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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
6
Lotus Robb, set to appear at the Metropolitan theatre next week, speaks on stage work versus film. She notes she has acted in one movie and prefers live audience applause over cinema. She cites love of acting and audience feedback as key.
J B Potter of 205 First Ave counted his cash after a stroll Wednesday and found he was $190 short. Walter Smith John Gorman John Ricardo and George McInnes of the Yukon hotel are held for investigation pending further inquiry.
A frugal hair care guide recommends washing with a basic shampoo to cleanse the scalp and remove dandruff. It advises dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water, rinsing with clean water, then air drying to achieve bright soft fluffy hair with no scalp irritation and a fuller appearance.
Norman Jones of the National Guard at El Paso describes using Sloan's Liniment after a strenuous 15 mile hike. He said the next morning he felt fine and could drill four hours in the sun without discomfort. The ad claims many border guards use the liniment for sprains strains bruises insect bites and rheumatic twinges. Available at druggists in 25 50 and 100 cent sizes.
London dispatch reports Sonia Howe, wife of an Irishman, predicting a general pardon for Siberian political prisoners. She says Russia aims to end exile punishments, with one fifth already recalled and ministers ready to broaden amnesty, signaling a shift toward democracy amid war exile figures. A closing trivia note mentions adding vinegar to boiling water.
Basil M. Manly argues shoe prices rise due to war demand and knee high fashion. He blames leather shortages and profiteering across the supply chain and even targets women’s footwear choices as a key factor. Prices cited rise from one to one fifty per pair with calfskin scarce and leather cost rising.
An advertisement touts Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh claiming quick, lasting relief by driving out the cause. It offers 2,090 free trial packages this week with prepaid charges and invites readers to mail a coupon to Gauss, 95664 Main St Marshall Mich, for immediate delivery by parcel post.
A promotional pitch touts 2% ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to make a pint of cough remedy costing about 64 cents. It claims rapid relief for throat membranes and a range of coughs and bronchial conditions and guarantees satisfaction or refund.
Members of the Commercial Club and Chamber of Commerce may vote this week on a consolidation proposition. Thirty-one Chamber members have urged officers to submit the question by postcard referendum and form a three member committee to draft reorganizing plans, including Dr. Henry Su zzallo and Mr. Samuel Hill and a third selected by them.
L. T. Bushnell elected president of the Seattle Rotary Club at the annual election held Wednesday night in the Washington Annex. F. L. McNally was chosen vice president and CA Philbrick treasurer. R. M. Calkins, Milwaukee Railroad traffic manager, spoke on trade conditions and Professor Meany discussed state education.
In Rio de Janeiro on November 16 Senator Erico Coelho proposed a 5 percent government tax on the bicho game, a policy style gamble similar to the old U S game. The bill aims to legalize and openly permit bicho if enacted.
Community debate erupts over the West Seattle ferry design described as a mongrel craft with bow and stern dependent on travel direction. The dispute follows a collision Wednesday between the fireboat Duwamish and the ferry near the Grand Trunk dock, with disputed damage location and calls for federal steamboat inspector scrutiny.
Joseph Goldsmith seeks a divorce from Anna Goldsmith claiming her other husband, Frank Hi Turner, is alive and living in Michigan. He argues his alimony and separation demands are fair despite the irregular claim.
Mollie tells Margie about the wreck of her married life and suspects Margie has lost love for Dick. The two laugh at a caption like a cartoon and Mollie remains hopeful, insisting no woman is entirely ruined if humor remains.
Seattle readers note Adler-i-ka claims to ease constipation and stomach issues with buckthorn bark glycerine and laxative action. The excerpt follows a suburban life scene in Atlantic City where a wife counsels another on marriage and personal happiness, ending with a cliffhanger.
A cure claim promotes Orrine to break a drink habit in husbands sons or fathers. It promises home use without taking time from work and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. The ad lists two forms and a price of one dollar per box from Swift's Pharmacy.
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