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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
10
The commission announces new passenger ship fares to Juneau with three classes: porting age 23, saloon deck 36, upper deck 39 dollars. Current fares are 18, 30, and 71.50 dollars. War tax applies. Rates based on 3 percent per mile and include meals and berth.
Decatur March 18 telephone girls threaten to quit if raises to above six dollars a week are not granted. The dispute centers on pay and conditions as workers warn of action if demands are not met.
Medical authorities blame excess hydrochloric acid for nine tenths of stomach troubles including indigestion sourness burning gas and bloating. Do not use artificial digestives instead try Bisurated Magnesia after meals to sweeten the stomach curb excess acid and relieve sourness gas and pain.
Sloan's Liniment does exactly what is claimed for it relieving soreness and stiffness without rubbing. It penetrates, useful after exposure, overexertion, or unusual exertion. A big bottle lasts long and pays for itself with comfortable relief after the first application. Clean convenient economical buy at any drug store get it today. Prices 0c 60e 1.20 dollars.
Special to The Star reports Columbus aviators scored 42 victories in World War I, led by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker with 16 of 423 American planes downed. Lieutenants Norton and McCormick were killed. Wanamaker and Avery were captured after being shot down behind lines.
Washington reports food administration officials consider curbing pork profits as hog prices rise after the removal of the 17.50 fixed price. All packers remain licensed under wartime controls. A conference in New York with F B Snyder Edgar Rickard and Ben S Allen may decide on action with a formal statement expected afterward.
The Lady Eagles plan a club meeting in Foresters hall on Wednesday at 1 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and activities.
A French scientist touts Bitro-Phosphate as the most effective treatment for nervousness insomnia and allied conditions caused by depleted nerve force. The substance is claimed to resemble brain and nerve cell phosphorus and to be quickly absorbed, starting to restore nerve vigor immediately. Reports describe remarkable improvements even in long standing nerve weakness, though buyers are cautioned to obtain the genuine Bitro-Phosphate.
Secretary of War Ferguson and General Peyton C. March toured the Presidio and Letterman hospital in San Francisco. Major General Morrison heads the Western district. Baker plans to address the Commercial Club and the San Francisco Center. March says a 600000 man standing army with a reserve under universal training is ready for Congress.
The transport Europa arrived in New York with 1,662 men. It listed units including the 306th brigade tank corps and detachments of the 35th brigade tank corps. Officers and men were sent to Camps Dix Grant Upt on Devins Meade Dodge Lee Travis Custer Gordon Sherman Sheridan Funston and Columbus barracks.
Salem report says Jack Hardy, who escaped from the state penitentiary lime camp at Gold Hill Sunday night, was captured nearby with a state posse and bloodhounds. Clyde J. Rupert, also an escapee and former guard at the same camp, was traced. Rupert had been serving time for theft of Liberty Bonds from a Portland bank. Hardy had been sent to the penitentiary from Multnomah county for forgery.
Austin March 18 The bill to reorganize the Texas Rangers, raise salaries and cap membership at 74 awaits Gov Hobby's signature after a legislative probe. Border county citizens had accused the force of being a “bad men” company.
Charles C. Ostrom former Seattle resident dies from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at his Juneau jewelry shop. He had a wide circle of friends in Seattle and elsewhere. The fatal incident occurred several days ago and word reached here recently.
Detroit residents will vote on April 7 to approve buying the Detroit United Railway lines for 31.5 million dollars under the agreement reached. The citywide election asks voters to authorize the purchase and related financing plans.
Samuel Cutier sues in Seattle Superior Court for 15250 alleging a crutch broke through a sidewalk skylight at First Ave and Washington St last December injuring him. He names the city of Seattle and W. H. Maud, local store proprietor, as defendants.
A large Seattle Elks delegation will depart Tuesday night for Ellensburg to attend the state association meeting. They will hold a smoker and entertain at the Elks club rooms before leaving.
A home made cough syrup combines 2 1/2 ounces Pinex with a pint of syrup such as sugar, molasses, honey, or corn syrup. The mixture allegedly eases coughs quickly, loosens phlegm, relieves throat tickle, and helps bronchial conditions with a guaranteed satisfaction promise from The Pinex Co.
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