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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
A tiny bottle promises to remove corns and calluses without pain using a ether based fragrance named freesone. Applies drops to the affected area, claims corns loosen and lift away with the skin untouched. Sold in drug stores for a few cents, the ad assures quick relief for sore feet.
Port land authorities warned that central power agents plan to attack ships and factories. Officials say they will redouble efforts as nine day bomba threats escalate. Daylight guards increased. waterfront and shipyards under tighter watch tonight.
Portland officials announce a herd of sheep will graze park lawns to save labor for war work and boost wool supply. Park Superintendent Keyser says the program mirrors the White House lawn effort and aims to keep grass tended while contributing to national mobilization.
An ad-style piece touts Hood’s Pills as a liver stimulant and cathartic that won’t deplete blood, reducing catarrhal discharges. It urges adding Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon for “tront-building” effects to create a grand health uplift. Each item praised as beneficial alone, but together they promise better results.
Consumers urged to preserve eggs as prices seen to peak in late autumn with April and May cheapest. Food Administrator Charles Hebberd warns higher egg costs next winter due to scant production while urging households to stock up to secure food and ease allied shipments.
A humorous yet brave portrait of Grossetti a French general in the Battle of Ypres who could not run due to his weight. He sat on a camp stool guiding retreating troops to an unexpected advance and inspired his men to fight on. Also notes the discovery of Irma Pallatinus Schmidt's body beneath a basement floor in Highland Dark Hall following Helmuth Schmidt's death.
A. L. Dillon, a Beattle shipyards mechanic living at 602 West 84th Street, reports Tanlac restored him from neuritis, rheumatic pains, indigestion, gas, and weakness. He gained five pounds to 147 and regained strength, praising Tanlac in a Bartell Drug Store ad under a local Tanlac representative.
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