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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

7

Offer friendship to lonely men at Camp Lewis

The Tacoma committee for recreation of soldiers asks Seattle residents to open homes and assist lonely soldiers at Camp Lewis Tacoma. Mothers and fathers may have boys in church lodge home or clubs, and the group will locate them by regiment and company address or by sending names to Ray F. Carter 1017 Ant Tacoma building Tacoma Wash.

Camp Lewis Tacoma Wash Seattle Ray F. Carter Ant

Japanese Bank to Open Seattle Branch in January

The Sumimoto Bank Ltd of Japan with a San Francisco branch will open a Seattle branch on the ground floor of the Central building at Third and Columbia around January 1, 1918. T Nomura, assistant manager of the San Francisco branch, will oversee the Seattle office. The head office is in Osaka Japan.

Sumimoto Bank, Ltd Japan San Francisco Seattle Central Building Third and Columbia T. Nomura Sumimoto Banks Oenka Third Avenue N. W Union

Nile Temple Dance Observes Ladies Night at New Shrine

Members of the Nile Temple will hold a Ladies night with a reception and entertainment in the Shrine auditorium at the new Ma sonic temple Harvard avenue and Pine Street. The program includes a talk by a Canadian soldier who recently fought at the front and vaudeville acts.

Nile Temple Shrine Maxonic Temple Harvard Ave F. Pine

Boxing for Christ at Camp Lewis Refocuses Fighter

Dick Ferrell once seen as a rising welterweight now serves in the Camp Lewis base hospital Y M C A ward. He mentors convalescent soldiers, guiding them to letters home and teaching songs on a phonograph while maintaining a cheerful, hopeful outlook.

Camp Lewis Tacoma Kid" Ferrell Ferrell Chi John Timothy Chicago Association Idaho France

Missing brother seeks half million fortune

Portland November 14 Will Arthur Darrett, brother of the late Mrs Xarifa J Falling, believed dead, resurfaces to claim a share of her estate. In San Francisco rumors place him en route to Portland to press his claim as court fights unfold with Dr W T Smith, a claimed cousin, contesting the will left mainly to Thomas N Strong and C L Mead.

Portland Arthur Darrett Xarifa J. Failing Arthur Barrett San Francisco Conlent W. T. Smith Mrs. Falling Thomas N. Strong C. L. Mead Afelong

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offered For Obesity Help

The Marmola Prescription Tablets are now available at drug stores or by mail from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan. Priced at 76 cents for a large case the remedy promises safe weight reduction without dieting or strenuous exercise.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Americans Hunger For Fight In Front Line Trenches

United States correspondent reports Sammy and the American infantry in France eager for action as they endure gas masks and shelling. Aviators join night raids with French flyers while officers return to duty and troops press for a counter raid after a German assault.

United Preas Quarters France Sammy Les Beches Frits Clerman

Out of State Shipment Ordered for Contested Digesto Case

Approximately four thousand dollars worth of Pabst Extract and Digesto seized in a raid will be returned to Stewart and Holmes and then shipped out of the state. Deputy Prosecutor Palmer obtained the order against Sheriff Stringer. The court previously ruled the consignment could be sold under prescription, while Prosecutor Lundin calls Digesto and the Extract intoxicants. Stewart and Holmes say the shipment will depart the state once returned.

No Strikes Policy Urged by Labor Meet

United Press dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor plans a policy to avoid strikes during the war by keeping miners munitions workers aviation mechanics and cantonment builders at work while disputes are resolved in face to face talks. Secretary Morrison criticizes United States Steel Corporation and the Dethichem Steel Co for long hours and low wages. Separate event note: at the British American Relief association meeting Sergeant Van Lamn and Sergeant Moren from the Canadian flying corps will speak at Eagles hall.

Bupfala N.Y American Federation of Labor Morrison Perforta Arie E Wilson United States Steel Corporation Dethichem Steel Co British-American Relief Association Eagles’ Hall van Lamn The North Highlanders Sergeant Moren Canadian Flying Corps

Surest Cough Remedy From Globe Pine

A historical remedy advises two ounces glycerine and a half ounce Globe Pine Compound dissolved in water. Take a teaspoonful as needed to relieve coughs. Globe Pine Compound is claimed to cleanse the bronchial tubes with no harmful drugs and is suitable for frequent use.

Teris Rheumatiem Treatment Promises Quick Lasting Relief

A vintage remedial formula prescribes combining Teries Com indi with Syrup of Sarsaparilia and Simple Elixir. The mix suggests a daily dose of one tablespoon four times a day for relief.

Uncle Sam Teeth and the Dental Service Corps

The piece extols Uncle Sam’s teeth as sixty million in the nation’s force, noting two million service members each with over thirty teeth. It praises a Dental Service Corps aligned with medical units, linking dental care to health, efficiency, and vigor among troops.

Uncle Sam Uncle Medical Ambulance Corps

Painless Dentistry Offers Low Prices and Guaranteed Care

Painless Dentistry promotes the highest grade of dentistry at the lowest possible price. They guarantee minimal pain for extractions and top service, with a certificate of guarantee signed by Dr. L. R. Clark and the licensed graduate dental surgeon. Free examinations and cost estimates are offered with no obligation to patronize.

L. R. Clark

Sailors Christmas Gift Plans and Local News Briefs

Friends of U S S Vicksburg sailors plan a 2:30 p.m. Thursday gathering at Mrs J W Wover 1410 35th Ave to arrange Christmas gifts. John Miller is held for federal inquiry at Youngstown Pacific Coast Steel Works.. I D Dawson and Alec Jetthnson receive long terms for grand larceny. University of Washington notices warn one fifth of students on unsatisfactory work. eleven dropouts for poor performance. U S S South Dakota club members will pack sailor boxes at Bon Marche fifth floor all day Wednesday.

U. S Vicksburg J. W. Wover 35Th Ave John Miller Pacific Coast Steel Works Youngstown FE. N. Stone University of Washington William M. Barnum Pacific Coast Co New York Seattle New Washington Hotel U. 8 S. S. South Dakota U. S. S. South Dakota

Insurance men launch drive for Seattle Girls War Relief bazaar

One hundred fifty Seattle insurance men began a drive to place season tickets for the bazaar at the Arena, December 17 to 22, to raise 50000 for a base hospital. Agents picked up the effort through Liberty Bond officials and will operate from the Stuart Building headquarters.

Seattle Seattle Girls Liberty Stuart Building

Peterson Divorced with Custody Granted in Seattle Case

Myrtle Peterson of 514 N 76th Ave was granted a divorce from Louis Peterson and custody of an infant child by Superior Judge Tallman on Wednesday. The father did not appear and was granted custody of a year old boy. The wife claimed non support and said they married in Seattle in March 1918.

Myrtle Peterson Louis Peterson Tallman

Meatless days save millions of pounds in hotels

Five million pounds of meat per week are saved nationwide through strict meatless days, with New York hotels saving 500000 pounds weekly. One hotel cut beef by 700 pounds and veal by 70, while a meat dealer saw Tuesday sales drop over 100000 pounds. Bowman urges larger reductions across hotels, restaurants and dining services.

United Press New York John Mck. Bowman Department of Hotels The Food Administration

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