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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

2

Shoes in 5 to 9 sizes in black tan and white at 19c

Advertises shoe sizes five through nine in black, tan, and white. Some pairs are seconds but all are described as splendid quality at nineteen cents. Brand noted MaccDougall Southwick First Mleer.

Sterling Dentistry Prices in Your City

Local advertisement claims guaranteed dental work with fixed prices in your city. It markets affordable procedures and urges readers to call for a quote and visit the clinic for service details.

Youngest Bride in Iowa May Become Youngest Widow

Sioux City reports Mrs. Bonnie Dale Pack, once dubbed the youngest bride in Iowa after marrying at 13 to an 18 year old husband in January, faces a divorce suit in which her husband accuses her of infidelity and running around with other men.

Sioux City Bonnie Dale Pack Iowa Packs Pack

Dandruff Cure Claim for Arvon Preparation

An advertisement asserts that four ounces of equid arvon dissolved on the scalp at night will dissolve all dandruff by morning with three or four applications. It promises relief from itching and an improved hair texture and notes arvon liquid is available at drug stores.

Germans Urge Women to Sacrifice Goods for War Relief

The Frankfurt Zeitung appeals to German women to surrender jewelry clothing and household items to fund Berlin war relief. It lists items from gold to gowns and even lamps and toys, directing them to offices for gold clothing and household effects. Berlin reports 76.25 million dollars paid in war relief across three years with hundreds of thousands of claims and public meals aiding residents. Helfferich named to reconstruct trade toward a peace basis, seen as a de facto peace negotiator for the chancellor.

The Frankfurt Zeitung Germany House of Germany Women of Germania Household Effects Collections Objecta of Art Berlin Helfferich

Swedish club names three to handle liberty loan subscriptions

A three person committee was appointed by the Swedish club to oversee obtaining subscriptions to the second liberty loan. The appointees are Carl J. Smith F. E. C. Johnson and C. F. Nordstrom.

Carl J. Smith FE. C. Johnson C. F. Nordstrom

Meter Cheats Keep Sleuths On The Jump

City light officials report widespread theft of electricity using improvised devices to meter tampering. Marie and Joseph Siedel, arrested after a bath scheme, receive 20 and 25 dollar penalties. Others including a deacon and residents at various addresses face fines as the city notes 85 convictions this year totaling over $1,000 in back payments.

Marie Joseph Siedel Howell Joseph Watson GH. Gallant City Hight Department Philip Tworoger Osbourn Robert EK. Cheadle Warren Ave Ariolis Baldacelino 23Rd Ave. S Light Department Williams Seattle

Freckle Cream Made From Lemon Juice and Orchard White

A vintage tip explains mixing three ounces of orchard white with lemon juice to create a cheap freckle and tan lotion. The technique promises clear, soft skin and fading blemishes when massaged daily on face neck arms and hands.

Light Department Investigates Unusually Low Bills

A utility questions customers whose monthly charges stay at a 50 cent minimum year round. Investigations lead to meter checks and potential court action if a dead meter is found on a residence.

Light Department

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