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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1917

Page

4

United Cigars Collect $111 For Sammies

One hundred eleven dollars and fifty cents was added this week to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund through United Cigar stores of Seattle. Most funds came from coupons dropped in amoke boxes and exchanged for cash, with the First Ave and Cherry St store contributing $95.50.

Our Boys In France United Cigar Stores Seattle First Ave Cherry Et Third Ave Union St

Unbonded drivers face trial for hire car bonding violations

Nine defendants stand charged in Justice Brinker’s court with operating without proper bonding for hire cars. Police report additional arrests Tuesday night as authorities step up enforcement of the bonding law.

Tobacco Fund drives monthly gifts from soldiers' families

Wartime appeal notes American tobacco scarce in France and urges readers to donate $1 monthly to the Our Boyes in France Tobacco Fund. It explains contributions fund tobacco shipments via a Seattle collector, with postcards as receipts and names several donors. The motive is to support wounded soldiers awaiting relief after long trenches.

Our Boy in France Tobacco Fund Package Request

A reader encloses the oral note approving sending the Our Boy in France Tobacco Fund packages to American fighting men in France. Each package valued at 45 cents will be sent, with the sender agreeing to receive a message of thanks upon delivery.

L. KR. Smith Seventh Ave France Frence

Negro porter arrested with whisky at Argo station

W. C. Dewberry, 32, a negro porter, was arrested by Oregon-Washington Railroad watchman Tom Hooney at Argo station Tuesday morning as he tried to alight with a suitcase containing 11 quarts of whisky. He was booked for violating the dry law ordinance.

W. C. Dewberry Oregon- Washington Railroad Co Tom Hooney Argo Station

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Danish Woman

A Danish woman from Chicago reports regained health after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits two bottles with curing back pain headaches fatigue and loss of appetite. The letter promotes the product for female troubles including inflammation induration and nervous prostration.

Chicago Lil Lydia E. Pinkham Meta Damgaardmatian Kimball Ave

Mulholland to Teach at Broadway High

Bertram Johnson, manual training instructor at Broadway high school, has accepted a position with the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. He will be succeeded by H. W. Mulholland, of Lincoln.

Pennsylvania Welfare and Efficiency Conference Opener

Harrisburg will host the fifth annual Pennsylvania Welfare and Efficiency Conference opening at the capitol tomorrow. Employers and employees from across the state will participate to seek further reduction of accidents and preserve manpower.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Capitol

A GOOD FELLOW FALLS FOR PIE

An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution for digesting any foods including pie. It claims the tablets aid digestion, provide energy and nutrition, and allows hearty eating with comfort after meals. A 50 cent box is recommended from any drug store.

Dandruff Solution Promises Hair Restoration

A vintage advertisement touts a dandruff remedy using four ounces of liquid orvven to dissolve and destroy dandruff overnight. It claims itching stops, hair looks better, and the treatment is inexpensive and available at any drug store.

Fishermen Attribute High Prices to Costs Not Profits

Seattle fishermen led by Capt M Johnson say halibut and salmon prices rise mainly due to higher operating costs and reduced catches. They note crew shares and fixed costs cut earnings to about 1200 dollars annually, with most profits going to retailers in rare cases.

Malmon M. Johnson Fishing Wessels Owners’ Association Fred Sorenson Constitution P B. Gill Dean Sea Fishermen's Union John Storford Frank Wallace Johnson Seattle

Dear Miss Grey column on bonds and family guidance

A reader asks about Liberty bonds price and small denominations. guidance on securing a job after school. and a mushroom canning method. Also letters describe tension with a stepmother and a second wife affecting family life.

Backache linked to kidneys and bladder health ad

An old health ad urges readers to protect kidneys and bladder to prevent pain and illness. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming two daily capsules keep you toned and warn of Bright's disease. Senior packs priced at 26c, 60c, and 1.00.

Father Nature Bright Hut

Kilmer Swamp Root touted for kidney relief

Advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamps Root as a herbal kidney liver and bladder remedy for back pain urinary trouble and run down conditions. Claims quick effect and urges buying a bottle from local drug store or requesting a sample by mailing 10 cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with Department R mentioned.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Department R

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