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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
4
New Orleans reports a flu outbreak with up to 15 000 cases and a thousand cases in one physician’s estimate. The colored population seeks protection by drinking tea brewed from banana leaves and wrapping in broad tropical leaves. University of Washington naval training station men are on a five day furlough.
A historical health notice claims a form of organic phosphate, Bitro-Phosphate, restores sleep and nerve strength, helps put on flesh, and boosts vitality when taken with meals. It warns to use only genuine Bitro-Phosphate and cautions against use by those not wishing to gain weight.
The King County Reconstruction Congress, born from the mayoral reconstruction committee after the armistice, finalized its permanent organization and by laws at Tuesday night’s council chambers meeting. Charter members may admit citizens who help the work, and next Monday officers and committees will be chosen by a nominating panel. A cooperation pact with the council of industrial relations will be pursued by Gottstein, McGillvray, and Beck. The congress will convene on the first Monday of each month.
James Allen, state highway engineer, urges Frye Washington to include a vast program of bridges and highways in its reconstruction plans to reclaim outlying districts.
Mrs Harriett KE Holbrook 84 Seattle pioneer dies at son Capt Richard Holbrook Jr home 660 Mercer Ellensburg notices W Pautzke former Northwest Association of Photographers and Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce head dies after influenza H Bloedel to speak to Seattle Chamber Friday at Masonic club miniature British war tank shown at First Ave and Marion St Private Charles Heatland and Harry Garey operate it Myrtle chapter of CFE S plans rummage sale Friday and Saturday at South End market Judge King Dykeman to address Canadian club Friday at Masonic club rooms Arcade Building Seattle
Skinner and Eddy shipyard minstrels rehearse nightly for a December Metropolitan Theatre concert. A blackface parade precedes the show with proceeds benefiting the Skinner & Eddy soldiers and sailors relief fund.
England broadcasts a call to men aged 19 to 34 on general service to reenlist for overseas garrisons and home reserves. They may keep their current rank up to sergeant, with pay and separation allowances continuing. A bounty is offered for extending service before January.
Rio de Janeiro reports manganese mines in Krai, idle due to unprofitability, are gaining value as Brazilian manganese demand increases.
An old servant suspects a tramp of being the drowned son of the house in a tale told in Pals Firat at the Mission. A hobo contends with truth as a retired English bishop appears to preach next Sunday. Also Clever horseback riding in The Border Wireless at the Liberty.
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy using Never Tel tablets to darken gray hair. The text promises gradual darkening and softer, more luxurious hair after several treatments, claiming it was developed by an analytical chemist. It offers purchase via drug stores or direct mail from Never Tel Laboratories in Kansas City, Missouri.
The calendar lists seven screening entries with titles such as The Herder Wireless and The Forbidden City. Cast members include William Hart Warren Kerrigan Serme Talmadge and Wallace Ted with various showings at Clemm er Coliseum Rea Sthand Mission Colossal and Class A venues.
A noisy early cinema page reviews The Man From Funeral Range at the Strand where a horseman dodges rocks near the Arizona line and a woman’s guilt remains in doubt. J Warren Kerrigan stars in One Dollar Bid at the Clemmer as Toby, a derelict rising to power. Norma Talmadge’s The Forbidden City runs at the Coliseum with a harsh past court scene. Doug Fairbanks in The Lamb heads Rex, Fatty Arbuckle doubles with At the Waiters Ball, and Elizabeth Risdon’s Mother closes at Colonial with Jane and Katherine Lee plus a Chaplin short.
Mrs. William Lewis, who had been in hiding, appeared with her jailed husband to comfort him after he was sentenced to 20 days in jail and a $250 fine on a whisky selling charge. Her own hearing date has not yet been set by Commissioner McClelland.
An advertisement extols Peptiron as a potent combination of pepsin, nux, iron and celery. It claims to restore iron to the blood and aid recovery after influenza and grip, aiding worn out men, women and youths, including invalids and convalescents. Your druggist knows its merit.
Letter from Kh. Be. Robertson praises Wasa for opposing Burleson and calls for his removal. Robertson describes morale collapse and harsh conditions in the postal service, with delays from Portland to Five Rivers and widespread discontent. He urges newspapers and business leaders to address the issue and maintain pressure for reform.
Miss Ernestine Heslop longtime University of Washington librarian who came from New York City two years ago died of pneumonia. Her passing leaves a void in the campus library and local academic circles.
Mrs. Frazzk Fitzcenato of 25 N 41st St West Philadelphia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting nervous prostration backache and headaches after thirty years of illness. She urges other women to seek help and notes the company offers guidance from forty years of experience.
An Spokane, Washington woman aged 75 credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with stopping her severe cough from la grippe and pneumonia threat. The advertisement claims thousands testify to the medicine’s success treating coughs colds and whooping cough.
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