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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
5
San Francisco resident J. A. McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair explains a home remedy to darken hair. He shares a mix of water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to apply twice weekly. He says the formula softens and glosses hair without dyeing or staining the scalp.
Paris reports French forces crossed the Guise at Barenton-Dugny despite machine gun defenses on the Behny Loisy hills. In Champagne Gen Gouraud’s troops reached the southern outskirts of Rethel as of today’s battlefield updates.
The Finnish government served notice on General von der Goltz demanding removal of German troops. Finnish Republican and socialist papers agitate for approaching the Entente, citing past pro Germany relations as unneutral.
A small bottle of Danderine bought at a drug store is rubbed into the scalp to eliminate dandruff. With regular use, the scalp becomes free of flakes, and itching and hair loss cease after two or three applications.
An old time recipe advises applying a sage tea mix with sulphur to darken faded gray hair. A ready-made Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores to achieve natural, even darkening with repeated applications.
Employees of listed firms were documented as 100 percent subscribers to the Liberty Loan payroll drive. Companies include Bank for Savings, Hotel Sorrento, National Grocery Co, Northwest Trust and Savings Co, Singer Sewing Machine Co, Westinghouse Electric Mfg Co, Puget Sound Candy Co, Spokane Grain Co, and others with varied pledge amounts.
Lieut. J. M. McLean of the U S naval reserve son of John McLean district manager of the Standard Oil sold 47000 in bonds in a New York theatre a week ago. A wealthy man asked the distance from Seattle and McLean replied seven thousand miles then the man subscribed 7000 dollars of bonds and another buyer paid one dollar per mile for the distance.
Frank Walker employment agent for Duthie's shipyard secretary Short of the State Federation of Labor and Serg. Maj. Robinson the first Canadian soldier decorated for bravery spoke to Price shipyard workers Monday noon urging further subscriptions to the Liberty Loan.
An old proven remedy promises quick relief from cold symptoms. It loosens phlegm soothes throat irritation and restores comfort, with decades of popularity and wide availability at druggists.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to relieve torpidity and cleanse the system. It claims the pills are perfect bowel trainers that cleanse the body surely and comfortably.
Forty five engineers respond to a naval mobilization call and await physicals before induction into the naval reserve. They will attend the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken for five months of post graduate engineering instruction and then serve as junior engineer officers on cargo vessels with potential commissions as ensigns.
Prince Axel of Denmark attended a Bkinner and Eddy ship launching at noon. A luncheon by M. J. Lehmann concluded the day. Prince Axel and his party planned to depart for the Routh Mon night. Raymond Frasier was rescued from 40 feet of water by the prince at Lake Curl after slipping from a fishing log. Police Chief Joel Warren and locals joined the outing as the prince and his staff fished and caught a three and a half pound salmon trout.
A captured German six inch gun and other implements of warfare were paraded through Beattie streets to rally support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Speakers warned Seattle’s $27,000,000 quota remained unmet as crowds watched the procession and flaming placards urged citizens to buy bonds in defense of the Allies.
Sore backs and lumbago cases are claimed to ease within fifty counts with a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Liniment. The soothing formula is described as harmless, non staining, and effective against neuritis, sciatica, and aching backs.
A wartime promotional line urging daily thrift stamp purchases to support the war effort. The slogan reinforces civilian sacrifice and national finance during conflict.
A local dental office promotes health and urges residents to visit for a free examination. It touts a staff of graduate, state board certified dentists, guarantees satisfaction, and claims lower prices due to high volume. The owner emphasizes painless dentistry and invites a no obligation checkup.
Gen Horvath's government amalgamates with the Siberian coalition formed by Omsk and Vladivostok, after a prior faction resisted the new rule. The union links Horvath with the OMBK alliance via Tokyo, Oct 10, through delayed dispatches.
Spain will take immediate possession of 15 550 tons of German shipping as an acquittal for Spanish ships sunk in the war. Advices from the frontiers report the decision to put the ships into active service.
Captain C C Westerlund and the crew of the Cor dove in Alaskan waters have wired for 2050 dollars in Liberty Bonds subscribed by crew members.
Advert says Hyomeol cures catarrh and related illnesses by daily inhalation. Claims a complete outfit with hard rubber inhaler and Hyomeol liquid is inexpensive and effective, with no stomach dosing. Promotes Bartell Drug Co as seller.
A sales pitch-style note promises every appliance perfected for painless dentistry and claims no expense spared to give Seattle residents the best available care and technology.
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