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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
8
Resinol ointment stops itching on contact and begins healing quickly. Unless a serious internal condition exists it clears eczema ringworm pimples and unsightly eruptions leaving skin clear and healthy. Resinol soap and ointment are safe for delicate skin and even babies. Drugsellers offer samples free from department 2 R Resinol Baltimore MD.
An article warns obesity from indoor living lowers blood oxygen and harms organs. It urges daily outdoor activity and suggests Bartell Drug Co sold kerein pills to aid weight loss, claiming harmlessness and improved digestion with several days of use.
Relatives of William Stevenson, body found beside Northern Pacific tracks near Ravendale, notified to claim him. Coroner's office believes death was accidental rather than murder. Stevenson, a wealthy recluse from the Moxee valley near North Yakima, has a brother John living in Nampa, Idaho.
Mr and Mrs John W Denny pioneers of the Puget Sound country celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Monday. Old friends gathered at their home north of Green Lake for the event.
The council authorized the Board of Public Works on Monday to begin construction of a public comfort station inside the public library building at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street. The project cost is estimated at about $22,000.
The city council overridden Mayor Gill's veto to pass a new Laurelhurnt water ordinance on Monday. Only Councilman Marble opposed the measure.
The city council on Monday confirmed the appointment of Charles 8. Erwin to replace Erastus Brainerd on the park board.
A traditional remedy claims to clear pimples black heads and skin eruptions while softening and beautifying the skin. Zemo is said to work overnight on minor blemishes and itching and is offered for 25 to 1.00 per bottle by druggists. Cleveland shows the advertised brand name Zemo.
An epic sea battle off Durazzo ends with the sinking of Austrian destroyers Lika and Triglav after Italian bombing. An Austrian sailor aboard the Lika describes long exchange of fire from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with heavy casualties and about 50 survivors from 110 crew.
Geo A Lee is slated as the editors choice for governor with Sutton second while Western Washington backs Lee first. Whitney named for Congress, Lafe Hamilton for sheriff and Lou C Smith for county commissioner as part of a unified Republican slate after regional conferences.
The argument for a military training bill is framed as a path to national safety. Supporters say it ensures universal training to keep youths fit and ready, while preventing a rushed effort during crisis. Opponents warn against misperceptions of universal service and stress democratic, sane armament.
A telephone valuation hearing set for Tacoma on March 26 is described as a major item before the new city corporation council in a James Bradford letter to the city council dated Monday.
An article touts a plan for thin people to gain weight by eating well breathing deeply exercising sanely and taking a daily tablet with meals for several weeks. It claims many users report weight gains 10 to 25 pounds and notes refunds if weight does not increase. Bartell Drug Co Swifts Pharmacy and others stock the product.
The Linnetts five and the Hayden Goodwin Smiletta Sisters with Arthur Young trio toured Canada six weeks and performed for 600 troops at Wadena in a 60 below zero cold. They taught tango to soldiers and were escorted by a regimental band on departure. The Alhambra will switch to four daily shows with two matinees and two evenings, plus continuous vaudeville on weekends.
A long standing Ohio physician Dr. Edwards treated many patients with a vegetable based olive tablet remedy. The tablets claim to cleanse the liver and bowels, improve complexion, and replace calomel as a tonic. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbia for 10 or 16 cents per box.
The province adopts a temperance act by a 2 to 1 vote. All bars wholesale liquor houses and licensed clubs must stop liquor sales after May 31. Liquor may be manufactured for export within Manitoba and imported by individuals for personal use.
Capt. Robert Knox of the 21st Infantry U S A spoke to 150 members Monday night stressing confidence determination and good digestion as key soldierly qualifications.
An advertisement claims rubbing mercorized wax on the face before bed removes the outer skin and freckles or blemishes within a week. It says the new surface looks smooth and clear with no pain. A face bath with saxolite solution is also recommended for wrinkles.
Vaudeville bill features Little Lord Roberts a "worser baby" performing a baby hamper routine with a wrinkled comic face. Acts include The Seven Blacks tumbling Rials couple acrobats The Four Vaga bonds a male quartet Clark Byal and Dora Farly singing and comedy Nan Gray Irish and Scottish songs and RusMan Gypsies a six member ballet.
James Allen chief highway engineer and former mayor Cotterill along with T. J. Reed of Pierce County and W. H. Bush chief clerk of the highway commission have been mentioned to Gov. Lister as possible appointees to succeed William R. Roy, who recently resigned as state highway commissioner.
Councilman Lundy introduced an ordinance Monday granting a $2700 appropriation for a special dry law prosecutor. The measure seeks funding to handle enforcement matters and legal proceedings under the dry law.
A special commission appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson will depart for Alaska to study strike conditions in Anchorage. Members are G. A. Moffett and B. F. Squires of Washington and Hywel Davies of Lexington. Squires and Moffett are with the labor department while Davies is Kentucky University’s business manager. They arrived Monday night.
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