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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
3
A familiar remedy promises to ease itching and irritation, clear the skin, and treat acne eczema and pimples. Zemo is an antiseptic liquid sold by druggists, costing 35 cents or a larger bottle for a dollar, noted for not staining or greasing skin.
An old newspaper ad warns that rupture causes seven thousand deaths yearly and urges readers to quit ineffective trusses. It touts the Plapao pad as a superior, self applied method that stays in place, reduces chafing, and can be used at work or sleep. Readers are asked to send for a free trial at Plapao Co. in St. Louis.
Labor leaders announce a citywide mobilization including parades and a mass meeting next Sunday to press the national war labor board to reinstate locked out telegraphers. W. S. Delaney says action hinges on the board's Wednesday adjournment. About $1,200 from a Saturday tag sale will aid Pollah war relief.
Federal grand jury convenes in Seattle to hear cases of food violations reported to Western Washington assistant food administrator. Wheat and pork conservation urged to support overseas armies, with reminders to observe wheatless and porkless days and substitute corn meal and potatoes for bread.
Rumors say councilmen may demand a referendum on National District Telegraph company’s franchise to install a fire alarm system in the city. Three councilmen opposed to the franchise reportedly voted against passage of the measure over Mayor Hanson’s veto at last week’s session. Erickson Lane and Haase were named among the dissenters.
Philadelphia resident Mrs Worthline reports weakness headaches backache and irritability from nervous indigestion. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she feels well and can eat normally. The advertisement touts the remedy for weary mothers under heavy demands.
A Beat tle committee of employers and employees, aided by doctors and social workers, under Dr C C Tiffin, plans additional legislation to ensure safe working conditions and extend industrial accident and first aid laws. They discussed forming a permanent group to prevent accidents caused by carelessness and to secure compensation for workers, aiming to amend inadequacies in existing state laws.
The Meacham Babcock company launched its first wooden steamship the Houlton of about 4500 tons on Saturday afternoon at Bathon Bay plant. Construction rush aims for quick delivery to the Shipping Board. Five more vessels of Ferrin type are under construction on the ways.
Oakland shipyard experts report a new record as four large steel vessels were launched within 40 minutes on Saturday afternoon, marking a rare duplication of efficiency and scale for the yard.
Josiah Collins, Beattie pioneer, is appointed to succeed James J. Callaghan as King County welfare commissioner. He will take office Tuesday after a secret Saturday conference. Chairman Claude C. Rameau cited business leaders backing the nonpolitical choice. Collins served as estate senator for the 35th district and has long practiced law in King County.
Frank Elliott, a King County jailer, faced a jury in Judge Calvin Hall's department on a petit larceny charge. The state contends he sold a county supplied jail mackinaw. Witnesses questioned identification of the garment and prior conversations were disputed. Elliott later resigned and will report to Fortress Monroe on June 3.
Advertising copy touts Iee Mint as a cooling, painless treatment for corns and calluses. It claims immediate relief, no skin irritation, and long lasting comfort, urging readers to seek it at drug stores and enjoy foot freshness.
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