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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
4
A vintage health ad touts Dr Syrup Pepsin as a simple remedy for constipation. It claims the product trains bowel muscles to work naturally and contrasts it with harsh purgatives, citing enthusiastic letters from users such as D W Baker and Bennett praising its effectiveness.
An advertisement touts Syrup Pepsin as mild and narcotic free, suitable for infants and stubborn constipation. It suggests trying a free sample by sending a postal to Dr. H K Caldwell at 415 Washington St Soutionsbe IL with guarantee of result or refund.
Seattle pioneers shared memories at a banquet by the Seattle Woman's Pioneer Auxiliary. Mrs. John Denny recalled settling in 1869 as the mail steamer’s arrival and cannon salutes greeted Seattle. H D Ward remembered Chief Seattle's downtown wharf speech to his braves. Thomas Prosch praised Seattle's 63 years of growth.
In Berlin Dr Julius Wolf told the Statistical Congress that the German capital has the world’s highest rate of deaths by own action. He cited Berlin’s birth statistics from 1880 to 1910, noting Paris declined while Berlin rose to a 184 rate.
Mrs Harriet G Washburn of Doerranceton obtained a divorce from John J Washburn who lived in Wilkes Barre and later moved to Detroit Michigan She testified her husband beat her and she lost fifty pounds during four years of living with him The case was heard in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on November 22.
Policewoman Rachel Shatto from Los Angeles arrives to escort two truant girls to the south. Chief White demands to see her, she shows it and says she has them in a safe place despite his objections. The brief exchange highlights a tense custody moment.
In Rochester on November 22 the AFL convention discussed President Gompers annual report. When his proposal to refrain from party politics was read, socialist Max Hayes of Cleveland denounced it and antiadministrationists moved to nominate Hayes against Gompers for the federation presidency.
Clyde P. Camerer of Rosalia Washington testifies that after failing with many doctors Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cured his kidney and liver trouble. He reports taking ten bottles and becoming well and invites others to write for confirmation noting a 1909 notary sworn statement.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY offers a sample bottle and information about the kidneys and bladder The notice advertises regular 60c and $1.00 bottles for sale at drag stores care must be taken with old ad wording
A Navy man who apprenticed as a stone cutter after the death of his sweetheart carved a marble slab with a rose and the inscription Such Was She. He erected the stone over her grave and returned to his duties, honoring her memory after 14 months of study.
In Tacoma on November 22, William Ander, 30, was found dead in an ore bin at the Tacoma smelter. He apparently tried to dislodge ore choking a chute and became trapped as ore descended, causing his smothering death.
Rev Dr Paul S Leinbach of Boston Pa told a mission exposition crowd that about 15 000 Americans worship the sun and a similar number accept the beliefs of Buddha and other Oriental deities in a Reformed Church gathering at the Missionary Exposition.
Tacoma youth Tom O’Malley was sent to the Monroe state reformatory for an indefinite term after an attempted bank robbery at the National Bank of Commerce. He entered last summer, drew a wooden gun, and fled when the cashier raised his hands. later he was convicted of attempted robbery.
In Boston on November 22 1925 Sir William Ramaay the noted scientist works on a plan for a universal primitive sign language to replace a universal spoken language.
Kansas City notices the Prudential Casualty Co offers a $260 to $2.60 wager that a motorist will encounter a highwayman within a year. If the bet loses, the insured must surrender valuables to win or lose the stake.
Count Mendez de Almeida head of the Brazilian party touring San Diego and San Francisco expo sites telegraphed Col. D. C. Collier that his group would favor placing Ita best exhibit in San Diego. The ragilian display is planned to be large and local expo officers are elated.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cleanses dust and oil, soothes itching, and sprinkles new hair growth within weeks. It urges readers to buy a 26 cent bottle from any drug or toilet counter to achieve soft, abundant hair.
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