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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1919

Page

19

Health Chief Warns of Flu Return in City

New York City health commissioner Dr. Royal Copeland issued a warning as fourteen new flu cases surfaced in one day, signaling a possible fall outbreak. He urged universal precautions including mask use, sterilizing utensils, thorough hand washing, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, staying home when ill, and maintaining a healthy routine to prevent spread.

New York Royal R. Copeland New York City Niselty Copeland

Traffic Officials Gather in Seattle for Three Day Meet

Traffic officers from across the country converge in Seattle Monday for a three day convention to discuss improved traffic conditions. Meetings take place at the Public Safety building with displays of new signals and safety devices. Chief J Farren reports California officials will attend.

Seattle Public Safety California J Farren Warren

Thirteen I W W members acquitted in Spokane trial

In Spokane thirteen of twenty seven I W W members arrested in June for wearing the organization insignia were acquitted by a superior court jury after a nine day trial. Fourteen inmates awaiting trial on the same charge are expected to be released without trial.

Spokane

Invite Inspection urged to ease unrest over living costs

D. D. Stewart assistant Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club told a luncheon of the chamber's retail trade bureau that retailers should invite inspection of profits to quiet criticism of middlemen and relieve high living costs. Harold N. Moore, new secretary of the bureau, also spoke.

D. D. Stewart Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Chamber Retail Trade Bureau Masonic Club Harold N. Moore Mr. Stewart

High School Vanity Debate Spreads From NEA President

The National Educational Association president states that high school boys are more vain than girls, drawing debate on adolescent behavior and school culture.

The National Educational Association

Phosphate Tonic Promises Strength From Euro Phosphate

Article touts organic phosphate named Euro-Phosphate as a remedy for thinness and nervous exhaustion. It claims improved nerve tissue assimilation reduces tension and builds vigor, aiding fullness and health, while warning users seeking fat gain to use caution.

Sidney Shepard Stars in The Night Before Christmas at Palace

The new Palace program opens with Sidney Shepard in The Night Be fore Christmas as a kindly old Jew facing ruin yet sharing his last cent. Pete Detzell Joe Carroll in blackface deliver clever bits. Curtis and Buster train a fox terrier act demanding pay in advance. Harry T. Morey leads the photoplay The Man Who Won.

Sidney Shepard Palace Shepard Pete Detzell Joe Carroll Pantzer Kitty Fay Jack Thomas Burdell Curtis Buster Harry T. Morey Man

Assistance for Ex-Service Members Across Borders

Army officials announced joint arrangements between the United States and Canada to provide uniform medical treatment for former soldiers. Canadians will care for American soldiers as for their own and vice versa. Those ill within one year of discharge are entitled to free treatment without pay or allowances.

Vancouver B. C United States Canada

Jews Aid Fund New Seattle Subscription Toward Palestine Relief

The Bikur Cholim congregation in Seattle pledged 13600 toward a 35000000 national relief fund for Jewish war sufferers in Palestine and Europe after Rabbi Simon Glazer appealed at morning and evening services. Washington's quota stands at 47000, with a statewide drive planned soon.

Bikur Cholum Seattled United States Palestine Europe Simon Glazer Washington Glazer

Petaluma Displays Giant Egg Basket at California Show

Petaluma, famed poultry hub, sent a massive basket holding 72 528 eggs to the California Industries and Land Show. The container measures 15 feet long 5 feet high and 8 feet wide showcasing the district’s scale and production prowess.

Petaluma Center California Industries and Land Show

Gets It Corn Remover Ad Claim

An advertisement asserts a corn remover that peels corns off with no fuss or trouble using two drops. The copy claims a single universal method and promises immediate effectiveness, noting there is only one corn remover that works this way.

Costa I. Lawrence & Co Chicago Seattle The Owl Drug Co

Land Opening Starts With a Rush at Thurston County Farms

The Thurston County Farms opening excites buyers with strong demand for land in a proven district. Advertised as The Best Uncultivated Lena in Western Washington the land is offered by A H Reid Co from Belmore Station on the Northern Pacific Railroad. The site lies five miles from Olympia and near Camp Lewis, attracting inquiries from multiple regions.

Thurston County Farms Star A. H. Reid & Co Washington Belmore Station Thurston County Northern Pacific Olympia Seattle Tacoma Camp Lewis

Small Farms Offered At 60 To 75 An Acre

Land sale notice touts farms priced from 60 to 75 dollars per acre with 100 dollar cash and easy payments. Describes Lotl locality with silty clay loam soil free of gravel, deep and workable. Notes markets in major northwestern cities and a local cannery ready to buy fruit.

Northwest

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