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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
8
Shoppers reel from the immediate effect of a simple buckthorn bark glycerine formula called Adler-ika. One spoonful allegedly cleans the entire bowel to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation and even prevents appendicitis. Swift's Pharmacies on 3rd Ave and Pike and 235 Broadway N advertise the product.
Brig. Gen. J A Irons arrives at Camp Lewis to take over from Col. Peter W Davidson as commander of the 166th Depot brigade. Irons reports high infantry drill proficiency among the 40 000 troops at the cantonment after visiting Washington and the Japanese commission tour. Davidson will lead one of the camp provisional regiments.
Charles Butcher 44 of Latouche Alaska shot Bertha Volkman 31 thrice and killed himself between 5:30 and 8:30 p m Wednesday in a room at the Standridge home in Anchorage. A note in his vest pocket spoke of cremation and cash and bonds to his wife in Kansas. Witnesses describe a fierce struggle and torn clothing as police found the bodies.
Berlin reports say Kaiser Wilhelm weighs cabinet orders as Chancellor Michaelis may resign or be discharged. The Kaiser studies the situation and seeks to end friction with political groups. Dispatches from London and Amsterdam note Michaelis possibly tendering his portfolio.
London Oct 25 field marshal Haig reports another German counter attack south of Houthoulet Wood was launched after heavy artillery prep but was completely repulsed. The assault failed again, reflecting ongoing British success along the front.
Portland report says Oregon met its minimum Liberty Loan allotment of 16.6 million dollars with 23 cities oversubscribing. One town nearly doubled its share while the state expects to exceed the 15 million dollar maximum.
Readers are urged that taking a dose every two hours for three doses clears stuffed noses and head passages. It claims to ease feverishness sore throat and headaches without inconvenience and costs only a few cents at any drug store.
An advertisement explains indigestion as excess stomach acid causing gas and heartburn. It recommends Bisulated Magnesia and Bisulated Magnesia as a safe antacid to neutralize acid, taken after meals or when symptoms appear, with a note on obtaining from druggists.
An advertising copy explains Sloan's Liniment as a soothing counter irritant for neuralgia lumbago sciatica and related pains. It claims relief by drawing blood away from inflamed areas soothing nerves and equalising circulation with easy non staining rubbing free application and affordable 25¢ bottles.
Telegraph reports from Washington say Liberty day sparked a strong national surge in Liberty loan subscriptions with the goal of surpassing 3 billion dollars. Officials urged continued subscriptions through the final deadline as President Wilson's 15,000 dollar pledge inspired further contributions amid optimistic outlooks.
Edison, 70, leads Liberty bond push citing Spirit of 1776 in a message found at his plant. Maxwell lauds Edison on government duty, seas voyage, and anti submarine work. speculation he may have found the weapon.
London reports anxiety over the Sinn Fein convention in Dublin as Ireland faces unsettled conditions. Unclear whether the gathering is secret and who attends, with concern that inflammatory action could threaten the Irish political process and its parliamentary negotiations.
Washington October 25 All holdings of subjects of Bulgaria Turkey and Austria in the United States will be seized along with Germans property, announced by A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian.
Haig reports progress near Menin six miles southeast of Ypres and six miles from the current fighting front. Menin lies on the Lille to Ostend rail line used as a key artery for German submarine bases. The town is a principal objective in the British drive and has seen heavy Flanders fighting along the Ypres Menin corridor.
A patriotic West woman ordered a complete Columbia Grafanela outfit for every company at Camp Lewis through the Hopper- Kelly Company. She requested her name remain private, making the substantial gift more anonymous.
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