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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
5
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural hair color and reduce dandruff. It claims the product darkens gray hair evenly with regular use, requires a dampened brush or sponge, and costs about 50 cents at drugstores.
The widow of a 40-year partner mourns in a Ravensdale kitchen after a deadly mine explosion. Neighbors comfort her as she recalls eight children, five prior explosions, and repeated fears of losing her husband to the mine. She reflects on war casualties while the kettle boils over, underscoring the danger of both mines and battlefields.
Surviving Ravensdale miners leave mines to repair the road to the cemetery as rescue work continues. A Tuesday explosion at the Northwestern Improvement coal mine buried 22 miners with nine bodies recovered. total death toll expected to reach 31 as effort to clear debris progresses.
In Salonika reports from Monastir describe thousands fleeing as Bulgarians threaten to overrun the city. Prefect says hundreds seek refuge in Prilep after attacks. locals pack belongings and even pets as the population dwindles while allies move toward the area. British troops race toward Monastir for aid.
Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers claim to revive vitality in men and women as life ages. The ad promises energy and vigor with a 50c box and emphasizes proactive health rather than style, urging readers to stay vigorous in later years.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to try Kellogg’s Banitone Wafers ginger for vitality. It promises crowding nerves and body vigor and invites readers to bend a coupon for a free 59 trial box, noting the regular one dollar size is available at leading drug stores in Beattie.
Mayor Gill said he would sign the dry ordinance after council delays, calling the measure defective and ineffective though he had urged passage months ago. He accused Hesketh of pressuring for a tighter rule and noted there is no time to veto before the law takes effect.
Prof. George Biegs of the University of Washington botany department said in a Wednesday talk that potash valued at six million dollars, derived from kelp in Puget Sound, could be extracted under war prices.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold and grippe symptoms. It claims three doses every two hours will break a cold, clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache and feverishness, and costs 25 cents at drug stores with no substitute needed.
An article promotes a face lotion to brighten skin and reduce shine claiming it won’t rub off like powder. It advises dissolving spurmax in water with glycerin and applying to face neck and arms. It also suggests canthrax mixed with hot water to produce a thick lather for dandruff control and hair softness.
An advertisement extols the link between teeth and overall health, promoting painless, high quality dentistry. It highlights graduates from top colleges, state board certifications, modern Northwest facilities, and a guarantee of satisfaction with free examinations and estimates.
Reduced passenger rates to Puget Sound Interurban points from here to Kenton take effect November 25. The new schedule, about 2 cents per mile, lowers commutation fares and ends commutation tickets. The Renton fare drops from 4 to 28 cents round trip with transfers included, per the new table announced after Riverton mass meeting.
Jack Irwin, noted as wireless hero of the Republic wreck and companion to Walter Wellman, relayed the United Press report from Seattle to Seward Alaska by wireless when government cable failed. The matter was transmitted over the Marconi system where Irwin serves as Northwest manager.
Rev. Frank L. Brown D D of Chicago secretary of the Worlds Sunday School association spoke at First M E church on The Sunday School as a World Movement He is arranging a 1916 World Sunday School convention in Japan with Japanese government funding of 72000 dollars to support the effort
Postmaster Battle released the final dates for Christmas mail parcel cutoffs to foreign destinations. Key deadlines include Australia November 13, Philippines and China November 18, Morea November 23, Japan November 29, Copper River region December 8 8, Ketchikan Skagway December 15, and Europe including Austria Italy Finland December 5 Norway Sweden Denmark Holland Germany December 7 Great Britain and Honolulu December 12.
Aaron Shibunsawa of Japan was honored guest at a Thursday luncheon at the Rainier club and nearly 100 reservations were made for a banquet that evening at the New Washington hotel. He attended a Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday and toured the waterfront after a Japanese association luncheon. S. Takahashi, Japanese consul, hosted the visiting dignitary Wednesday night.
The Public Ownership League will hold a special meeting Friday evening November 19 at 7 45 in the Labor Temple. The group will endorse port commissioner candidates and consider action on the 1916 municipal campaign.
In Olympia Washington Police Chief Ben F Hall is fired after the conviction of Henry Roberts 20 for contributing to the delinquency of a girl. The council dismissed Hall last night and Prosecuting Attorney Yantis may file an information if a grand jury is not convened.
A British four mast bark named Bengalim dragged its anchor during a storm off Point Wilson early Wednesday, breaking the U S cable and keeping the Alaska cable out of commission Thursday.
Gambling was wide open at the Moose high rinks on Wednesday night in Moose temple with dance hall girls adding to the fun. Roulette faro stud poker and other amusements used paper money. The event raised more than $700.
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