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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Health boards urge prompt treatment for influenza and pneumonia risks with high fever and body pains. The article cites simple remedies, including a Flyo inhaler kit, and stresses preventing spread, seeking timely care, and avoiding neglect of cold symptoms.
A soothing French Baume is praised for calming nerves when rubbed on the forehead and neck. The advertisement notes many users report relief and ease in rest and sleep.
An old French pain relief product named Baume Analgesique Bengue is advertised by Thos. Seeming & Co as more satisfactory than many rivals. It claims to ease rheumatism headache sciatica and gout and suggests using it to aid sleep with orders via full name to American agents in New York.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast fix for clogged nostrils and head congestion from colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates swollen mucous membranes, clears breathing, reduces headaches, and ends hawking and snuffling.
Death of St Noble was confirmed by the war department after days of uncertainty. A former University of Washington football star and Sigma Nu member, he was praised as a hard working, jovial leader who earned the Flaherty medal and the respect of fellow soldiers at Camp Lewis. Noble married Doris Smith of Portland and Wallace, Idaho, and grew up in Centralia before attending UW.
Five American signal corps girls are chosen for front duty in the St Mihiel fighting. Miss Helen Hill of Seattle and niece of Judge Everett Smith witnessed fierce clashes and dodged flying shells. At Moselle Miss Hill and Miss Adele Hoppock stayed at their posts in burning buildings until ordered to quit. Hoppock, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hop pock of 102 Harvard Ave N, has another daughter Eleanor also serving in France.
Reports from escaped allied prisoners show that German guards continue brutal treatment of war prisoners. Camps are led by officers exchanged from England and lenient measures fail to change Hun conduct.
Seattle Red Cross responds to emergency call by supplying materials for one thousand hot water bottle covers. Women volunteers will cut assemble and deliver. makers must complete covers and return them to Red Cross headquarters.
In Paris on October 27 a Lafayette bust was unveiled to mark his centenary as deputy from Sarthe. A monument to Wilbur Wright and other airplane pioneers saw its first stone laid with American troops attending. Ambassadors Sharp and Hanotaux led speeches as Le Mans streets were to be renamed for Lafayette Wright Wilson and Washington.
A French dealer earned a net profit of 4000 dollars from a carload of dried almonds held in transit from Italy for many months.
A Seattle police officer, John W. Collins, credits Tanlac for his dramatic recovery from weight loss, stomach problems, neuralgia, and fatigue. After six bottles he reports a 25 pound gain, improved sleep, appetite, and energy, allowing him to return to duty. Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle sell Tanlac under a special representative.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as an economical, effective iron tonic for anemia nervous weakness and sleeplessness. It claims improved vitality and digestion and urges readers to begin taking it today, available from C. I. Hood Co. in Lowell Massachusetts or their druggist.
Special to The Star by N. J. A reports a chaotic christening scene in Pittsburg as relatives debate a name. Nick Patalagaky asks for a baby name while cousins argue over Wilhelmina, prompting the emergency police squad to escort five people to the station.
The practice of announcing a temporary disconnection to injure plaintiffs’ reputation led to inquiries about unpaid bills. They claim damages of 1000 dollars plus 750 dollars in lost business. A Paris milk price cap is set at 70 centimes per liter.
Warning about skin pimples and diseases urging readers to purify blood with S. S. B. a vegetable blood medicine sold by Swift Specific Co. Advertisers claim lotions cannot cure skin issues and offer free medical advice via Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
Wreck of the Canadian naval patrol steamer Galiano prompts ongoing search with some hope of afloat remnants and possible survivals. A crewman named W. Ebb was recovered near Cape St James by a Prince Rupert trawler as the vessel’s raft remains adrift. In Alaska, Captain Locke of the Princess Sophia wreck is cleared of blame. Ottawa awaits equipment particulars before a formal inquiry.
London dispatch reports Spanish newspapers denouncing Madrid censors as biased toward the pro German faction. A paper reprinted Clemenceau and German vice chancellor speeches in identical form, with German remarks left intact and French remarks cut.
Banks across the city urge patrons to defer nonurgent banking and use mail for transactions for the next few days, requesting only essential visits for matters that cannot be deferred.
Paris reports letters from soldiers note prolific flowers on battlefields. Scientists say nitrates in high powered shells alter soil, pulverize it, enabling plant life to thrive. Condemned explosives may find a postwar fertilizer market for farmers.
A vessel carrying three portable American army huts foundered in Lac de Brienz near Interlaken Switzerland. The huts valued at 3000 dollars were lost. A Swiss paper says spies are suspected though U boats are not.
A new French 20 inch shell stands six feet high and has been shown at an exhibition in Paria.
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