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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
11
Advert suggests Pape’s Diapepain quickly relieves gas sourness and indigestion. It claims the remedy is harmless and certain in stabilizing acidity, with rapid action for dyspepsia gastritis and associated stomach distress. The copy urges stocking a fifty cent case for home use.
An old advertisement claims four ounces of arrow root rubbed into the scalp at night dissolves dandruff by morning. Three to four applications supposedly remove all signs of dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair lustrous and silky. The ad touts liquid arrow root as inexpensive and effective.
A blocky testimonial asserts Ely’s Cream Balm clears air passages and relieves stuffed noses and headaches. It promises instant relief from cold symptoms by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes.
Alice Eis performs a quick three minute updo at the Alhambra showing how to style hair without any hairpins. The act, explained as a time saving innovation, draws a crowd as manager Carl Relter promotes the demonstration for Friday afternoon.
The courtroom had limited attention as Mayor Pat Wise faced questions about drug stores and raids amid a tangled city-government plot. The day’s mood remained stern. only a few eyes noted a tender moment when Gill’s wife nudged him awake with Christmas wishes.
Stock sold to United Wreck age syndicate at 1509 4th Ave. The disaster salvage firm plans a massive sale of uncalled for freight and other goods from this disaster. Items include shoes furnishings clothing dry goods graniteware groceries hardware among others. Doors close for this sale as it prepares to run Friday March 30 at 10am with many bargains to attract buyers. A price list will be published in tomorrow's Star.
The coroner found no definite trace of John Huff's relatives, one of three men killed in a snowslide at Elmo Saturday. Other brief items note dance ticket caps, a street car crash claim, minstrel shows, a missing peg leg, and local civic actions in Washington towns.
Ah Wah a Seattle laundryman affiliated with the Hip Sing headquaters was shot 11 times in a Tong war incident at Twelfth avenue and Terrace. Two well dressed Chinese men were seen following Wah then opened fire and fled after the attack.
William Philip Sims reports from AFIELD on a small town in German retreat where a ham sandwich amid widespread looting reveals the misery of Northern France. He notes forced evacuations, confiscations, destruction of homes and implements, and deliberate scouring of fruit trees as civilians are pushed toward Germany and the Allies.
The piece calls for expanding 99 Coffee’s reach by inviting more users, emphasizing inclusive outreach. It frames women’s involvement as key to securing a broader customer base and growth.
Paris dispatch reports French troops capturing important positions near Sailly and Neuville and advancing north of the Allette. The war office notes a heavy artillery duel east of the Lower Forest of Couey as part of ongoing operations.
A promotional paragraph urges readers to buy a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil from their druggist. It claims instant relief from neuralgia and other pains by rubbing the ten der nerve or affected spot, noting the remedy is harmless and does not skin burn or discolor.
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