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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
3
The article promotes a weight loss scheme using kerosin capsules from Fartell Drug Co or a druggist. It claims easy use after meals and at night, weekly weigh ins, and notes weight loss without starvation or exercise. It asserts improved energy and digestion with a harmless treatment.
Mrs Harrriot Stanton Blatch argues Col Roosevelt backing the national suffrage move signals the end of the Democrats’ cal l for delay. She says voting women in the West press for nonpartisan support of the federal amendment and demand immediate action from the party in power.
Miss Lucy Burns of the Congressional Union cites Col. Roosevelt's endorsement of Susan B. Anthony's federal amendment. She says this strengthens hopes the Democratic Party will push the measure through Congress this session and to state ratification, warning against a poor party record on women's political rights.
County commissioners approved an $84,400 contract for a brick road from Bothell end to Hollywood and a concrete road to the county line despite objections from Carrigan who urged saving $20,000 by going all concrete. Brick prices at the Denny Renton plant dropped from 721.76 to 11 per thousand, which could have saved $51,300 if delayed a week on the Des Moines road.
A chaotic morgue scene unfolds as a caller seeks to identify a dead man among several bodies. Bill Hoskins, in charge, stalls the inquiry, while a nervous man describes a large well dressed, fat man who stutters and wears fine clothes. The search hinges on a distinctive stutter.
Miss Helene Lackaye star of Overtones at the Orpheum will host a box party Tuesday night for a Visiting suffragist delegation. Boxes decorated with suffragist flags and banners. Lackaye will join her guests after her act.
Pittsburg police report three men killed and forty injured in strike rioting at the Thompson plant in Braddock this afternoon. The Washington State Philatelic Society, Inc, will meet at the 4090 Arcade building at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
An advertisement touts four ounces of equid arvon as the cure for dandruff. Apply nightly to moisten the scalp, rub in, and by morning most dandruff will be gone with three or four more applications destroying all traces. Also claims itching stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy. Liquid arvon available at drug stores.
A 19th century styled medical advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel remedy. It claims removal of waste, improved complexion, and normal digestion using olive color tablets sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
About 250 Seattle women attended a Frye Hotel breakfast honoring national suffrage envoys Miss Ann Constable and Miss Edith Goode. Constable urged Western women to aid suffrage for all citizens while Goode questioned rights extended to other groups but not to motherhood. Read Whitehead urged national suffrage for women. Musical program accompanied the repast.
Guy Fowler, a Long Beach jitney bus driver, was killed this morning when his vehicle was struck by an interurban car between Los Angeles and Newport. His head was severed from his body in the crash.
A self promoting notice from L. R. Clark DD owner and manager advertising painless dentistry with modern facilities and staff of certified dentists. It promises satisfaction guarantees and the lowest prices while urging immediate visits.
Navy experts warn German U boats could operate off New York and other Atlantic coast harbors if war breaks out. They could travel with a tender, land near Newfoundland or a Canadian port, and base operations at shallow inlets while using sound methods to locate ships.
New York May 2 Thousands of tons of freight accumulate on wharves as tugboat and barge workers strike. Rail terminals are clogged with cargo and ships delay sailing due to lack of tugs. Much freight is war material for the allies and perishable goods await movement.
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