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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

Page

4

Memorial French Meet in Celebration of Paris Commune

A memorial meeting at Dreamland celebrated the Paris Commune of 1771. Speakers included Scott Bennett, ex-Australian legislator. former Kansas Senator Ben Wilson. Kansas City attorney Caroline Lowe linked to Everett Prisoners' Defense League. Charles Ashleigh, writer and lecturer with the league. and Kate Sadler.

Dreamland Scott Bennett Australia Ben Wilson Kansas Caroline Lowe Kansas City Everett

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promote Easy Weight Loss

All Fat People Should Know This extols the Marmola Prescription, now available as tablets. Offered by Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan, price 75 cents for a large case, marketed as a harmless effective obesity remedy to avoid dieting or violent exercise.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Peptiron Pills and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Sell Well Together

Physicians and pharmacists praise combining iron tonic with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Peptiron Pills, taken after meals, complement the sarsaparilla taken before meals to enhance blood cleansing and up building. The duo promises blood purification appetite stimulation liver support and strength building with economy.

Hood

Stop Those Losses 21 Tablets Guarantee Offer

Ad copy from RIGHT DRUG CO promoting 21 Tablets to stop losses from weakness with a money back guarantee. Sold by mail at $1 per box or 6 for $5.00. Address 1111 First Ave. Seature.

Mall Right Drug CO First Ave Seature

Thought He Was Crank to Predict Republics

A Seattle reporter recalls Cornelius Lehane a labor agitator who predicted Russia would become a republic and that Ireland would lead a European revolt before the war ends. The journalist doubted him, published the tale with a photo, and later saw Lehane's prophecy echoed in headlines claiming a Russian republic is near. Lehane has since spoken on tour, urging publicity for his revolutionary views.

Russia Seattle Cornelius Lehane Trish Dublin America England Ireland Inhane Tohane Europe Republica

Labor Scarcity Urges Planting Delays Across Cotton Belt

Abnormal weather and a severe labor shortage threaten the spring planting season. Forecasters note delays begin in the extreme south around March 10 and spread nationwide as labor costs rise 10 to 25 percent. Department officials consider potential government intervention as Canada hires workers for its farms. The current male farm hand wage with board averages 23.25 dollars monthly, 33.83 without board.

Washington Department of Iabor

Portland Ad Club wedding stunt invites marriage on March 23

Portland readers are urged to volunteer for a public wedding on Friday March 23 as part of the On to Oakland excursion activities. The Portland Ad club promises to make the ceremony a big success during the convention festivities.

Portland Portland Ad Club Oakland” Committee Ad Club

Funeral of John R. Wilson Wednesday

The funeral for John R Wilson representative from the 47th district in the 1915-1917 legislature will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Scottish Rite temple under the Masonic lodge. He died Saturday night at his home after suffering an apoplexy near the Arctic club talk. He had lived in Seattle since 1902 and chaired the judiciary committee at the last session. Surviving are his widow Frances Burgess Wilson and two daughters Virginia and Beatrice.

John R Wilson 7Th Ave. N Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge Wilson Arctic Club Seattle Judiciary Committee Frances Burgess Wilson Virginia Beatrice

Street Car Accident Fatal for Oscar Nelson

Oscar Nelson of 1615 44th Ave. W. died after a street car struck the vehicle he drove Saturday morning. He owned a paper hanging and cabinet business at 2617 California Ave. Survived by his widow and three sons. Also mentioned is Frank Spearman, author of Nan of Music Mountain.

Oxacar Nelson 44Th Ave Fauntleroy California Ave C. B. Bowden Nelson Frank H. Spearman Nan of

Northern Bank claims filing deadline set for March 31

Defunct Northern Bank & Trust Co asks depositors to file proofs of claim sworn before a notary. Files must be sent to J H Edwards, deputy state bank examiner, by March 21 at the bank, then accepted at the examiner's office until June 18. After all claims are gathered, court will decide how much of deposits will be recovered.

Northern Bank & Trust Co J. H. Edwards Northern Bank Trust Co Antil Bank White Building

Three New Professors Join Washington Commerce School

The University of Washington Commerce School announces three new faculty members. Ira Brown Cross, currently an economics assistant professor at UC Berkeley, will become professor of banking. Dr Mudgett and Rexford G Tugwell from the University of Pennsylvania will join as assistant professors of insurance and marketing respectively.

University of Washington Commerce School Ira Brown Cross University of California Mudgett Rexford G. Tugwell University of Pennsylvania

California Syrup of Figs for Constipation in Children

A vintage public health plea urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs as a first treatment for constipated children. The advertisement touts a gentle laxative effect, claims reliability and safety, and notes the label should show the California Fig Syrup Company as maker.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Complete stock of garden tools for ready workers

Complete stocks of dependable garden tools available for avid gardeners. Prices include long handled spades 1.25 dollars, long handled shovels 1.25, garden rakes 0.50 and 0.90, short handled spades 1.25, garden trowels 0.10, grass shears 0.50, midget weeders 0.56, ladies trowels 0.10, pruning shears 0.50, lawn trimmers 1.00, weeding forks 0.56, weed pullers 0.50.

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