding between Margie and her husband Dick. Margie recounts intimate moments, jealousy, and the paradox of happiness as she and Dick navigate love, life, and impending separation. The piece hints at Jim Edie’s lingering interest and a post mortem on their bond.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy for all types of corns and calluses. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and can remove corns between the toes without soreness, highlighting a Cincinnati invention.
C Harrison Green, circulation manager for the Post Intelligencer, died suddenly of apoplexy Sunday at his home near Foy Station while showing turkeys to neighbors. A Seattle resident, he had served as circulation manager since 1911 and earlier worked for the Seattle Star.
William C. Edes, railroad commissioner for Alaska, now in Seattle, says the labor shortage in the North will be the most serious obstacle to be met this year in government railroad construction in Alaska.
John Lox of 717 Lake Sr. reported the loss of his baby son Sunday. The infant was later recovered at the police headquarters after being picked up by Officer Moulton near the North Pole depot.
Cynthia Grey’s Letters discuss frank advice on troubled marriages, love versus religion, and a reader’s questions about men’s behavior and finances. The column explains the Orangemen as an Ulster Protestant Orange society, notes July 12 as the Aughrim battle anniversary, and describes its symbols and political role in Ireland.
In a reader exchange Miss Grey explains proper dance etiquette, noting a gentleman should arrange partners and check the program between dances. She offers guidance on courtesy and safeguarding a partner, while answering a reader on airplane manufacturers and gift ideas for a niece.
A mysterious influenza like plague has spread to Moreces Spain. The Spanish garrison there is affected and Saturday's deaths in Spain totaled 11k in a ten day period more than 700 victims.
Rome June 3 Premier Orlando visits the Italian front to cheer troops ahead of the upcoming offensive.
Mrs. Ilda McNamara of 110 Tenth Avenue North says Tanlac restored her health after severe stomach pain, fatigue, and weight loss. She reports gaining eleven pounds and regaining strength, noting improved sleep, digestion, and ability to walk longer distances. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Ba Drug Stores per a Tanlac representative.
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