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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
2
John P. Miller, recently reappointed to the House on military affairs, will go to France to take on new duties. He plans to return to Seattle later and asks for any information about him or his sons in France to be wired to him.
The Westport and Aberdeen Moran whalers arrived from the City station. After a two week overhaul the fleet will begin hunting in April. The fleet brought in 189 whales and tons of the cholic meat was sold.
Mrs. Agnes Ostrom of 5129 29th Street Seattle credits Tanlac with curing her stomach troubles and nervous weakness. She reports weight gain, improved sleep, no pain after four bottles, and renewed energy enabling daily work under Bartell Stores' distributorship in Seattle.
A testimonial from a spring of 199 about severe rheumatism describes sharp pains and relief after trying various remedies. The speaker credits a rein that cured them completely and offers a free trial by coupon, with payment requested only after user satisfaction. The message urges sufferers to write today.
The Rainier Valley Railway seeks a 20 percent fare rise to 6 cents, with 1 cent transfers to city lines and 2 cents from municipal lines. Police and firefighters would lose free rides, municipal lines could gain about 1500 dollars monthly if tickets sold had not reduced revenue, and traffic clearances on several streets would save the city about 100000 dollars yearly. The city utilities committee urged drafting an ordinance to ban standing vehicles along Jackson to Virginia and the waterfront to Fifth.
March 11 report from Camp Lewis details daily arrivals of wounded from Washington and Oregon. 39 from Camp Lee Virginia reached Wednesday, 35 from the 316th trench mortar battery of the 91st division from Camp Merritt followed on Thursday. 40 men from Casual Detachment No. 198 expected Friday from Newport News. List of Siar arrivals includes Grover C. Getty and 40-plus named servicemen with ranks.
Rumors that University of Washington President Henry Suzzallo planned to resign to take California's post are denied. Dean John T. Condon, acting president, states no offer was made and Suzzallo remains satisfied with his UW leadership.
Representatives from 22 Washington communities met at the Chamber of Commerce and pledged to campaign in support of the league of nations principles. The meeting was called by the League to Enforce Peace. Dr. Richard Sholz of the University of Washington was among the speakers.
Col. J. B. Cavanaugh organizer and commander of the 18th regiment of engineers was honor guest at the Chamber of Commerce members' council luncheon at the Masonic club Friday. Brig. Gen. George Blakely Maj. P. R. Marion and Lieut. Norman Archibald were also guests.
Leo C. Keller was arrested in Tacoma on first degree forgery charges and is being investigated in a Minnesota murder from four years ago. A combat at a dance hall over a girl led to a death, with Keller allegedly having knowledge of the crime.
Vital statistics show multiple marriage entries including Frank A Payne and Louise C Hershberger in Indianapolis and others from Seattle Beattie Poulsbo Aberdeen and Apencer. Divorces are noted with complaints filed.
A cluttered list shows multiple divorce and cruelty cases across plaintiffs Otto Wemmer Louise Wermmer Alice Cox M V Cox Lillian May State John B Blatz Leonard R Cleve Christina A Cleve Loraine Morris Arnold Morris Helen Margaret Smith Charles Edward Smith David Hae Clara M Rae Fred Morkiey C B Morkiey Eva V Paton Glenn Paton John G Arnold Princes D Arnold C A Martin Jean McCallon Teland McCallon Margaret George Baldwin George Bernice C Peterson births and deaths entries with names ages and addresses from March readings. Includes many obituaries and births amid public notices and family records.
A sequence of birth announcements lists families across Seattle and King County with dates in late February and March. Names include Thompson, Price, Larson, Bonney, Webber, Rainbolt, Versol, Tosaya, Moriyama, Kashihara, Rothwell, Noah, Shields, Gall, Abramson, Campbell, Mullina, Dinsmore, Olson and addresses such as Alki Point Arbor Heights Nob Hill and Queen Anne.
A small bottle of Freezone claims to instantly relieve corn pain without soreness. The ad touts a painless removal of hard and soft corns or corns between toes and calluses, calling Freezone a Cincinnati genius discovery sold by druggists for a few cents.
The article warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble caused by overindulgence in rich foods. It promotes Rad Salt as a four ounce daily remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder disorders, claiming it is safe and beneficial for the home.
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