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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
5
A historic medical advertisement touts S. S. S. as the cure for blood impurities causing pimples, skin eruptions, and scrofula. It claims the tonic purifies the system, revitalizes red blood cells, and improves complexion, with expert advice available from a medical adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
Senator Thomas Staples Martin urges end to compulsory military training and universal service. He calls to close war bureaus and munition plants, halt weapons production, and return railroads to private ownership. He argues peace demands shifting from war industries to civilian production.
After an honorable discharge in Vancouver Tommie Burns former world heavyweight champion arrives in Seattle to promote veterans aid efforts He plans a December 26 charity boxing event in Vancouver with profits for the Comrades of the Great War and hopes to meet Dempsey Fulton or Mickie King in the scheme King Kelly backs the benefit with Clanre Talt the former lightweight champ also set to box on the bill
Washington reports indicate the United States will probably refrain from joining the Entente in pressuring Holland to surrender the Kaiser. In Tacoma, Rev. P F Hylebos, 78, formerly from Neligum in 1870, died of pneumonia, noted as a pioneer from the University of Louvain.
All superior courts except Judge Frater's remain closed until Monday. Frater's court stays open to continue the Gottstein murder trial.
Draft Board No 10 in Need of Help at Division 10 411 Transportation building Reconclave and Columbia urgently seeks clerical volunteers to update September 2018 registrant records. Open to men or women with any daytime or evening availability until tasks finish. Chairman P L Allen appeals to teachers and senior students who assisted during the flu ban.
Mrs Annie Simmons of Puyallup recounts dramatic relief from long term weakness nervousness and indigestion after taking Tanlac. She reports vanished headaches swelling reduced appetite restored energy and four pound weight gain and now enjoys daily activities. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartel Drug Stores under a special representative.
Four performers from the Douglas Dancing Academy will entertain Santa Claus at the Armory on December 24 afternoon and evening in the dancing pantomime The Enchanted York. Jessie Jenner Ida Douglas Melba Dickerson and Gertrude Kline are named among the troupe. Seattle’s service flag children anticipate Christmas.
Red Crowes Christmas festival fills Armory on December 24 with a fairyland play Enchanted Forest starring 150 Hamilton Douglas Dancing Academy girl dancers led by Mrs Hamilton Douglas. Santa appears as 20 fairies accompany the snow ballet music by Wagners. Children will flow in and out all day as space limits are tested.
Sergeant Richard Nelson, son of Charles P. Nelson of 4016 Lindenst, was killed in action. He was 23 years old.
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