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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
6
A local druggist touts Sage and Sulphur for restoring dark hair color. The product reportedly darkens gray strands evenly and adds gloss, with claims of preventing dullness and fading as part of Wyeths Sage and Sulphur compound.
Allen Eaton, a University of Oregon faculty member, will resign and leave the school at the end of this week. The board of regents voted to accept Eaton's resignation after an extended meeting.
London Oct. 22 British naval bombing raids on the Viessenghan and Houttave aerodromes resulted in six German airplanes being shot down, according to an admiralty statement issued today.
A witty quip from Puck notes the Kaiser has not announced plans to dine in Washington. The remark frames a political moment with humor and irony.
An advertised remedy promises rapid weight loss without exercise using Marmola Prescription Tablets. The text asserts a two to four pound weekly drop and offers purchase through druggists or direct from Marmola Co at 864 Woodward Ave, Detroit Michigan.
Judge Hiram B Hadley writes to Mayor Gill refusing to head a city vice commission. He cites lack of legal authority and broad citizen opposition, noting a conference of business leaders and clergy who urge enforcement of existing laws and a clean up of the city rather than a new commission.
United States Senator Paul Husting was accidentally shot and fatally wounded at Rush Lake while duck hunting with his brother Gustave. He died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday after being rushed to a nearby home. interment is planned in Mayville after funeral arrangements.
Drugstores report rapid sales of a Cincinnati man’s discovery called Freezone. A quarter ounce costs little and promises to loosen and lift out corns or calluses with no pain. Applied drops relieve tenderness, the sticky solution dries and does not inflame adjacent tissue, supposedly preventing infections and related deaths from corn-cutting practices.
Seattle pastors condemned the Gill administration over vice in the city and urged law enforcement stronger action. They called for a downtown prayer movement and a police department housecleaning before March 4, citing unsafe hotels and 2,000 fallen women. They pressed mayor and business leaders to act to protect soldiers and protect Seattle’s reputation.
Nearly everyone suffers after eating and many suffer extreme indigestion. A remedy claims instant relief by mixing a teaspoon of a simple neutrate in hot water to neutralize stomach acid and stop fermentation. The product Bienesia is said to be sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
London reports France destroyed or crippled seven of eight Zeppelins used in a raid over the city. The incident fuels calls for immediate English air strikes and questions the government’s three week old reprisal plan. Public anger grows as critics say home defense failed to protect London.
Two Crown Willamette Paper Co plants in Camas Washington and Oregon City plan strikes if wage demands are not met by Wednesday. Portland movie houses announce a 20 cent admission starting November 1 citing a war tax on films.
An old advertisement-style note touts a laxative remedy from Dr. Caldwell as a standard treatment for constipation. It warns that inactive bowels can affect the entire system, with claims of disease links and nervous reactions. The text lists products and a mailing address for purchase.
A compact notice promotes Star Want Ads inviting readers to swap items or offer bargains through the classified column. It frames want ads as a quick way to trade goods or services with neighbors.
An advertisement-style claim promotes four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts for cleansing sluggish kidneys. It argues meat forms uric acid clogging kidney pores and causing rheumatism headaches liver trouble and more, urging a tablespoonful in water daily for several days to restore kidney function and purify the blood.
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