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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
7
Seattle raised a million dollars for the Red Cross to support troops, while editors and club women urge postwar mercy and social welfare drives. The piece argues for Mercy Mondays to fund hospital births, maternal care, and training for work, with Gen. Leonard Wood blamed in a controversial admin dispute.
An old remedy advertisement argues spring fatigue stems from impurities in the blood. It claims S. S. S. clears blood, boosts appetite, and builds strength for all ages, promising better resistance to summer ailments. Full details available from Specific Co. at 440 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The German drive shifts from Flanders to the Champagne front in a plan to widen the front and threaten Paris. Allied forces, including American troops, reinforce the line as observers weigh four potential aims from feints to a full assault on Paris. The article notes heavy fighting expected with rugged costs and ongoing powder safety warnings for women.
London reports Saturday aerial activity resulted in the destruction of 21 German planes and four more disabled. Four observation balloons were destroyed, 20 tons of bombs were dropped on Zeebrugge mole and railways at several points, while four machines failed to return.
Ailing farmer escapes a trap after his clothing catches in a wheel. the driver stops at once. Pederson’s door sign reads Wolkoff, a nod to a community helper. The widow tends a garden in the University district, turning a refuse dump into a thriving plot that feeds her hungry children and earns the landlord’s praise.
The article argues worry worsens nervous exhaustion neurasthenia and promotes a free book from Dr Williams Medicine Co. It notes readers report benefits from the book and sells Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic for nervous people available by mail for 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
A short health feature describes Tiz as a remedy for tired feet. It promotes relief from burning and aching feet with no corns or callouses reported.
A Hoover aide will be at the city next Monday. Food conservation plans include restricting wheat to 2% pounds per week as the Food Administration reports April imports and shipments. Mrs. Vernon Kellogg, wife of Dr. Vernon Kellogg, will speak at the First Methodist church on June 19 at 7 p.m.
One German aircraft was brought down and an American plane burned after a clash between four American and enemy machines north of Toul in Lorraine. All fronts in Lorraine were quiet Sunday.
A quick homemade lemon beauty lotion softens and whitens rough red hands and lightens tan and freckles. Squeeze juice from two fresh lemons into three ounces of orchard white, strain pulp, and bottle for months of fragrant use. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands for smoother lighter skin.
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