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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
8
An advertisement asserts that St Jacobs Liniment stops rheumatic pain without internal treatment. It promises rapid relief from pain stiffness and soreness in joints muscles and back, including sciatica and neuralgia, by applying to the tender spot.
An old fashioned vegetable remedy promoted as a safe way to cleanse bowels, improve digestion and breath, and brighten eyes and skin. The ad urges brewing Dr Carter K and B Tea at home every other night to reach perfect bowels and better health for the whole family.
A mother writes to her daughter stressing that clothes and personal appearance influence a woman's spirits. She urges careful attention to attire to stay content and happy, signing affectionately as Your Mother.
The writer urges Vera to wear clothes stylishly and maintain personal grooming. She notes that good attire aids success in stage work, and emphasizes that neatness, tidy hair, clean nails, and bright teeth reflect self-respect. any woman can look smart with effort.
So called stomach troubles such as indigestion gas and heart burn are blamed on excess acid in the stomach. A teaspoon of diluted magnesia in water after meals or when symptoms appear neutralizes acid and eases discomfort. An anti acid like diluted magnesia is sold by druggists and should be taken as directed.
Retailers accused of profiteering will face the fair price committee Wednesday at 11 in Saunders' office. Names of alleged offenders were sent to U. S. District Attorney R. C. Baunders for the session and others may attend. Wholesale sugar price remains 9.55 cents per pound while local committee sets 11 cents as fair retail price amid reports of up to 15 cents.
Teachers organize preliminary steps for a state league at the county city building on November 1 at 1:30 p.m. County leagues in King Pierce Thurston and Pacific counties outline plans to raise professional standards and wages. Preliminary groups are being formed in Snohomish Kitsap and Walla Walla counties.
The Florence Room Heater is the center of attention on cold mornings as the new improved odorless and smokeless model goes for $4.98 at Grote Rankin Pike and Fifth. The Florence Oil Heater Special highlights a cost efficient heater option.
Thomas Murphine, superintendent of public utilities, urges ending free rides for children on Seattle streetcars. He reports as many as 50 000 children rode free between September 4 and October 1, many older than five. The utilities committee will weigh the proposal next Thursday.
Oct 21 note from George Johnston explains he killed himself after failed reconciliation with his estranged wife. The man, separated for two months, left a farewell letter as his wife began divorce proceedings.
In Spokane on October 21 Judge Webster ruled Mrs H Murphy insane after she returned her month old baby to the maternity ward, laid it on a bed, and knelt in prayer. She was committed to the Medical Lake asylum.
A corny health diary item claims meat forms uric acid that weakens kidneys. It advises using four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder irritation, touting the drink as safe and inexpensive.
A pharmacist promotes a vegetable tea tonic as a nightly aid for three weeks to improve blood and eyes. The ad emphasizes better health and clearer eyesight through regular use of the tonic.
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