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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
6
A call urges public support for unconditional surrender of Germany as war aims. The letter to President Wilson praises his stance and asks that hostilities end only after Germany capitulates, emphasizing adherence to US war aims.
Readers letter a wide list of signatories adding to the Star’s appeal to President Wilson. Names from Seattle and Bremerton to Granite Falls and Everett pledge support for unconditional surrender terms and peaceful postwar policy, reflecting a broad civic response.
Years ago fat loss relied on diet and exercise, but the Marmola regimen claims to melt two to four pounds weekly with no dieting. The ad urges readers to buy Marmola 7 section Tablets through druggists or directly from the Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan.
An old advertisement extols Hamlin Wizard Oil as a safe first aid antiseptic for wounds and minor injuries. It promises quick relief from pain and inflammation for bruises cuts burns bites and stings plus a stiff neck sore feet cold sores canker sores earache and toothache with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Hamlin Inold Liver Whips as pleasant pink pills for constipation or headaches at 24 cents.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Russian officials debating how President Wilson will handle the Russian problem after evacuating occupied Russian territory. They foresee joy at liberation of Ukraine Crimea Caucasus Poland and the Baltic provinces but warn Bolsheviks may trigger renewed civil war and reign of terror. County commissioners have postponed sessions due to the Spanish flu epidemic.
Thousands suffer stomach upset due to liver and bowel disorder. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver and stimulate natural digestion. Purely vegetable, olive oil mix, no griping, two tablets at bedtime ease indigestion. 10c, 25c per box.
Special Assistant Attorney General Clarence L. James notes that failure to carry registration cards leads to the arrest of more than 20 men daily. The law requires men aged 18 to 45 to have their registration card at all times. Reames adds detentions occur if a man cannot prove registration, with authorities preferring not to jail individuals who lack the card.
General Harvey J. Moss traveled to Washington to press for federalization of the Third Washington Regiment of National Guard infantry, now organized at 1,650 men. He plans talks with War Department officials on this move and its implications for state and national defense.
Manchester England October 16 Winston Churchill British minister of munitions says allied nations will wholeheartedly indorse President Wilson's stern answer to Germany. C W Lavering superintendent Mount Pleasant cemetery has been elected to fill a similar post at Tahoma cemetery North Yakima January.
A reader recounts a family history of anemia and the perceived benefits of Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs. Elsie Monatesse of 2 Porter Street Haverhill Maas and her seventeen year old daughter Antoinette both used the pills with reported improvements in appetite strength and color. They describe prior poor appetite headaches and fatigue improving after three boxes. The ad urges contacting Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY for price and free book.
Promote stomach health to prevent biliousness sick headaches and dizziness. Keep the stomach liver and bowels in order by timely use of proper health laws for a healthier body.
King County Democratic chairman filed a list of candidates to fill vacancies for the November 6 ballot. Names include Mullane for county commissioner and Casey, Shay, Kuhn for justice of the peace, Palmer for representative, Wings for state senator, Kilduff and Ince for state representatives, Gere for county clerk, Nelson for coroner, and several constables in Seattle precincts.
A detailed table lists total war savings stamps owned by members of various Seattle area societies and companies up to September 30. The list excludes groups below $2,000 and highlights prominent contributors such as Frank Waterhouse Co and Ames Boiler Shop with figures ranging from the thousands to the tens of thousands.
Deputy Assessor Frank W. Hull clarifies that the 4.88 mills total for Seattle includes city state and county levies plus city schools and that the city’s municipal increase is 2.36 mills with separate rises for the county state and school districts. The port of Seattle has no levy for 1918 and the King county levies are published for taxpayer clarity. Antone Ferraras is held on $3,000 bail on illegal traffic charges.
Captain D A McAlpine reports that 5000 white men in the Kuskokwim river district Alaska face possible starvation this winter as the steamer Ruby leaves Seward unable to bring adequate supplies. He says the shortage is already felt and blames an overloaded steamer and poor weather. He cites the deaths of thirty whites and many natives in the previous winter from famine.
Seattle’s registration closed with 69,482 names, far below 1916 totals. Analysts estimate over 40,000 eligible citizens did not register, while 3,112 new voters registered since the primaries.
Take a blood tonic to strengthen against winter hardships. The ad promotes S. S. S. as a pure vegetable blood purifier and booster, claiming it restores vigor, treats chronic blood conditions, and wards off illness. It urges readers to buy at a drug store and consult Swift Specific Co. for medical advice.
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