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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
12
Cincinnati invention frees corns across the foot with tiny bottles sold in drug stores for a few cents. Apply drops to tender spots and the soreness vanishes as the corn loosens. painless afterwards and easily removed. Keep it on the dresser for quick relief.
In Philadelphia 3000 members of the Philadelphia Council, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, walked out after time and a half was posted for overtime and Saturday afternoon work. Plant officials gave no information, and workers said the yard operations would be tied up by tonight.
The Master Barbers' association voted to raise prices after March 18, charging 60 cents for a trim around the edges and a bit off the top, and 25 cents for a shave as long hair remains fashionable in Seattle.
All Fat People Should Know This notes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless obesity remedy now available in tablet form. Detroit based Marmola Co offers 75 cent large cases, via drug stores or direct mail from 564 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan.
Rumors in Russia claim ex: Crear Nick divorced Charina and wed a dancer. If true, this suggests Nick seeks advantage from the revolution.
An old advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges buying a small bottle of Danderine at a drug store, applying it to the scalp, and asserts hair shedding stops after several uses and dandruff vanishes.
An advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic treatment that clears nasal passages, relieves headache and discharge, and offers instant relief by soothing swollen mucous membranes. It promises rapid breathing and claims Ely's Dream Balm is ideal for cold and catarrh sufferers.
Victoria Sherman, 21, in Los Angeles, says a dream warned of danger as her brother in law Joseph Paulus fatally wounded her with a pistol and then killed himself. Police report Paulus shot himself after entering the apartment and firing.
Garden lesson stresses enriching soil this year with fertilizer or well rotted manure to boost this season's harvest. It advises two to three crops per square foot, plans for succession and companion crops, and notes manure should rot before use or be planted for quicker access in later sowings.
Portland report from March 5 notes Commissioner Dan Kellaher overwhelmed by offers from shapely women seeking modeling roles in a public bathing suit display at City Hall. City intends to buy salt covers for municipal baths and aims for a minimal garment due to wool shortage, prompting a display and volunteer interest.
J F Drumme y elected exalted ruler of the Seattle Elks Lodge No 92 in a lively three cornered race. He is manager of the Bonney Watson Co and has long lodge involvement. Owing to large membership the lodge met at 11 with voting open until 10 that evening. Drumme y succeeds Hon P Miles. Three others promoted and four reelected.
Louis Lipman claims he is the Foolish House man and filed suit in superior court alleging he was deprived of a one third interest in the firm. He seeks 2500 dollars in damages and mentions a concession at the Panama California exposition.
The Red Cross salvage warehouse at 2010 Westlake Ave is now open with Mrs. C. W. Stimson in charge. She urges Seattle residents to collect old clothes magazines and junk and notify the salvage department. A decorated truck will haul items to the warehouse, temporary phone Main 780.
Advice from a pharmacist explains using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and a little sugar to relieve catarrh head noises. The remedy claims to clear nostrils, ease breathing, and stop mucus from dropping into the throat. It is described as easy to make, pleasant tasting, and inexpensive.
An advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon dissolves dandruff overnight. Applied at night with gentle rubbing, it supposedly removes most or all flaking by morning and cures itching. Three or four applications allegedly destroy every trace. Liquid arvon is sold at drug stores and is inexpensive.
A U S Shipping Board representative will reach Seattle within ten days to investigate housing conditions. The Housing Board director confirmed the visit as part of ongoing oversight. Meanwhile in Olympia, the Supreme Court adjourned to Saturday in memory of Justice George K. Morris, postponing Thursday and Friday dockets by a week.
An advertisement urges readers to entrust their timepieces to Haynes for repair services at the St Next Liberty theatre location.
During quiet moments in the trenches a French soldier carved a tiny gun that mirrors a real field piece. He used spent shells as a pedestal, producing a detailed, portable replica amid the war’s hardship.
A small army of the kaiser's agents has been discovered working in Seattle and they are to be gassed. Moths have attacked woolen goods at Red Cross headquarters and Professor Trevor Kincaid of the university advises carbon disulfide to combat them.
Seattle promotes the national shipbuilding push and local patriotism urging citizens to buy War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds to fund the bridge of ships between home and the battlefront, stressing collective sacrifice and investment.
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