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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
7
Report cites official numbers for 1911 to 1919, noting a 220 percent surge since 1911 and a jump from 92 to 2,199 Japanese women admitted in San Francisco between 1908 and 1918. Also mentions border leaks at the Mexican line and a 25 mile-wide gap with inspectors scarce.
A promotional note urges sufferers to seek treatment for terrifying eczema with Swift Specific Co. products. It claims temporary washes cannot fully reach the trouble and promises free medical advice from a chief adviser on skin disorders. Contact Medical Department Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
In New York on October 17 researchers played soft music to Guernsey and Holstein cows after milking to trigger additional milk. Cows milked with music during milking showed an average 10 to 12 percent gain, with classical pieces and slow cadence yielding 12 percent.
London report notes miners and iron workers in Bargoed South Wales adopt a no beer no work rule to enforce discipline and safety, signaling protest or labor action amid ongoing industrial tensions.
Ada Robbina, 42 and mother of 14, was charged at Marylebone with stealing clothing valued at 50s from her daughter Mrs Prandon. She claimed she would wash them but pawned them and surrendered to police. The magistrate fined her 3 pounds and ordered repayment or 21 days imprisonment. Canadian manufacturers report alien laborers deserting to Europe.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as instant relief for indigestion acidity sour stomach and gas. It claims neutralizes excess acid, stops heartburn and belching without delay and encourages readers to buy now for comfortable meals.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson forecast that Canada’s Arctic coast will host major cities. He said Herschel Island climate matches or exceeds Winnipeg and northern plains will become a major global food producer. He advocated further ideas in this context.
London reports a staff of 600 at the war office remains on duty with annual costs of 550000 dollars. About 50 casualty reports are processed daily as advocates of government economy protest the spending.
London reports a tomato growing experiment by G. E. Grove at Evesham. A six foot plant bore 116 tomatoes last year, while a plant this year yielded 183 tomatoes on three branches. Showed a six foot leek, four foot ten inch beet, and a four and a quarter pound potato at Resolven annual products exhibition.
A statement advocates measures to establish herds of muskox and reindeer in Canada, arguing the animals would multiply and provide a nutritious, palatable meat food.
Chicago Oct 17 Bion J Arnold owner of the Elgin Belvidere railroad ended a strike by operating the car himself. He took direct control to resume service on his road, signaling a decisive action to end the stoppage.
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied nightly dissolves dandruff and stops itching. With several applications, all signs of dandruff supposedly disappear and hair becomes fluffy and glossy.
A small local note highlights Boldt's French pastry shop locations at Uptown 1414 3d Ave and Downtown 9183 2d Ave with a casual mention of a visit.
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