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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
10
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic. It claims the product improves complexion, energy, and buoyancy by detoxifying the system and toning the liver, highlighting olive color packaging and prices of 10c and 25c per box.
A 1916 reflection argues marriage is meant to protect children, but couples rarely discuss parenthood before vows. The piece critiques premarital planning, male denial of maternity costs, and the need for men to be educated as fathers to reduce future sorrow.
Washington reports 107 Venezuelan boys hold scholarships in American schools, with 400 institutions approached and 110 offers extended. Minister Preston McGoodwin organized the program to improve U S Venezuela ties, noting many Latin youths previously studied in Europe. One recipient is Gen Gomez's son, in his second year at a West Point preparatory school in Morristown, New Jersey.
The Bulgarian army shifts from ox carts to motor trucks for frontline transport. The supply chief notes one truck can do the work of 500 oxen, 250 carts, and 300 men, marking a major efficiency change since the initial Serbian advance.
Orrine offers a scientific home treatment to curb drink urges with two forms secret and voluntary. The remedy is sold with a money back guarantee and costs $1 per box. Readily available at Swifts Pharmacy at 2nd and Pike with a booklet upon request.
Verdun reports detail a French attack that retook Fort Douaumont in under three hours after an intensive artillery prep. Gen. Joffre oversaw from Verdun observation posts as rain and smoke masked the advance, with telephonic updates confirming key fort captures and the final seizure of Douaumont by 6 p.m.
Postbags in a train mail car through Holstein overflowed with melted butter from near a radiator. The greasy butter fragments, enough for a couple of sandwiches, were being sent to recipients in Germany via the postal system.
A paid advertisement by Mrs. Minna B. Parks outlines how color and tint in clothing and surroundings reflect character. The piece links acid and alkali personality types to color preferences, advising balanced hues to avoid negative impressions and suggesting room colors affect mood and health.
The Dessel Wemmer Company announces price increases on San Felice cigars due to higher costs for quality tobaccos. The product will move to consumer pricing of ten cents straight instead of six for a quarter as before. The brand maintains its national prestige and urges continued support from quality cigar users.
Democrats of Seattle postpone the Wilson day parade and demonstration set for next Saturday night until November 4. Wilson Day will be observed October 28 with plans for the largest political demonstration of the year. Local organizations and several unions will participate.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims to clear nostrils, stop discharge, relieve headaches and feverish symptoms, and cost 25 cents at drug stores with a pleasant taste and no side effects.
Rev W H Talmadge announced a proposed $500 million appropriation for a ten year program to create an industrial unit of about 50 000 workers. Congress would fund $50 million yearly to test an approach intended to raise individual living standards without harming others.
Portland meeting of the Western Forestry and Conservation association discusses locating forest fires by aero plane patrols. E M Gott introduces a paper by W E Boeing of the Northwest Aero club Seattle. Delegates attend a banquet hosted by Oregon lumbermen as the Pacific Logging congress opens.
Real estate moves totaled above $125000 with purchases in the Westlake area. J C Silverstone of Pioneer Drug Co bought a corner at Seventh and Olive for 60000 from Thomas Green. James Henry a meat packer paid 32000 for a lot on Sixth Ave between Olive and Stewart. Other exchanges occurred with undisclosed parties.
A $100,000 blaze at a New York factory claimed the lives of two women despite efforts by police and firemen. The tragedy unfolded Wednesday amid intense efforts to control the fire.
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