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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
6
Praser-Paterson Co offers third floor stock in sizes for women Misses and juniors. Khaki Freedomafia outdoor jacket breeches and leggings in one. Slip-on and Norfolk styles in white or colored laces. Prices from 1.25 to 3.50. Brand names include Jack Tar Betsy Ross and more.
A newspaper ad warns that alkali in soaps and shampoos harms hair and scalp. It recommends refined coconut oil as a milder cleanser, noting two teaspoonfuls clean hair and scalp, with rich lather and easy rinsing. Coconut oil is affordable and available at pharmacies for family use.
An extensive price and product list covers barley and oat flours along with staples such as corn syrup sugar beet, oats, rice, beans, canned salmon and produce. It records retailer and consumer pricing ranges, plus a brief observation on ancient Cretan women’s attire and hairstyles.
All hands dance at the naval training camp on the University of Washington campus Friday night. The armory floor can hold 1000 couples and Miss Margery Kittinger will supply 500 girls. Seattle Girls Honor Guard, the student body, and the Seattle Presse club will attend.
David D. King a machinist of the Pacific Coal Steel Company living at 5623 Alki Ave reports a sixteen pound gain after taking Tanlac. He says prior illness including typhoid left him weak with stomach pain back ache and kidney discomfort. After starting Tanlac he notes improved digestion sleep and strength and credits the medicine with his recovery. Tanlac is sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores with a special Tanlac representative handling the program.
Reports list a motorcyclist with head injury and a man losing toes after a sprocket mishap while another rider suffers bruises. Funeral services announced for Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Greene and Jesse A. Frye. Public stock auction set for June 4. Protests over a five hour mail delay reach the Postmaster General. Other brief items include travel delays, disappearances and wartime disaster notes.
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