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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
10
A health warning extols the heart’s limits on tobacco use and urges quitting. It claims nicotine damages the heart, recommends Nicotol tablets, and suggests a 24 hour abstinence test followed by a week without tobacco to reduce cravings.
Seattle faces a dry eve while other cities drink. The piece notes four years of Seattle sobriety, with residents choosing tea and water over alcohol. It contrasts Seattle restraint with scenes of revelry in cities preparing for the June 30- July 1 transition to dry laws nationwide.
An advertising claim extols organic phosphate, or bitro phosphate, as the best way to strengthen nerves and add weight. Georgia Hamilton shares a 15 pound gain and improved health, while cautions advise against use by those not seeking to gain fat.
Seattle gears up as Democratic National Committee Chairman Homer Cummings and key members arrive for a day of activities. Schedule includes a morning sightseeing trip, a noon luncheon at the Hotel Butler, and a 6:30 p.m. banquet. A local welcoming committee includes state and county leaders and party officials from King County and Western Washington.
The home of John Forsythe at 1513 Bellevueve was entered Sunday night by prowlers who ransacked the house and took $45 in cash. Police suspect the burglary was carried out by neighborhood boys.
Honolulu faces a serious milk shortage as Hawaii production drops to 75 000 gallons per month below last year. Prices rise from 14 to 15 cents per quart, signaling tight supply for residents.
The American Legion in Liberty will hold its first meeting as the Legion Monday at 8 pm in the Soldiers and Sailors club. The Seattle post will be Elmer J. Noble post No. 1 of Washington and is the largest in the state. An officer election will be held and all local veterans are invited. Great Britain has spent 700 million on industrial housing since the war began. The United States has spent 110 million.
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