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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1918
Page
9
An advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a fast acting antiseptic for rheumatism back pain and joint stiffness and claims sprains heal quickly. It urges purchase from druggists for 30 cents with a money back guarantee and promotes Wizard Liver Whips as a pink pill for constipation and headaches at 30 cents.
Federal agents prepared notes from a Chicago peace rally addressed by Victor Berger and William B. Lloyd. Berger denied opposition to the flag while stressing the international flag as larger. He cited indictments as he faced Espionage Act charges amid War Work Campaign remarks.
Spokane authorities announce the six week old flu ban will end at midnight for churches theatres and all public gatherings. Schools may resume on November 25 as joint health officers Studt and Anderson lift the restriction.
Portland expects to close its war work drive tonight with 450000 dollars in hand, the original quota plus a fifty percent stretch. The city aims to fund wartime efforts and support national mobilization.
Mrs Peter Fitzner of 10 Holt Street North Millerica Maia shares a remedy story after rheumatic pain and indigestion. She reports severe pains in shoulder knee and hands, swollen knee and digestion issues, then relief after three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills built up her blood and strength. A free booklet Disease of the Blood is offered. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a quick relief for coughs and chest cold symptoms. It claims the remedy loosens phlegm soothes a sore throat and helps a speedy recovery, noting its long history of popularity and availability at druggists.
A Los Angeles report highlights Charlie Chaplin as the world’s most famous comedian, rumored earnings near 1 million yearly, with his Liberty comedy and army persona drawing crowds. It also previews new features at Strand, Clemmer, Mission, Rex, Colonial and Coliseum including Marguerite Clark in Out of a Clear Sky and Queen of Hearts, plus America’s Answer and Private Peat screenings.
A patchwork note reviews Liberty Liberty Chaplin film Shealider Armes and DeMille’s 614 Wives on Misaton Hessell Hobbe in Murry plus America’s Answer war film from U S officials.
A popular young Canadian veteran appears in a stage adaptation based on a famous book. The production emphasizes allied unity and relocates the early scenes to fit the American army setting.
A U S congressman resigns his seat to serve in the army while waiving exemption claims. His wife joins him, nursing wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Hospital as part of their public service during the wartime draft era.
Promotes relaxing, penetrating aid for expectant women to reduce nausea, nervousness, bearing down, and pain. Claims to soften muscles for a smoother crisis and enhance recovery, with a booklet offered by the Bradfield Regulator Company in Atlanta.
A list of marriages and divorces shows couples from Seattle, Portland, Beattie, Vancouver and nearby areas. Entries include ages from teens to late twenties, with dates in November and October, and addresses such as 16th Ave, Stewart Ave, and Norman Street.
Octave Mirbeau widow N E A reports she will sell all books pictures and art collections to devote proceeds to the foundation and maintenance of a home for needy dramatists and writers in Paris November 16 through The Star via Special to The Star by N. E. A.
Joicey Williams, a renowned American actress at the Imperial Theatre in St Louis, shares a cheap home remedy to darken gray streaked or faded hair. Mix half a pint water with 1 ounce bay rum one small box Barbo Compound and an ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the shade deepens. It’s not a dye and won’t rub off or irritate the scalp.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a cheap, fast acting treatment for eczema blotches ringworm and similar conditions. It promises instant relief from itching, cleansing and soothing effects, noting the liquid is non greasy and inexpensive with bottles available at drug stores.
A drummer promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as effective for indigestion and gastritis after three weekly doses. He claims it relieves stomach and intestinal ailments, including liver and appendicitis symptoms, and offers a money back guarantee after one dose. Bartell's drug stores and other chemists carry it.
An old advertisement warns that seven thousand people die yearly from rupture and urges readers to quit using trusses. It touts a “PLAPAO” self treatment claiming a slip resistant pad and no straps, with a free home trial offer from PLAPAO Co., St. Louis.
Lewis Newman of 06 Northland St Charleston West Virginia writes about a severe sickness year and his recovery after using two 50 cent bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar. He states the remedy eased grip and cold symptoms and is the best he's used for grip coughs and colds.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple solution to fade gray hair. It claims natural darkening with even color, urging buyers to visit any drug store for a large bottle at low cost and noting it enhances a youthful appearance without curing disease.
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