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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
Advertises Misses Shoes in various dongola calf materials with patent toes and low heels, priced at 3.00, plus special babies crocheted wool sets in multiple price points from 2.98 to 4.98. Also mentions pants jacket and cap sets in red white and other colors across all sizes.
A noted authority warns meat consumption burdens the kidneys with uric acid. It urges taking Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water before breakfast, to flush and neutralize urinary acids, claim relief from headaches rheumatism and bladder issues. Jad Salts described as inexpensive and safe to take regularly.
A father writes of camp life to his son volunteering for war, noting the family keeps the room ready, the mother’s fragile health, and prayers for the son’s safety. He recalls store news, Clara Young, and personal memories while urging steadfast duty and correspondence.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a small bottle that keeps hair thick and strong. It targets girls with a claim that the product doubles hair beauty in moments.
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff within ten minutes and prevents hair loss. It promises new hair growth after weeks, with hair becoming light fluffy and lustrous. Directions include applying with a cloth through small strands for easy use.
Joseph Kalac, Austrian selected soldier from Hiawatha Utah, naturalized citizen, attempted suicide to avoid fighting his brothers in the Austrian army. In Camp Lewis base hospital with slim chance of life, he chose recovery after medical officers suggested non combatant service.
Pytreiman J J Hengban a new dry squad member saw two women cache two suit cases in an alley on First Ave and Roy St around 6 PM Wednesday He watched the cache for hours then with fellow dry squad members carried the bags to the police station at 11 PM The cases contained rocks police suspect a slick bootleg operation was planned by the women.
At a Rotary luncheon in the Masonic clubrooms Elston of the Coast Carton Co said he would entertain 12 soldiers from Camp Lewis for Thanksgiving. The pledge won broad support as other members pledged to do likewise.
A brief line expresses gratitude and strength as a father writes of giving courage to bear a blow and conveying enduring love to his child.
A letter to a son at camp Lewis describes war as dreadful yet a great forward movement. The writer praises the son’s bravery and recalls past battles, notes Bert the draft, mentions Clara Young’s possible letters, and reports family pride and home life including The Star subscription setup.
Frank A. Vanderlip discusses economic issues in an interview with a Star reporter, noting his government salary of one dollar per year as part of his perspective. The piece frames him as an authority due to his unique pay.
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