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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement touts bitro-phosphate as a remedy for undernourished nervous individuals, claiming it supplies organic phosphate to nerves and cells to boost weight, strength, and nerve energy. It references rapid transformations and clinical tests at St. Catherine Hospital in North Carolina as supporting evidence.
The ad touts Bitro-Phosphate as a natural organic phosphate tonic that increases weight, strength, and nerve energy. It cites physicians praising its use in hospitals and warns against unsuitable use, emphasizing flesh growth and health improvements for those weak or run down.
Dr. Ménard Parrish of New York advises sufferers of stomach pain from indigestion gastritis or acidity to stop secret mixtures and take a teaspoonful of ordinary serathol in water. The product is described as an excellent neutralizer of acids and harmless with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
Fragmentary OCR style line notes symptoms and phrases about taste cobwebs brain and bad mood. No clear event, person, or organization identified.
Special from The Star reports that Queen Wilhelmina’s husband Prince Henry, a German prince, is unpopular in the Netherlands. Dutch sentiment favors the Allies, and there is talk of banishing Henry if tensions escalate. The queen remains devoted to her people, while Henry’s previous actions and border visits strain the royal position.
An advertisement claims thousands suffer stomach distress from overuse of pepsin and digestives. It promotes Miona stomach tablets as fast relief within five minutes and, with regular use, as rebuilding a weakened stomach to digest food. Bartell Drug Co guarantees them.
A 22 minute Thanksgiving banquet 2800 feet high marked the first airplane meal in history. Nine people were served turkey during a flight inaugurating the aerial mail service terminus linking New York Philadelphia and Washington.
The article profiles Mra. Fred Niblo wife of a director and actress Mies Bennett a Perth native who rose from stenography to Modesty in Everywoman. Discovered by Fred Niblo in Australia her beauty and talent propelled her to leading roles in early silent film.
A fragmented cinema program lists titles and performers including Liberty William in The Herder Wireless, Cleemmer Weren Kerrigan in One Dotter Hid, Norma Talmadge in ity, Lee Kids and Chaplin comedy, Aligack Abbe in Mystic Peers, with Coliseum and Colonial venues noted.
Advertised liniment claims rheumatism is pain only and that internal treatment is rarely needed. It promises instant relief by applying St Jacobs Liniment to the tender spot and says it soothes, loosens stiffness, and eases sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains, and swellings.
Diplomatic advices from the Bulgarian legation report Bolshevism stamped out in Bulgaria. Order restored after street demonstrations. Crown Prince Boris established on the throne with Malinoff heading a coalition government. America asked to send 100000 tons of wheat to relieve growing famine.
A conference between real estate agents and about 7,000 Chicago janitors was set for today to resolve wage disputes. The workers threaten to strike if their monthly pay is not raised by 3 to 5 dollars.
New York November 29 Mrs Dellora Gates widow of John W Gates dies here after an apoplexy. She took an active role in her late husband’s financial affairs and controlled a 30000000 dollar fortune after his death in 1911.
San Francisco officials vow to compel John B. Densmore to appear before the grand jury in the city and county. Foreman William H. McCarthy says failure to return could trigger an effort to persuade Governor Stephens to enforce compliance with the secretary of labor’s reported request.
An old advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges buying a small bottle of Danderine at a drug store to rub into the scalp, promising the hair will stop shedding and dandruff will disappear after several applications. The copy uses confident language typical of period retail ads.
The Seattle chapter of the Red Cross asks hygienic course graduates to report at once. Mrs Margaret Beaton located at Eliott 795 will receive all emergency calls for assistance.
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