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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement argues that boils and carbuncles worsen in winter due to damp, recommending Swift's Specifics No. 8 for blood purification. It claims the remedy cleanses and strengthens the blood, rebuilding vitality and aiding liver and kidney function, with guidance to contact the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
A woman cook and two men aboard the towboat Pronto were rescued after the vessel rammed the municipal dock and began sinking within five minutes. A watchman lowered a plank to the pilot house, saving all three.
In Lehigh County Pennsylvania a man aged 101 celebrated his ability to work. Taylor, born in Massachusetts, has a son four daughters grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The piece notes his long life and enduring fitness as evidence he remains capable of labor.
Figures from the service commission show New York City street railways including surface lines and subways carried about 2,000,000,000 passengers in a year. The statistician notes this total reflects all transit modes within the city.
Albert E. Galatin, chairman of the arts committee in Boston, asks President Wilson to empower an interallied artists commission to select art works demanded from Germany and Austria as war indemnity and partial reparation for cathedral and monument destruction by the Huns.
George Michels of Everett faced espionage charges in NC 8 District Court but the case was dismissed Tuesday for lack of sufficient evidence. Judge Neterer presided. government was represented by Attorney Folsom.
Grace Hoey Joseph Reno and Edward Clanelli star in Henry W. Savage's Have a Heart at the Metropolitan through Saturday. Keno and Green are familiar Seattle names, with Rosie Green a key company member and Hoey a former chorus member who rose to leading roles after a fortunate discovery.
Exams for high school are off this term due to flu disruptions officials announce. The state department of education says eighth graders will be promoted on teacher recommendations and no exams this term. In first class cities including Seattle promotion will be standard, with the next grade eight tests slated for May and June 1919.
The War Industries Board announced that all restrictions on publication of periodicals are rescinded except for daily Sunday and weekly newspapers. Publishers had asked continued control over news print use for the present.
Mrs Michael De Mott aged 60 died after a raccoon startled her in the Stamford chicken yard causing a fright that led to a stroke. Her husband was with her when the animal sprang from the coop. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 27.
Chicago authorities arrest Loula Kardos and Adolph Kanterich brokers at 67 Exchange Place on $3,000 bail each for allegedly receiving stolen Liberty bonds. They bought $10,000 worth of bonds stolen by a messenger for $4,500 as part of a case totaling about $52,000 in bonds stolen, with six other men arrested in connection.
In Kansas City a man pleads guilty to failing to license his dog. The assistant city counselor notes the dog Luther died yesterday at age 18 from a cough. The prosecutor and judge insist on obtaining a license within 10 months of noncompliance.
Justice Benedict in Brooklyn Supreme Court refused to grant a name change to Isidore Charles Weinzweig, denying his request to adopt Irving Warner. He stated the ruling prevents Germanic origin from being concealed by changing names.
Federal fisheries crews harvested fifteen million salmon eggs on Butte creek and Mill creek near Redding. The tally is expected to double by mid-December as the season closes.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston recommends permanent federal supervision of stock yards and related interests. He says the system has succeeded and should be extended, urging prompt congressional action to implement the plan.
Portland voters reject a proposed $230,000 yearly tax plan to raise teacher salaries. The measure targeted all teachers earning below 3000 dollars annually, offering a $20 monthly raise for those under the minimum, while most would gain at least a $200 annual increase.
Mrs. B C Keck chairs Belgian relief efforts as tag day is launched for Saturday. Seattle girls will sell tags in Belgian costumes with prizes for top sellers. A cake prize awards the best policeman seller and a dinner at Hotel Butler follows. Seattle lodge 7 plans a dance honoring the A O U W's 50th anniversary at Knights of Pythias hall.
Government purchases of Stearns' Electric Paste highlight its use in eradicating rats and mice. The paste, sold in small boxes, costs only a few cents and is described as effective for homes, stores, barns, and even cockroaches and water bugs.
This office claims full possession of record facts affecting real estate titles and assumes responsibility to escrow clients, avoiding misunderstandings arising from verbal agreements.
A. B. Pielanki chief of the Bureau of Investigation asks the Minute Men of Seattle and Washington state to aid in enforcing the act to exclude and expel aliens belonging to anarchistic classes. The measure was passed by Congress and signed by the president on October 16 and enforcement is assigned to the labor department.
In Skagit county the November election results show three women winning county roles. Worth Swanberg will serve as auditor, Nina Barron becomes county clerk, and Mrs Josephine C Preston is elected county superintendent of schools.
Allan I. Smith of Philadelphia searches for Capt. James Alexander's will after the Sophia sinking. If found the will would make Smith heir to all Alexander's real and personal estate including a claim to mine development funds of 150000 dollars.
Over 300 enlisted men and permanent personnel of the 161st depot brigade reported for medical exams at CAMP LEWIS as demobilization looms. No demobilization orders yet but expected within 24 hours.
BELLINGHAM November 27 William Follis an aged patriot had grown frail. He prayed to live until Kaiser defeat. Hearing the armistice had been aligned Follis thanked God and died a few days later.
A Lynn carpenter Mr Harry L Seaver recounts twenty years of rheumatic pain. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for relief and urges others to use them. The ad notes thin blood worsens rheumatism and promoting blood rebuilding with mail order options from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
John Henich a Union Iron Works boiler maker of San Francisco, formerly with Union Pacific in Kansas City, says Tanlac relieved eight years of stomach pain, gas, cramps, and constipation after two courses and three bottles. He reports rapid appetite, deep sleep, and overall health improvement, urging others to try Tanlac. Bartel Drug Stores in Seattle sell Tanlac under a special representative.
An advertisement touts four ounces of plain liquid argon to dissolve dandruff overnight. rubbing into the scalp stops itching, hair becomes fluffy and glossy, and a few applications are claimed to remove all signs of dandruff. Liquid arvon is marketed as available at drug stores though described as expensive.
An advertisement promotes Qban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye reforming gray hair to its original dark color. It claims gradual natural restoration without staining the scalp or affecting shampoos, also eradicating dandruff. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee priced at 75e.
Harmless remedy Hamlin's Wizard Oil claims quick relief for rheumatic pain sciatica back and lumbago and soothes joints and muscles. also promoted are Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and headaches. Advertising copy promises full refund if not satisfied. Price 30 cents for each product.
United States government and owners of coast wise vessels seek wireless operators of the 8S 0 8 kind for the merchant marine and emergency fleet corporation. William F. Downey radio inspector requests the YMCA train as many operators as possible. Prospective operators should apply at YMCA offices.
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