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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
3
A vintage recipe advises girls and women to mix the juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lemon skin beautifier. Strain well to remove pulp and store for months. Regular use promises softened, freshened, bleached skin with a peach-like complexion.
Dispatches report the Kaiser praising God and his army for peace in Hunsia. He thanks Chancellor Hertling and emphasizes German blood and culture saved by the army's deeds and the perseverance of the people.
Seattle voters head to polls Tuesday as 206 city precincts use voting machines. Anna Louise Strong appears on the ballot for School District No 1. Mayoral candidates Ole Hanson and Bradford Finish campaign with two final meetings each, while Beatle faces choices on city offices and charter and bond questions. Turnout expected 60 000 to 65 000 from 82 315 registered voters.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for pimples and various skin conditions. It claims easy, quick relief and suggests using leftover product for burns and itching while urging readers to obtain a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An advice column promotes flushing kidneys with four ounces of salts before breakfast to treat back pain and urinary issues. It claims meat raises uric acid overworking kidneys and lists symptoms from sluggish kidneys. It endorses Jad Saltese lithia salts as a safe, beneficial remedy.
A telegram from the adjutant general of the National Army drafts Gen Maurice Thompson of the Washington National Guard into U S service. He will be appointed a major and has expanded Washington Coast Artillery and Naval Militia, boosting strengths from 1 300 to 4 000 in four years. He departs with praise for his reforms and efficiency.
Visitors may return to the United States naval training camp on Wednesdays and Saturdays afternoons. Previously visiting was Sunday only. Wednesday sessions let the public see sailors at work on the parade grounds. A recruiting office opened this morning amid a rush of new recruits, signaling a large enlistment day. Visiting hours run 1 to 4 p m.
United Press dispatch from France reports German casualties in Friday’s St Mihiel raid far higher than American totals, with fourteen prisoners found and units described attacking in five parties as Pioneers aided infantry for bombing.
British forces conducted several raids on a wide front last night as part of intensified operations. Field Marshal Haig reported that in several cases the attacking parties found the German trenches deserted.
Government seizure of 1 500 quarta Canadian Club whisky is scorned by army officials who deem it unfit for use. Assistant U S Attorney McDonald asks Judge Cushman in California to order destruction after a test to determine hospital viability.
Mrs M E Berry, police matron at the city jail, died of cancer at Seattle General hospital on the 116th day of the week morning. She had served as matron for over seven years and was a longtime city official.
Melba Baker of South Bend Oregon left her husband a week ago to wed Harry Guthrie a soldier in Seattle. The divorce formalities were skipped and Melba is under police investigation for the merger of the marriages.
An old advertisement touts squidarvea applied at night to dissolve dandruff. It claims by morning most or all dandruff is gone and repeated use will destroy all signs. It also promises relief from itching and greatly improved hair appearance and notes liquid arvon is available at drug stores.
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