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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

3

New Rulings by Food Administration Impact Bakers

Food administration issues weekly rules on flour limits six ounces per person daily and a 30 day stock cap. Orders specify alternative supplies and wheatless day observance with 50 50 substitute purchases and monthly reports to the food administrator. John W. James ordered by Judge Honald to divide property or pay Edith James $12 500 in divorce.

Food Administration Basia John W. James J. T Honald Edith Clair James

Washington Title Insurance Co Holds Sole Complete Title Records

The Washington Title Insurance Company owns the only complete land title records of the region, securing a unique repository of property histories and ownership data essential for title searches and real estate transactions.

The Washington Title Insurance Company

Candidates Named For Ballard Carnival Queen

The Ballard Red Cross carnival queen contest lists five contenders. Miss Rachel Preston is backed by the Rebekah lodge, Neva Saur and Florence Linder by Dut Mies and WoC, and Mildred Harshman by the Royal Neighbors. St Paul’s Evangelical church names Viola Geohring as a queen candidate with a large following.

Ballard Rachel Preston Rebekah

Seattle seeks power sales rights to boost Skagit project

Seattle City Council unites to appeal to the legislature for the right to sell municipal power outside city lines along a contiguous transmission route. The move aims to boost Skagit development, aid Whatcom and Snohomish counties, and counter opposition from northern counties. Mayor Hanson and several council members urge labor advocates at Aberdeen to back the extension, framing it as a life or death effort for regional power growth.

City Council Seattle Skagit Whatcom Snohomish Kiteap King Counties Northern Counties FR. H. Thorson Fitzgerald Hanson State Federation of Labor Aberdeen William Hickman Moore T. Ht. Bolton Robert Heaketh Hanron

Doc Matthews Revealed as Longtime Cop in City

Mayor Hanson orders revocation of all pre office special police commissions. Sr. Mark A. Matthews, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, appears seeking reappointment, noting he has served as a police officer since 1908.

Mark A. Matthews Dr Matthews

Gasoline Truck Crash Sparks Fire Fear in City Intersection

A Broadway trolley collided with a Union 611 Co gasoline truck at Cherry Street and Second Avenue at 9:45 am Wednesday. Smoke filled the air as bystanders were warned by a fire captain to extinguish cigars to prevent an explosion.

Cherry St Second Ave Union 611 Co

Traffic Observers Push Drivers Test In Seattle

The Seattle Traffic Observers and Chamber of Commerce press for mandatory driver examinations to prove capability in emergencies. Mayor Hanson backs new safety measures and plans to hire 500 special traffic police as part of an upcoming licensing and examination plan discussed by trustees and city officials at a luncheon agenda.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club 8.T. O Hanson the & T. O

Mrs Eliza Wray Dies. State Senator’s Mother

Mrs Eliza Wray mother of State Senator Wr Wray died Tuesday at 1740 29th Ave Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at St Clem ents.

Eliza Wray Wr. Wray 29Th Ave St. Clements

War Savings Stamps ad features F. L. Haynes

An advertisement notes War Savings Stamps with F. L. Haynes promoting the program. The short item underscores the fundraising effort and local participation in the national savings initiative.

F. L. Haynes

Perfect Womanhood Tied to Health in Old Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement argues that beauty and happiness depend on health, warning that functional derangements cause headaches backache and nervousness. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven help for women's ailments, noting three generations of use in America.

Nees Blues Lydia E. Pinkham America

Poslam advertised acne remedy message

An advertisement touts Poslam to treat pimples and mild skin eruptions. It promises noticeable improvement by morning and encourages continued use for virulent eruptions. The notice offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City and promotes Poslam soap as safe and medicated.

Emergency Laboratories New York City

Do You Look Your BEST When You Smile

A classic dental advertisement promises sparkling teeth to improve appearance and social success. It asserts painless, guaranteed work by licensed dentists at Regal Dentists with a free examination and no obligation. The copy emphasizes affordability through high volume and minimal profit per patient.

Regal Tal State Dental Board L. R. Clark

Beauty Queens dine with Seattle sailors at camp event

Eighteen Seattle beauty contestants will dine with sailors at the Naval Training camp as part of the Girls' Victory Carnival activities. A committee selects three winners, with Friday luncheon plans for the top queens and a big chorus and training sessions announced for volunteers and Scouts.

Seattle Carl Caddey A. Webb John McAvoy A. P. Hansen F. P. Clemens Christensen Adam Jar Dine St. Mark's Church

Sun, Hatless Golf Champion Praises Fresh Air

A Western woman golf champion at a Los Angeles county club declares sun and air are allies not foes. She has played daily for 15 years and goes hatless to keep her scalp healthy, endorsing Q. Ban Hair Color Restorer to hide streaks and maintain a dark natural color, with a recent photo supporting her claims.

Los Angeles Q. Ban

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