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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Coin as a home hair dye. It claims the formula revives gray hair, darkens naturally, adds gloss and thickness, and makes the user appear younger with simple daily application, while noting it is a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
The speech warns of enemy preparations using gloves masks and an arsenate spray formula devised by Galbraith. It notes seed houses supply the chemical and boasts a victory in a war garden attack on Mrs. Folsom’s plot at 1322 East Union. Caterpillars then begin feeding as cheers erupt.
A survey of current shows features Upatalia and Down at the Metropolitan with a three act farce and a baby vamp plot, plus The Iron Hand at Moore with Derwent Hall Caine and wartime themes. Wilkes playhouse offers Merely Mary Anne with Ivan Miller, and Oak Theatre presents Izzy the Peddier in fast fun musical comedy. Palace Hip showcases Five Merry Maids and other acts in a high energy revue.
London June 10 Sir Bruce Geddes first lord of the admiralty told United Press it is too early to forecast the impact of a German submarine near the American coast. He said it could be a sporadic raid or the start of a serious campaign with no sudden increase in submarines. He noted British antisubmarine success has forced longer German voyages and suggested a converted Deutschland type sub might be at work, with no base on the American coast.
The Nordica Singers will give a symbolic concert titled The United States of America at Odd Fellows temple Monday night. This, the seventh such concert in three years, features Miss Marjorie Hughes making her musical debut in Oliver's Reveille. The program repeats next Sunday at Camp Lewis and Friday night at Bremerton.
Advices from A. L. Flint reveal a serious shortage of trained female nurses in the canal zone hospitals. Nurses are paid 85 dollars a month with quarters, plus 20 dollars for laundry and substitution costs. Living conditions are said to be satisfactory with ample leave and social entertainment.
A World War I dispatch notes how Seattle troops rally to the Blood or Bayonet creed. The correspondent praises British troops, calls French soldiers capable but less peppy, and asserts Yankee determination to drive Germans and return home soon. The piece emphasizes resolve and frontline morale.
The article discusses neurasthenia and uses Dr Williams Pink Pills to bolster nerves and blood, touting relief for nervous debility. It also includes wartime commentary on Allied and German actions and Lieut. Zech’s account of his regiment’s voyage from Cacao Mills to France and front-line construction work.
Former French residents in Seattle join in the Bastille Day celebration. A dance is set for Saturday in Masonic hall followed by a Sunday procession marking France independence day anniversary.
Local sale list advertises notions for summer use including buttons, pins, laces, belts, corset laces, and various sewing supplies with prices from 5 to 65 cents. Items highlighted include collar bands, safety pins, shell hairpins, silk middy laces, and Omo sanitary belts.
Congressman John F. Miller known as an East Coast orator will deliver the Flag Day address in New York City. The June 14 event is organized by the New York Lodge of Elks and will be held at the auditorium of the mother lodge home.
Seattle schools end the year on Monday with commencement at five high schools held Wednesday. Broadway uses Meany Hall on the university campus while others meet in their own assembly halls. Patriotic subjects stand out in this year’s programs.
Dr Caroline Croasdale will speak to the Central Council of Mothers Congress at Woodland Park on the upper picnic grounds Tuesday at 11 a.m. The event gathers civic groups and mothers for community discussion.
Seattle council Knights of Columbus conducted the first second and third degree exemplification on Sunday with 59 new members. District Deputy I. J. Hannan directed the ceremony.
Mrs Ida F Betting of 1711 Belmont Avenue sustained painful bruises when a runaway auto plowed into a crowd at Third Avenue and Pike Street Saturday evening. The car was driven by Mrs M McGuestion of 32M LHastlake Avenue.
The ad claims skin ailments like pimples boils and eruptions stem from blood impurity. It promotes S S S as a pure vegetable blood purifier that reaches the blood center, promising clear skin. Readers are urged to write for free medical advice to Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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