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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
9
Edward M Thierry reports from Port Elizabeth South Africa on the unique snake park at Point Elizabeth with 17 African varieties. Curator I W Firesimmons demonstrates venom extraction and advocates anti venom serum and immediate wound care over whisky for snake bites.
Secretary Tago of the home office drafts a drastic prohibition bill for the diet. It would ban liquor for men and women under 25, with possible exception for sake at wedding ceremonies. The measure reflects a temperance push to conserve rice, backed by Nemoto and other peers.
John Golmas and Charles Hanson clashed after a turkey filled meal at Second Ave and Washington. Golmas praised Thanksgiving as a Greek origin while Hanson claimed Denmark. Patrolman Delp intervened and booked both men for too much cider.
An La Prensa editorial denounces President Wilson for ignoring the U S Senate in peace talks and treaty efforts. It faults his European trip without Senate consent and criticizes Col House as a confidential adviser amid motions against the league of nations.
An advertisement claims JO-TO provides immediate relief from digestive troubles within two minutes. It describes stomach and liver issues caused by improper digestion and toxin buildup. Free samples are offered at Bartell Five Big Stores and Swift & Co Your Big Stores.
Battling Reddy of New York defeated Chick Hayes of Indianapolis by decision after a 12 round fight in Boston last night. Reddy earned the judges' verdict over Hayes in a closely contested match.
The article notes Romania as a land where superstition permeates daily life from birth to death, shaping customs and beliefs across society. It highlights how folk practices and omens influence behavior and social norms in communities.
An advertisement urges readers to send $1 to Marmola Co. for Marmola Prescription Tablets claiming rapid weight loss of two to four pounds weekly. It touts the tablets as harmless and beneficial, requiring meals and bedtime doses without starvation or exercise, to achieve a trimmed figure.
An old grandmother recipe for darkening gray hair returns in Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The advertisement touts ease of use, saying a comb or brush applied overnight hides gray and adds luster, with modern ready-to-use formula offered by drug stores.
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