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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
16
Washington May 31 Retired school teachers are urged to return to active service to uphold teaching standards nationwide in a statement by P P Claxton commissioner of education Higher wages in many fields draw thousands of able teachers from the classroom and threaten the profession
C J Grimes of 164 Key Street says Tanlac cured years of indigestion rheumatism and weakness. He reports rapid appetite return weight gain and pain relief after trying the remedy and credits Bartell Drug Stores Seattle for distribution under a Tanlac representative.
The Council of Patriotic Service urges Seattle men and women to enlist in a civilian support army to back troops and defend democracy. Campaign begins Sunday June 2 and runs one week led by Louis Friedlander. District captains report progress and seek more volunteers at 332 Walker building. The group, allied with the national council of defense, already funded $627000 in the Third Liberty Loan and anticipates broader duties as war demands rise.
Alfred Pearson of Seattle tore down a British flag from a Wall in the Shoreham hotel Washington D C Thursday night and paid a $25 fine in police court. He claimed the flag was more conspicuously displayed than the American flag and said his hat was broken during arrest. He spent the night in jail and refused bail from a $400 roll. his identification could not be traced in Seattle.
From the high seas Art Fanslau in the service of the United States asks for The Seattle Star. He requests only The Star, not other papers, as he writes from aboard his naval ship. His brother KB J Fanslau, 3048 West 63rd, notes he works at Ames yards.
London reports the first issue of The Palestine News a weekly for troops in Palestine. It claims to acquaint soldiers with all the news of Europe and related military matters.
Detroit May 31 Teddy Roosevelt declared for a knockout victory in his Memorial Day address urging united support for the navy. America does not want to win this war on points, he said, we want a knockout.
In London many young Irishmen from the midland and west counties petition for passports to travel to America and enlist in Irish regiments abroad, but authorities have not issued any permits yet.
This ad promotes Hood's Pills as a liver stimulant and laxative that avoid draining the blood, alongside Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron to enrich blood and build iron. It claims the trio boosts health in spring, with any single product beneficial and all three transformative when used together.
Describes Relieves-Gas offering quick relief from gas in the stomach sour stomach belching swelling and fullness after meals. Promotes a trial package for 15 cents obtainable at druggists or by mail from The Bellingham Chemical Co in Bellingham Washington.
Grandmother's recipe for darkening faded gray hair using Sage Tea and Sulphur. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold ready to use, dampened on a sponge to darken and shine hair without visible signs of application. Not a medical cure.
An old advertisements page lists Play Shoes in smoked leather and Neolin soles with lace styles, Oxfords in brown calf with broad toes, barefoot sandals and sizes 11% to 2.82.50, plus Glzes and Boys’ Stockings in cotton, 40c per pair, on first floor.
Brown Oxfords for women attract buyers with marked favor in summer styles. The new pairs feature hand turned soles, 1 14 inch leather walking heels, indicated tips and blind eyelets. Priced at seven dollars, on the second floor.
Milton Bronner recalls Chief Justice Edward White as a formidable yet humorous figure. The piece notes his 73 years, Confederate veteran background, and rise from Louisiana to the U.S. Supreme Court. It highlights White’s keen questioning, poised presence, and a famed exchange with Senator Hiram Johnson about Joshua and bid the sun stand still.
San Francisco May 31 It is described as a land of cheap goods and polo for marines by Sergeant Amil Wiman of the Pekin American legation guard. He reports low prices for eggs chickens and meat, a private rickshaw at 25 cents daily, and polo played by marines using polo ponies bought for 1.50 dollars each.
London report notes Lieut. Col. William Oates and his son Mad. John Oates honored with the Distinguished Service Order at a recent investiture. The King arranged for both to be decorated together.
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