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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1913

Page

5

St Jacobs Oil advertised as quick backache relief

The ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a magical and harmless remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic pain. A small trial bottle is all you need with immediate soothing effect claimed after fifty counts.

Sciatica St. Jacobs Oil

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Colds

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for nasal congestion catarrh and sore throat. A small bottle is recommended to open air passages reduce headaches and eliminate runny nose with immediate soothing relief and overnight improvements.

Ely Hly

Letters to Grey about dances love and advice

Readers discuss car accident injuries and fairness in blame. A young wife seeks dance guidance while others handle temper, jealousy, and marriage lines. Column offers practical, non graphic counsel on relationships, social limits, and moving forward after conflicts.

Hyomel Claims Fast Relief For Catarrh And Croup

Hyomel relieves catarrh coughs bronchitis and infant croup in minutes with medicated air not stomach drugs. It supposedly destroys germs soothes inflamed mucous membranes and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists with complete outfit priced at $1 from Booth Hyomet Co New York.

Booth & Hyomet Co Nuffaio N. Y Hyomet

Regular extra heavy $10 Gold Crowne and Never Slip Plates

A short item noting regular extra heavy ten dollar Gold Crowne coins and Never Slip Plates. The text lacks clear context or event, listing item names without dates or locations.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

An old time recipe revived in a 50 cent Wyeth product offers to restore natural color to faded gray hair. A downtown druggist says it darkens evenly and naturally while improving scalp condition. Apply with sponge or brush one strand at a time for fuller, glossier hair.

Free Eye Remedy Claim Preaches Glasses Not Needed

An advertisement urges readers that many wear glasses unnecessarily and promotes a home remedy. It claims an Optona and water solution used as eye baths will strengthen eyes and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses, warning neglect leads to worsening vision.

Optona

Ambassador Wilson Defends Embassy Record in Letter

Henry Lane Wilson, whose Mexico ambassadorship resignation took effect Oct. 15, released a letter dated Aug. 28 to Secretary Bryan. He denies British offense over an interview and accuses Bryan of unjustly discrediting a diplomatic officer and exposing the State Department to hazardous ventures.

Spokane Wash Henry Lane Wilson Mexico Bryan Wilson Foreign Office Department of State

The Virginian brings Owen Wister’s tale to Seattle stage

The Virginian dramatizes Owen Wister’s Wyoming drama in Seattle with a simple brave love story. Performances run for a week with prices 15c to 50c, bargain night Monday at 25c, and matinees Thursday Saturday Sunday at 25c. Reservations advised for Tuesday seating.

Owen Wister Wyoming Plains Seattle

All Linen Household Cloths and Table Linen Ad

Advertisement listing prices and varieties of all linen damask textiles for home use. Includes all linen heavy damask 72 inch wide in spot chrysanthemum stripe tulip with borders ivy Easter fly or shamrock priced at 1.00. Also breakfast cloths napkins and round scalloped cloths with sizes and designs. Third Floor. Ca

ROKEN Parisette Redfern Lily of France XTRA

Remark on vows and fourth marriage promise

A narrator recalls an old tale where a man sought a fourth marriage vow from his ailing wife. She declined politely, noting his past marriages and asserting she would keep the same right for herself. He died, she did not remarry, but she held firm to her stance.

Surprises in Seattle Over Simple Buckthorn Remedy

The quick Buckthorn bark glycerine remedy known as Adlertica creates excitement in Seattle by claims of rapidly relieving constipation sour stomach and gas. Swift's Pharmacies on Second Ave and 235 Broadway sell the product as the most thorough bowel cleanser.

Seattle Adlertica Swift's Broadway

Selfishness or unselfishness in dating etiquette

A reader asks if thanking a date who pays for a show is proper and how to respond when a young boy is to take them to a show. The answer notes a simple polite closing by saying one enjoyed the evening and had a good time.

Nike Ib A

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