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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
8
London dispatch reports German troops repelled a British post in southern Houtholst wood forcing a retreat. Haig confirmed the German counter blow followed the first British and French offensive, with a larger combined attack forecast beyond Ypres in today’s front dispatches.
Secretary Baker and officials say Germany aims for a separate peace with Russia while boosting morale at home. Russian diplomats deny any separate peace. Maker argues the eastern drive will lengthen German lines and aid Allied victory as Flanders gains are reported.
Relief comes instantly for colds with a dose every two hours up to three. It opens nasal passages relieves discharge and headache, soothes feverishness and sore throat. The ad touts prompt relief, easy taste, and low cost at drug stores. Be sure you get the genuine.
Diplomats say Bulgaria seeks leverage by threatening a separate peace to gain military support and territory while the Balkans see Italy and western fronts as the focus of German fatigue. Deserters rise as morale wanes and Germany eyes an armistice to free troops for the west and Italian front amid ongoing bombardment and attacks.
A statewide manhunt for Albert Moorehouse, suspected in Ruby De Meritt's slaying, expands to Ring Pierce Thurston Mason and Grays Harbor counties. Sheriff Stringer offers 250 reward after clothes matching Moorehouse’s description are found near Hillcrest, with a possible sighting at Tentno railroad station.
The Vashon Des Moines ferry will suspend service for six to nine days beginning November 10 to allow repairs. The shutdown affects both directions and may disrupt schedules until service resumes.
Twenty five thousand church members will form a federation to lead a moral clean up as Seattle preachers press a vice crusade. A November six report will outline two departments in the laymen's group campaign against vice and closer church tie to working men.
Henry Peter a Seattle realty and loan broker disappeared after salmon fishing near Puget Sound. His hat coat and watch were found in a boat adrift off Salmon Bay near Crane boathouse. Peter, 42, lived with Mrs. A. J. Kruger and had offices in the Lumber Exchange building. a 33rd degree Mason with ties to Seattle lodge No. 164.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports French and British reinforcements arriving daily at the Italian front with troops moved by train from France. Large quantities of munitions and several artillery battalions accompany the soldiers as official Rome cables stated.
The city council unanimously confirmed 146 appointments of citizens as special policemen to assist in protecting women and children from the slugger.
Owing to the success of reports from many sufferers of indigestion Hinesia is advertised as a ready made remedy. It uses a formula of bisoma carbonate and Magnesia carbonate with a money back guarantee. The ad urges readers to visit a local pharmacist for a bottle with satisfaction guaranteed.
A newspaper notice urges readers to share a home remedy for catarrhal deafness. It describes Parmint as a constitutional treatment that aids the blood and mucous surfaces, claiming quick relief from headaches and improved hearing by reducing inflammation in the Eustachian tubes. The formula requires Parmint, hot water, and granulated sugar, taken four times daily, and is said to be suitable for English damp climates and those with broader health issues.
The United Steel Co with 150000 capital stock was incorporated by George T Richards and John Johnson owners of Rainier Metal Works and William Stillinger, broker, Monday They plan to manufacture steel from Oriental pig iron. President Al Baum of the Coast League said there is nothing to warrant belief the league will be shaken up at the annual meeting next month and declined to discuss topics to be debated.
Store policy states customers should carry their package home and keep it. Returned goods must be brought back within three days of purchase.
A vintage advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a penetrating remedy for sciatica neuralgia and external aches. It claims relief comes from reducing nerve irritation and inflammation, with a counter irritant effect. The ad notes easy application with no staining and lists bottle sizes 25 50 and 1.00 at drugstores.
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