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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
6
A Seattle boy, private in base hospital No. 50, is reported dead from diphtheria in a letter from John Pieroth, a fellow unit member. The Shipping Board congratulates Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding on launching the first large steel hull in 84 days from keel laying, a new world record.
At Queen Anne High School students and staff embrace war efforts for Uncle Sam. Absences decline as classrooms host Liberty bonds drives, Red Cross collections, clothing for Helgians, fuel for gas masks, and Dressings work. Teachers arrange four hour shipyard shifts, study hours for sewing, and a vocational plan guiding future industry need.
A list of individuals and amounts donated to the Tobacco Fund including Char. O. Pleraon 2.00 and others such as G. McDaniele 1.00 and H. Steinbath 1.08. The fragment shows numerous small contributions with scattered names and sums amid a ledger-like record. The document references donors linked to addresses like 2119 Arcade and Broadway locations.
A long list of marriages and births is recorded with names ages and addresses. Entry details include William PR Truckey and Charlotte Weller, James JH Thompson and Minnie Farnat, and many other couples linked to Beattie Bremerton Seattle and Vancouver areas. Dates September and October appear for several weddings and births in this community notice.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It promises rapid results within ten minutes, with continued use showing new hair growth and shinier, fuller hair. The copy urges girls to try a small bottle bought at drug stores or toilet counters.
Advert shows Sloan's liniment claimed to ease stiff joints sore muscles sciatic pain and rheumatic twinges with no skin staining or mess. It emphasizes fast results and economy with a large bottle and recommends purchase at any druggist today.
A health note urges drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal bathing removes poisons toxins and sick feelings while improving digestion and breath. Get a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from a pharmacist. the remedy is inexpensive and nearly tasteless.
A user reports sudden weight gain from 95 to 105 pounds after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. They praise its effects on stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments and recommend it to others, claiming it relieves catarrhal mucus and inflammation. The ad notes a money back guarantee and lists Owl Drug Co and Bartell's Five Drug Stores as retailers.
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