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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
6
A Cincinnati authority claims a few drops of Freezone applied directly to a corn will lift it out with no pain or soreness. The drug costs about a quarter ounce at drug stores and dries instantly without inflaming surrounding tissue. The note suggests high heel wear harms women’s feet.
In Moscow and other consulates German and Austrian agents used American staff to pass intelligence. Consul General Summers uncovered parcels labeled American Consulate addressed to a German name, revealing valuable enemy information. Fifteen German clerks were dismissed after the discoveries.
Camp Lewis scene as Albert Tew and Harold Hazen of the 7th Seaforth Highlanders describe sleeping on bare boards with blankets and rubber sheets at the Washington post before heading to France. They praise better meals and drills in England, note lack of tea, and mention a baby blue and white badge signaling their departure.
Tokyo announces an order to stabilize prices for daily necessities including rice and grains. The measure targets wartime food speculators and imposes up to three months imprisonment or a fine of 59 dollars for those charging excessive prices.
Washington reports that Holland will continue to ship grain and other American foods to Germany to feed about 1.2 million Prussian soldiers on the western front, while the Embargo Board under Vance McCormick keeps the export ban in place. Joost Van Vollenhoven pleads with Uncle Sam to lift the embargo, but Germany demands large Dutch exports of milk butter cheese pork meat live cattle and various foods. The record shows Germany has long taken a major share of Dutch meat and dairy.
An advertisement urges taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after large meals to aid digestion. It claims enzymes in the tablets digest food, prevent gas, and stop souring, inviting readers to buy a 50 cent box and mail a coupon for a free trial package.
Rago, famed for eluding a "Russian torture board," leads a new Orpheum bill in a five act vaudeville program. Supporting acts include Gertrude Powell planologue girl, the Schultzen comedians, Eddie Kole in blackface, and the Bonnell Trio musical marvels.
The Western Forestry and Conservation association opened its annual meeting Wednesday at the Press club auditorium with talks by R. B. Kellogs and E. T. Allen. Dr. Wilson Compton of the federal trade commission will discuss governmental interests in lumber. The Pacific Logging congress follows Thursday and Friday.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various produce names such as bananas cranberries grapes lemons and oranges with scattered quantities and prices. It mentions locations like Yakima and Concord and includes stray numbers and codes, but the overall itemization is incomplete and context is unclear.
Cynthia Grey rebukes a reader named Galmoy who blames women’s attire for attacks in Seattle. She argues male depravity, not dress, fuels violence and urges teaching in homes that male desires are not legitimate or excusable. She notes professional women and suburban attackers contradict the premise.
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless, dietless weight loss solution promising two to four pounds weekly. It claims no exercise required and urges purchase via druggists or direct mail to Marmola Co. Detroit. The piece then interjects stray social commentary on prostitution and policing.
A 20 year old man writes seeking guidance on a romance at work. He confesses genuine feelings for a coworker who believes in marriage, but he contemplates deception to end the relationship. The letter urges honesty to avoid greater hurt later.
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