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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
6
Wartime era claims tout plain bitrophosphate as a cure for fatigue and thinness. Advertisements urge physicians to endorse it to restore energy, weight, and vitality in two weeks, citing widespread use and visible improvements among men and women.
A claim from a physician group asserts modern foods lack phosphate and that bitro phosphate an organic phosphate sold by druggists provides an inexpensive solution. Tests at St Catherine's Hospital New York City reportedly show rapid weight increases after use.
Prominent wartime appeal claims iron in the blood powers fighting spirit and calls readers to support home front efforts. It touts Tron-tic iron tonic from Dr. Pierce’s Surgical Institute, offering tablets for sixty cents and a ten cent trial package to restore energy and vitality.
County Superintendent A. Turrows reports district income underestimation by at least 154000. Mrs. W H L Harper moves to extend the 300 bonus for men to women teachers dating from September. Judge Richard Winsor supports the measure. G Shorrock moves to refer to the secretary I W Jones for audit and to the attorney H W Pennock to assess legal obstacles.
Spokane on November 8 reports price hikes across three papers. The Post afternoon edition rises from 1 to 2 cents, the Chronicle after noon jumps from 2 to 3 cents, while the Spokesman Review maintains a 2-cent morning price except Sundays when it becomes 3 cents.
A refugee aid clinic in Paris treated a large group over five days and extracted 209 teeth as part of urgent dental relief efforts. This surge showcased the clinic’s capacity to address mass dental needs among displaced individuals.
A family history of a tendency to thin blood is noted with two pills daily helping Mia Monatesse and her daughter Antoinette. After three boxes Mia reported better appetite and strength, while Antoinette’s color and energy improved along with relieved limb pains. Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised, 50 cents per box, with mail order details.
Fifty year old remedy claims quick relief for cold symptoms including runny nose cough and chest congestion. Suitable for both adults and children and advertised as promoting comfort and rest with a bottle sold by all druggists.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild reliable remedy to cleanse the system of impurities. The copy suggests the product aids function and is available through local druggists.
Unofficial returns show Republicans retain control with Democrats holding nine House and three Senate seats. Frances M. Haskell, Republican from Pierce, will be the sole woman in the legislature.
Rates set by an agreement between public service commission and telephone firms prompt appeals. Schedules filed with Olympia detail increases across business and suburban lines, four and two party lines, and measured service with discounts for early payment. Seattle users may appeal to the Washington public service commission.
Small craft warnings set at 8 a m Friday. A moderate storm moving southeast from the North Pacific will bring gusty easterly winds and moderate gales over the next 46 hours.
Hundreds of thousands of women workers in Great Britain are forming groups to safeguard their interests amid potential industrial disturbances after the war. They seek organized action to ensure fair wages, working conditions, and job security during postwar transitions.
A long list from Seattle records shows numerous births with parents named, dates in October and November, and addresses. The notices include marriages and partners, followed by complaints for incompatibility, drunkenness, nonsupport, and desertion. Deaths list several individuals with ages and street addresses, along with dates in early November.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a quick remedy for pimples blackheads eruptions eczema and skin cleansing. It claims calcium sulphide strengthens skin fibers and facial muscles and promises a 50 cent box with a free trial package by mail via a coupon.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a concentrated healing remedy for skin disorders, claiming small amounts work quickly. It urges nightly application on troubled skin, promises improved appearance by morning, and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratory in New York.
An advertisement promotes liquid Arvon as a dandruff remedy. It claims applying four ounces nightly dissolves and destroys dandruff, stops itching, improves hair appearance, and requires only a few applications for full effect. The copy notes Arvon is sold at drug stores and is inexpensive.
Charles Hebberd federal food administrator for Washington says postwar signals from the Austrian armistice and safer Mediterranean routes will boost Indian and Australian wheat supplies. He expects enough wheat to arrive this winter to reduce substitutes in allied nations.
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