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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
4
Seattle and King county report a fourth Liberty Loan uptake near 26.87 million dollars with about two million over the goal while delayed replies continue to arrive by mail. State quota stands at 58.22 million, exceeding target by nearly eight million as auditors prepare results late Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Official reports indicate about 22 million people or 20 percent of the population responded to the Fourth Liberty Loan. Unofficial figures suggest the nation oversubscribed the $6 billion plan, marking a roughly 20 percent rise in sales over the Third Loan.
A large circulation testimonial tells how Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped women with monthly weakness and pain. Mrs Aature Lawsos of Athol Massachusetts and Mrs H Rossxamr of San Francisco report relief and renewed strength after trying the remedy. The ad invites readers to write for special health guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
The ad warns that seven thousand persons yearly die from rupture and promotes a home self treatment. It touts the PLAPAD pad as a non shifting, strapless relief that allegedly seals the hernial opening and prevents rupture from reoccurring. It urges readers to request free information by mail from PLAPAD CO in St. Louis Missouri.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural alternative to calomel for cleansing bowels and liver and improving bad breath. It claims the tablets purify the system without unpleasant effects and notes a 25 cent per box price with a take one or two daily regimen.
Seattle subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan reached 27,474,300 by noon with county totals near 1.5 million over quota. Payroll bond clubs and industrial division expect near 5 million from workers, bringing Seattle wage earners to about 10 million. County Chairman C M Willa credited community effort and thanked publicity director Frank Waterhouse for strong local support.
In Seattle, thirty four civilians died from Spanish influenza and pneumonia in the last 48 hours with four on Monday morning. The city hospital and emergency center report hundreds ill as public health officials urge care and nurse volunteers are sought.
Washington reports that about 22 million Americans invested in the Fourth Liberty loan, with eight of twelve Federal Reserve districts exceeding their quotas. Treasury plans suggest a fifth loan around March 1919 as funds from the fourth loan are spent by mid November. Individual subscriptions rose with each loan, from 4.5 million in the first, to 9.6 million in the second, and 18.3 million in the third.
United States military planners proceed with a plan to deploy 4,000,000 troops overseas by mid year as Austria and Turkey weaken Germany’s position. The War Department coordinates quartermaster supplies and the Shipping Board for increased troop and cargo transports. The strategy assumes continued German resistance into next year and a potential shift at the peace table.
Government seeks petroleum technicians for the Bureau of Mines. Applicants may write an exam on November 12 at the 303 Post Office Building. Salaries range from 2500 to 3000 dollars yearly.
Parents urged to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing of stomach, liver and bowels. The ad promotes the fruit laxative as safer than calomel and castor oil, claiming it avoids harm, and directs readers to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear bottle labeling.
The store promotes its special expertise in house furnishings covering all kinds of products and aims to satisfy every customer demand with comprehensive selection and service.
The supplier announces readiness to meet customer demand with a large new assortment of soft decorative materials. The 36 inch wide drapery fabrics come in new shades and can satisfy window covering needs immediately. Priced per yard at PGE and 81.10.
Four Seattle youths face jail after allegedly stealing the auto of Beattle man C R Collins and driving to Tacoma. The car wrecked south of Auburn at 4 30 am Monday, injuring several occupants, with Buford Brown Glen Noble ages 15 and two girls aged 17 and 15 in custody.
Portland dispatch reports six influenza deaths as of October 21 in Portland. Local health officials warn of rising illness as hospitals monitor capacity and urge preventive measures for residents.
General Pershing sent a message to the commander of the American corps in France and Belgium praising officers and soldiers for advancing over 10 miles and capturing more than 6,000 prisoners since September 27 amid strong resistance. The note, dated October 21, highlights the Allied effort under the British front.
The Marmola Prescription Tablets are promoted as a simple way to shed two to four pounds weekly without dieting or excessive exercise. Advertisements claim thousands endorse the method and offer tablets for 75 cents or via direct mail from Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan. They are described as harmless and without causing wrinkles or flabbiness.
An advertisement promotes Hamlin Wizard Oil for sore throats and chest colds with claims of rapid relief. It touts nitro phosphate as a general strength aid, noting it improves appearance and health by feeding nerves and body cells, while warning against misuse by those not seeking weight gain.
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