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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
6
Western avenue wholesalers announced a government purchase drive for turkeys to stock army cantonments. Dealers anticipate bids of 32 to 33 cents per pound for fat young toms, higher than the 29 cents paid last year.
The article argues that some proprietary medicines are legitimate while others may be fraudulent. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy used for decades and claims it alleviates various ailments in women, urging readers to try it to assess its value.
Seattle steel shipyard workers stay at their posts awaiting a verbal report from James A. Taylor, Metal Trades council representative, on wage scale issues. Leaders say no strike yet. aim to solidify union position while awaiting wage adjustment findings. Messages to Macy in San Francisco and Hurley in Washington report satisfaction with changes.
Rev. Sidney Strong of Queen Anne Congregational church remains in the Ministerial federation after ministers vote against expulsion for alleged disloyal statements. An investigating committee found Strong was misquoted in dispatches from Columbus Ohio. Resolutions praising patriotic loyalty and condemning unpatriotic conduct were defeated.
The Star received a note from Private T. BE. McClellan of Company A Marine Barracks Mare Island Cal who writes that a lonesome Sammy would like to hear from someone in the same fix.
Physicians urge against fan advertising remedies and endorse Nuxated Iron for iron deficiency. Drs Beyea King Newman Kerr Sauer and others share experiences of strength gains and health benefits while warning of fake substitutes and stressing iron restoration as a path to vitality. The makers promise refunds if claims fail and cite widespread use with no serious organic issues.
United Press reports potential shipyard conscription as labor leaders denounce the federal wage board ruling as unsatisfactory. Shipbuilding crafts across San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, Portland and other Coast points hint at strikes to force higher wages while unions await direct appeal to President Wilson. If a strike looms, government intervention and drastic action are anticipated to prevent a shutdown.
British forces push toward Dixmude ridge as Haig’s renewed assaults drive the German line back from Passchendaele ridge. The campaign aims to seize high ground controlling Flanders and threaten Zeebrugge and Ostend submarine depots. Major gains in surrounding ridges widen the advance.
Elmer W. Herk arrested for posing as a naval officer and cashing bad checks told Judge Neterer a childhood blow to the head caused his erratic conduct. He appeared without counsel and offered to enlist if released. The judge refused immediate release but gave a week to secure physician statements and enter a plea.
Five hundred Seattlettes will excursion to Camp Lewis at 1 30 p m Wednesday for the opening of the new Y M C A building there. Reservations for the special O W train must be made before 5 p m Tuesday. The return train leaves Camp Lewis at 9 p m Wednesday. The Amphion society and Knickerbocker quartet will accompany and provide entertainment. Excurionists should bring basket lunches magazines tobacco and phonograph records. The Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club oversee arrangements.
Reports from the front say Cadorna's initial defensive line has been penetrated. Austrian troops push toward a breakthrough near the Tagliamento, with forces concentrated to drive through the breach and stall Italian regrouping for a stronger line behind the Mare river.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming to cleanse scalp and double hair beauty. It promises thick wavy hair, reduced dandruff, and new hair growth after weeks, urging purchase at drug stores for a few cents.
Rhodes Co showcases thin plated Silver lines including William Rogers and Sons in the Clinton Hampden patterns. Sets are priced from 81.00 to 84.25 with individual pieces such as teaspoons and tablespoons, plus specialty items like gravy ladles and pickle forks priced around 80 cents.
San Francisco telephone company employees declare victory in their union recognition fight and suspend any strike action pending the mediation committee’s arrival. They cite Mediator Reed’s recommendation granting the right to organize as their final win.
Christmas week will become a nation wide drive to raise Red Cross memberships to 16 000 000. The plan asks current members to renew at Christmas and create an annual campaign with special emblems issued. Hervey Lindley and Hazen J Titus head the Northwest division and have gone to Washington to confer with Chairman Theodore N Vail.
A devout citizen quotes a biblical line about reversal while an expert commercialist says it makes no difference how they are arranged and that he will come out ahead as the middle man. The exchange highlights bargaining power and perceived fairness in deals.
A corduroy robe designed for daily use targets women seeking comfort in morning and evening wear. The garment features Seco silk lining and is showcased in desirable colors. It is advertised as an exceptional value.
The reduced prices prevail on a selected variety of untrimmed hats shaped as sailors and mushroom styles. They feature wide and narrow brims with medium high crowns, side flares, and color assortments in black and blues, offered at 1.55 dollars.
Authorities said forged druggist permits enabled large liquor import into Washington. A shipment reportedly contained 100 gallons.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds. It claims two hour dosing, three doses total, clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache fever and sore throat, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It emphasizes ease of use and warns against substitutes.
A brief prompt directs readers to use Star want ads for locating lost articles or postings. The notice emphasizes quick inquiries and placement of ads to recover items.
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