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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
3
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie of Kansas City shares a home formula to darken gray hair. Mix one ounce bay rum and glycerine with Barbo Compound in half a pint of water, apply twice weekly until the shade reaches the desired level. The mixture is not a dye and leaves hair soft and glossy.
A 30 day trial offer bills a one dollar stomach preparation named Jo-to from Bellingham Washington. The ad promises instant relief from gas sour stomach belching and swelling after meals with a two minute effect and allows return or payment after 30 days if not satisfied.
The fair rentals commission authorized sweeping rent reductions at its Securities Building meeting. Capitol Hill rents dropped from 42.50 to 27.50 while an Alki landlord’s 45 rate was cut to 25. Summer rentals were barred in winter for several Alki properties. Many apartments citywide saw decreases 10 to 26 percent. one tenant was ordered to vacate for a shocking living condition. Forty three cases were reviewed.
A U S District Court proceeding before Judge Edward Cushman sought judgment against Alton Lane of Hiiness for delinquent rent on lands leased in 1913 to promote oil and gas projects near Mochpa under the Taholah Indian Agency. The government seeks recovery for nonpayment as 784 Indians at the agency and hundreds more are expected.
Otage City officials send a red flag with blue patch to U S attorney Fred Robertson asking for interpretation. The emblem features five stars in the blue area, a dagger and torch in the center, a green star and a half moon in white in a corner, prompting a district attorney probe into its origin.
Billy Sunday, in Fort Worth, praises peace, the defeat of Prussia, and American resolve. He lauds Christ’s superiority to Krupp, the Cross over iron, and God arming the nation to win World War I. He envisions a stronger U S role and a world fed by American bounty.
Orrin F. Drew of 1516 Third Avenue lost three blue silk union suits and twelve pairs of socks when a thief stole the goods from his sedan while the car was stopped at the curb Tuesday evening. He had just bought the items and did not expect to wear them.
United States Marshal F.E.R. Tobey arrested M Hill chief chef of the Milwaukee railroad train and the dining car crew between Rockdale and Cedar Falls after four suitcases of whisky were found hidden above a door.
An advertisement extols Mi-O-Na stomach tablets as the best prescription for indigestion. It claims the tablets build up the stomach, restore strength and digestion, and guarantee results or money back. The product is sold in small tablets and large boxes by druggists and Partell Drug Co.
A sing song style ad promotes the Florence Upstairs Store at Second and Union in Old Times Building. It touts humor as mood boost and urges readers to shop outfits including suits coats and dresses while promising savings. It mentions Sarah and a smiling buyer mindset as part of the sales pitch.
City officials finalize a plan to obtain four prime Lake Union shore line lots near Densmore Ave in exchange for less suitable property. The agreement also includes stock and supplies of the traction lines but not electrical equipment, inside a $15 million package. The complete legal description was to be turned over to Corporation Counsel Wal ter F. Meier after coordination by Councilman W. H. Moore and utilities chief Thos. F. Murphine in talks with A. W. Leonard of the traction company.
The crew of the steamship West Pildara leaves port soon after being presented with a phonograph and records by the Chamber of Commerce. The chamber again provides a phonograph and records for the Jackies on the Weat Cressy, which sails for foreign party the first week in December. Chamber contact Main 6060 local 11.
A watch was stolen ten days ago from a resident on BR. F. DD. route No. 4. Police are urged to hasten pursuit as the suspect Burelare has a head start and the victim, Wilson, has not yet reported the incident.
Judge King Dykeman on Tuesday dismissed the mandamus action by Prosecuting Attorney Alfred Lundin seeking a coroner’s inquest into the shooting and cremation of K. Yamakawa. Coroner Tiffin refused inquest, deeming the shooting circumstances clear. A child’s bank with $10 and a purse with $5 were stolen from Mrs. P. Sater’s home at 503 Denny Way Tuesday night.
A statewide effort by the U S employment service aims to place discharged Camp Lewis soldiers in civilian work. Mayors, chambers, and civic groups will cooperate with community labor boards as 36 000 soldiers demobilize at several hundred daily starting December 1. Employers should contact their nearest office at Seattle 110 Cherry St with wage, duties, and living-condition details.
Doctors endorse a new treatment from Dr. Pierce aimed at uric acid problems, backache, rheumatism, and kidney or bladder trouble. The ad urges purchasing Anuric or Pleasant Pellets with guaranteed satisfaction and a mail order trial from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Advertising copy states the remedy treats coughs colds and bronchial attacks by soothing inflamed membranes loosening mucus and promoting sleep. Claims emphasize quick relief and safety with widespread availability from druggists.
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