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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
8
An advertisement claims Freezone dissolves hard and soft corns in moments. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and removes corns and calluses without soreness or irritation. The product is touted as the sensational Cincinnati invention.
A New Yorker Edward J 1819 C announces a free mailed book claiming tobacco habit can be banished quickly with delight benefits. It promises improved health, sleep, eyes, appetite, digestion, vigor, memory, and efficiency, and relief from irritability and craving.
A Polish patriot in Paris warns allies to keep the East in view during peace talks. He argues a German victory plan would enlarge Germany and oppress Slavic nations, urging inclusion of Poland and neighboring states in any settlement and warning of central Europe betrayals. He cites Poland Bohemia and other Slavic regions suffering mass casualties captures and wealth loss under German occupation.
Paria authorities report preservation of milk butter and cheese for winter scarcity. Maximum price paid to producers is 37.5 centimes per litre with a 7 percent addition for 1 percent pints, reflecting pricing measures to secure dairy supplies.
The War Department lists 307 casualties on Monday night and 286 Tuesday morning. Among the Seattle area names are Private Lloyd Harvey killed in action and Private John Sorenson missing in action, with next of kin details provided. The list also cites Northwest and Pacific State casualties including nine Washington men, with ranks from sergeant to private and several wounded or in plane accidents. next of kin locations include Seattle, Oakland, Ban Francisco, Helena, and other Western cities.
War industries board signals future shoe regulations banning satin and colored shoes and lowering heel height to about one and seven eighths inches. Dealers expect price controls and supply shifts as leather for soles is redirected to troops. Industry figures note demand for colored shoes remains strong despite bans.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff, hair loss, and itchy scalp. It claims immediate effects, with hair becoming light, fluffy, and wavy, and promises new growth after weeks of use. It urges buying a small bottle from drug stores to prove its claims.
Far and Near News reports Andrew R. Black Seattle attorney funeral services at Bonney Watson chapel Tuesday. Lieut Frank A. Hellenthal promoted to captain. Marine enlistments quota met and closed. former service members still sought. Adelaide Pollock departs for France on reconstruction work. Lieut Reed C. Mills gassed in France and in base hospital. Capt Donald McQuarrie killed in action. Harold R. Peat unable to speak due to influenza. Ship yard workers may enter without union preclearance under new rule.
Public appeal urges citizens to invest in Liberty Bonds to prevent a looming indemnity payment of 15 billion dollars cited by critics as a potential threat to national finances. Authorities frame bonds as a defense against imperial demands.
A fragment notes displays showing a patriotic spirit in line with government wishes. The wording references a Christmas gifting context and urges conformity with official expectations. No clear names or dates are present.
Andrew Forstrom, 40, is jailed on an open charge after allegedly offering 450 to Dr W Fort Jones to release four women in the city internment ward. In Missoula Lt James Simpkins, once chemistry professor, was killed in action in France. Police say Brown, a paroled prisoner, was arrested while planning to join the Canadian army. Seattle law enforcement reports cider sales banned. Russian trade envoy Foss studying Seattle relations.
In Berlin and other German cities crowds form at shoe stores at midnight waiting eight hours for a pair of shoes sold at high prices. People hold spots in line and resell them for five dollars or a pound of butter, turning the practice into a livelihood.
Beginning Tuesday night the First Girl Cadets of Washington will meet at Red Cross headquarters for a surgical dressing class. Plans seek to launch a series of classes if this experiment succeeds, with nutrition experts from the U S chief surgeon office guiding cooks and mess sergeants into chefs and dietitians.
A vintage home remedy promotes making cough syrup by mixing 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup or honey for a cheap, fast-acting solution. Claims include relief within 24 hours for coughs, throat tickle, hoarseness, croup, bronchitis, and bronchial asthma. The ad urges asking a local druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex from The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick, effective remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims relief from nasal congestion discharge feverishness sore throat and sneezing after two to three doses, with no substitute needed and low cost.
An ad claims a pain free method to banish hairs by mixing delatone powder with water to form a paste, apply to hairy skin for two to three minutes, rub off and wash away. One application suffices except in stubborn growths. buy delatone in original packaging to avoid disappointment.
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