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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
5
The passage asserts that Swift & Company creates a tough competitive environment for buying fat steers, with challenges starting at the pens as livestock arrives and bidders contesting prices, making a quiet purchase at one’s own price difficult.
Advertises a homemade pine cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes. Claims fast relief from coughs and throat inflammation within 24 hours. Promotes Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract and warns against substitutes.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieves stomach and bowel trouble by removing c atarrhal mucus and reducing intestinal inflammation. It mentions successful use by the author and their son in Canada, promises one dose to convince, and offers a money back guarantee through Owl Drug Co Bartell's Five Drug Stores and other druggists.
Health Commissioner McBride warned the influenza epidemic remains dangerous with 289 new cases in 24 hours and 19 deaths reported. He urged continued public cooperation and cautioned against lifting non-assembly orders as nursing and hospital capacity strain local facilities.
French forces resumed progress on the Serre front and reached the railway northwest of Assis-sur-Serre and the St Jacques farm north of Chamdray. German counterattacks in Vousteres region weakened while artillery activity remained high north of the Oise and in Chateau-Jorcien.
United Press reports German forces rushing new divisions to the Argonne Meuse front as Gen Von Der Marwitz urges soldiers to hold their sector at all costs. American troops clear Rappes wood in three hours despite heavy fire, removing a major obstacle to progress.
Henry Geiger former Seattle man and member of the 14th Infantry at Camp Dodge Iowa died October 13 after a one day illness from influenza. He was buried in Seattle from the Colonial Undertaking Parlors Sunday. He worked in Ruby Alaska before enlisting and was 24. He is survived by his mother and sister at 4618 39th Ave.
Helena health officials warn doctors not to be summoned after 9 p m except life or death cases as influenza overloads medical staff. Washington experts estimate 150,000 farmers sustain U S food production to meet demand amid the outbreak.
An old beauty column promotes Canthrax as a cheap home shampoo additive. It claims dissolves dandruff oil and dirt, producing a cooling lather and clean scalp, with hair appearing fuller and more glossy after use.
Frank M. Poulter secretary of Great Western Publishing Co died of influenza at Lakeside hospital. Born in England he was 38. He moved from Detroit to the Pacific coast 15 years ago, directed an ad agency at Vancouver, B C, organized the Pacific International Power Boat association and worked on the Western Confectioner. Survived by his widow. Funeral service will be private.
More than 350 000 flu cases have occurred in Pennsylvania with 14 805 deaths in the state during the first 18 days of October. Army camps report 15 072 deaths from all causes and 290 447 influenza cases since September 13. City council approves 10 000 dollars for health department influenza fight.
An ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream to apply in the nostrils. It claims to penetrate air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and quickly relieve head colds and catarrh with instant relief. The message urges readers to obtain it from their druggist and stop nasal misery.
Tacoma officials report twelve deaths from influenza between Saturday and Monday, per the city health commissioner. The toll highlights a severe outbreak as hospitals treat increasing numbers of patients.
Van M. Martin age 30 of the naval detachment died Monday at the university training station from influenza before his wife and mother could reach him from Kansas.
In Vancouver British Columbia on October 22 two more deaths and 108 new influenza cases were reported. The latest figures add to an ongoing public health concern as authorities track the outbreak.
In Vancouver Washington four doctors are ill from influenza and the number of cases is increasing signaling a serious epidemic.
Allied forces push toward Ghent and Tournai fronts with British and French gains across the Secheldt Lys and Mehaut rivers. German coastal guns abandoned as French American troops seize Mesbrecourt Tuchecourt and overrun Vouzières region while Americans secure Kappes Wood and Hill 299 in the Argonne.
War Camp Community service appeals for magazines to supply reading matter to quarantined camps. Edward Ruby urges collection from Northwest division libraries, urging drop offs in blue boxes or at the Soldiers and Sailors' club at Fourth ave and Cherry.
The American Red Cross division ends the year with spending of 5,979,699 dollars for Belgian relief. The fund supports two canteens for soldiers, nine hospitals, nurseries for 15,000 children, and a home for disabled Russian soldiers, with many hospitals rebuilt after German bombardment.
In Whatcom County, Judge Hardin ruled no vacancies may be filled by Democratic nominees since Republican candidates were listed on the Democratic ticket. County Auditor Wardall notes that this decision does not alter the status of Democratic nominees in the county.
Lieut Harold B Scovell son of Mrs George B Gray 1354 22nd Ave S and a former University of Washington student has been awarded his commission as a pursuit aviator in the aviation corps at Mather Field.
Reports from Washington describe executions by Austrian military authorities of Czechs Poles and Ukrainian soldiers who refuse to fight. Emperor Charles is said to have approved high treason verdicts while signaling autonomy for Slav subjects. Bavarians push for peace and a separate accord as discontent grows with Prussian dominance.
In Portland on October 22 reports show Spanish flu deaths climbing while total cases decline. Sixteen fatalities have occurred to date, with officials noting shifting trends in the outbreak.
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