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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
4
A wartime campaign extols fertilizer as essential for gardens and proclaims that 70 returned soldiers and sailors have been employed at wartime wages. It urges public buy in to enrich lawns with Lilly's Mo lawn dressing and garden lime, noting their odorless and enriching qualities.
Docks constructed by the American army in France will auction automobiles and related equipment no longer needed, with proceeds to be used to support shipping needs and facilitate repatriation of materiel.
Washington dispatch reports Rabbi Stephen S Wise, leader of American Zionists, demanding the peace conference settle the Jewish problem. He backs a Jewish Palestine under British trusteeship via the league of nations and argues Palestine can be a safe homeland without moving all Jews there. He envisions a Jewish nation with Hebrew as land language, schools, and peaceful church state relations.
After severe illness the patient is advised to build back strength carefully. A tonic and purifier is recommended to cleanse the blood, improve appetite, and restore vigor. Free medical advice is offered by the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
Mrs Rebecca Joseph, 40, who had been wandering all day, fell from a ferryboat at Leshet Park into Lake Washington around five in the evening. William Ply jumped in to aid her, keeping her head above water until Capt Roy Bieset saved both in a launch. Authorities think she wandered away in a dazed state and accidentally entered the water. she was returned to her home.
In Olympia on March 21 a test suit arrangement was completed by John F Murphy of Seattle to challenge the ratification referendum. Mandamus cases will likely be started to compel acceptance of the petition, arguing that if enough states join this method national prohibition could be delayed past the next general election.
Gov. Hart signed eight more bills, including the small claims measure allowing litigants to settle disputes under 25 dollars without attorneys. The justice acts as referee, hearing both sides before ruling. Other enacted bills cover industrial home for women, grain inspection power, land reclamation funding, Snohomish tax levy validation, farm development bureau, dairy code Sanitary standards, and labor disputes settlement for seasonal workers.
Beattie’s women workers eager for after hours sport and respite. A rally at Broadway high school drew 300 employed girls proposing swimming, chorus, dramatics, dancing, and an outdoor baseball nine with horseback riding. Registration continues at Soldiers' and Sailors' club.
Robert P. Brown, colored, testified he spent January ? night in city jail with cooties after being charged with dodging a taxi bill. William Geddes swore the affidavit. Brown sued for $500 damages and the jury awarded $250.
The Northwest friends of the Fatherless Children of France movement has supplied funds to care for 1700 war orphans. Subscriptions are still welcome at headquarters located in the Northern Life building.
An old advertisement-style note claims internal medicine can treat catarrh and related head noises at home. It urges sufferers to prepare a recipe using Parmint double strength dissolved in hot water with sugar and take a spoonful four times daily to reduce inflammation and secretions in the middle ear and restore hearing.
A testimonial advertises Dr King s New Discovery for stubborn coughs and colds. It touts prompt action, pleasant taste, and relief of throat irritation from colds grippe and bronchial attacks. Endorsed as a trusted national remedy, sold by druggists for 0c and $1.20.
A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pill as a mild laxative that stimulates bowel action and lifts mood. The copy touts relief from “blues” through a corrective formula.
An article connects acidity in the stomach to nervousness sleeplessness and headaches. It promotes EATONIC tablets as a quick remedy to neutralize stomach acid and improve overall well being with guaranteed refund if unsatisfied.
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