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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
9
A 19th century advertorial promotes preventing rheumatism by reducing uric acid through diet and hydration. It urges dry feet in cold weather, less meat, plenty of water, and using Jad Suits to stimulate kidneys. The note claims Jad Baite, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, cures many sufferers.
Former Seattle mayor C B Fitzgerald, running for city council, spoke at Alki Beach Monday night urging tax reductions and economical street railway operation. He warned against profiteering and warned voters against letting private interests dictate transit terms, calling for a $500000 to $1000000 cut in municipal government costs.
Back ache and sciatica are said to vanish after rubbing St Jacobs Oil on the back. The ad promises quick relief, no skin burn, and lasting results after a single use, claiming 60 years of recommendation. A small trial bottle is offered at drug stores.
Attorney for Stone and Webster argues Seattle has collected over seven million dollars from street railway operations, enough to cover interest and principal on a fifteen million dollar bond issue. He says taxpayers must be joined in federal suit or case may be dismissed, as court considers jurisdiction and prior city contracts.
Trustees of the Chamber of Commerce oppose Proposition A which would authorize 200,000 in bonds for playgrounds and boulevard resurfacing. The measure will be on the city ballot March and the taxation bureau notes Beattle faces excessive tax rates, arguing against any further tax increases by bond issuance.
A public safety campaign proposes a no hit pedestrian rule during Safety Week starting April 4 with a $2,500 budget funded by selling safety cards at 59 cents each. The text includes court language about jurisdiction and a lawyer’s opening remark in a related action.
C. C. Powell a Beattie carpenter says Tanilac saved his life after years of stomach trouble rheumatism and worsening health. He recounts severe appetite loss dizziness and distress while working on a Los Angeles job and credits the medicine with improvement despite it appearing to end his life.
A reader claims Tanlac from Parte Drug Stores in Seattle and Brooks & Son in Kennydale revived appetite and energy, lifting weight by ten pounds after severe rheumatic weakness and fatigue and restoring nerves and stamina for work.
The record lists multiple divorce actions granted for individuals including Florence M. Cronier of Winfield Kort Olt of Anthony F Eugene De Filippi and Isaac W Graves with others such as Eatelle W Nansom George Barmore William E Marehall Edward Purnes and John Antonio with ages and partial addresses where available.
An old advertisement previewing GROVES Laxative FE QUININE tablets promises relief from colds and vertigo with a signature reference to FE Grove. The copy touts a genuine remedy and urges purchase of the product as a cure all.
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