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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
16
An old advertorial warns Americans to avoid kidney trouble from rich foods. It touts four ounces of Rad Salts mixed in water as a remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine irritation, and prevent backache and rheumatic symptoms, praising its affordability and home use.
Henry Drum currently warden of Washington State penitentiary will take over as warden of the federal penitentiary at McNeil Island on December 1. The Department of Justice disclosed the transfer confirming Drum’s prior appointment by Governor Lister.
A London surgeon states that all animals possess a third eyelid except humans and monkeys, presenting a striking anatomical claim based on his observations.
Ellen Harn of Kenesaw Nebraska, age 91, flew in a storm with a women’s suffrage banner to celebrate voting rights. Born in 1839, she is described as possibly the oldest voter advocate in Adams County and one of the state’s oldest people to fly, tracing activism to early movements with Grimke, Mott, Stantons, Anthony, Fry, and Nightingale.
Wire briefs report a quirky San Gabriel election about pigs in the city limits. Other items note girls adopting knee length gymwear in Poughkeepsie and a hotel dancing privilege revoked in San Francisco. Spokane cops raid a gambling joint arresting twelve Greeks.
Walter Lana, 18, is held in the city jail on an open charge as detectives probe whether he, with two others, entered the Vulcan hotel room at 619 Sixth Ave and, after posing as officers, robbed and shot a man named Ozos. Luna was arrested by Detectives Montgomery and O'Brien.
Although not produced in Austria before the war, several manufacturers have started making motor plows now. The shift reflects wartime needs and industrial adaptation as technology moves from traditional horse power to motorized farming equipment.
Twenty years after a Thanksgiving dinner for Seattle’s blind people begun by Paul Singermann the annual event continues. His son I J Sinnermason carries on the memorial at Mewes cafe teria corner of Second Ave starting at 12 o clock Thursday with over 150 blind guests and escorts invited. Rain falls in the Saharah Desert and explorers report an underground streamer could yield water.
John Cunningham of 168 Union Ave Portland Oregon recounts his wife Marys dramatic recovery from long Rheumatism and breakdown after taking Tanlac. He notes weight gain improved appetite sleep and energy plus relief from swelling and pain. Tanlac sold in Seattle at Bartell Drug Stores under official supervision.
An old time home remedy suggests using sage tea with sulfur to darken gray or faded hair. A pharmacy product Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is recommended as a simpler, ready to use option that coats each strand with a natural looking, even dark result after several applications.
OMD presents satin ribbon robes in plain colors plaids and Indian patterns as practical gifts. Stocked for Christmas with sizes 2 to 4 2 to 6 and 6 to 14 years priced at 1.95 2.95 and 3.95.
H A Hammond proprietor of the Eagles Nest at Issaquah is jailed on federal charges. He faces December 1 plea after a Monday arraignment before Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer. Hammond was arrested on a bench warrant by Deputy U S Marshal Frank Colligan amid claims the shop sold illicit drinks.
Capt. L. E. Ransom, son of Major A. E. Ransom of Seattle, served with Norton-Harris hospital unit and earned the French Military Cross fourragere. After joining the U S army he transferred from French ambulance service and became a captain in the quartermaster corps. He returned to Seattle briefly to visit his father.
An old health ad prescribes a hot water phosphate cure to cleanse toxins from the blood and alimentary canal. It claims headaches stem from auto intoxication, and that limestone phosphate in hot water before breakfast relieves symptoms and purifies the system.
Holton farmer Hans Johnson told police on Monday that a grip with 800 dollars in cash and 200 in Liberty bonds was stolen from his house on November 14. He had failed to notify authorities for nearly two weeks.
Standard value and quality describe shirts on display in a wide assortment. Sizes 14 to 18. Made in coat style with soft cuffs, they feature crepes, oxford cloth, percales and madras in colored stripes and figured patterns. Main Floor, Rear.
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