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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
11
United States revenue officers raided a still near College Hill outside Atlanta Georgia on October 26 and seized 800 gallons of beer while destroying a 50 gallon fermenting vat. A large bulldog kept officers at bay for several minutes before entry.
Misa Margaret Macey, a Northwestern University sophomore, writes in the beauty column that coeds should hide blemishes like freckles on the knees as wartime conditions push fashion higher. The remark reflects campus attitudes during the war era.
A promotional note claims Ely's Cream Balm relieves nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. Applying a small amount of thin antiseptic cream in the nostrils is said to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and provide instant relief, with air passages opening for easier breathing.
Maj. Pearce Bailey states 14 to 5 percent of examined American troops have been discharged due to risk of insanity from war service abroad. About 200 brain specialists screen for mental defects and nervous disorders before deployment, catching cases just before sailing to France and aiming to keep the army efficient and cost-effective.
FE Patturs of San Francisco reports a New York man deemed the laziest by his wife who raises canaries. The husband formerly whistled to the birds from an arm chair. now a phonograph assists in the task as his wife works long hours.
A dialogue between Margie and Dick explores male monogamy and marital happiness. They discuss a reader’s story about a man who falls for another woman, and reflect on wives, responsibility, and shared life choices during a California trip. The piece ends with a teaser that the story continues.
Made of bleached cotton yarn this long sleeve ankle length garment features a crocheted collar and edges. Elastic ribbed design offers a snug fit and satisfaction across sizes from 2 to 16 years.
United Press dispatch from Camp Lewis reports ongoing transfer of Depot brigade men to the active division underway now with ambitious plans for full war strength within a week. Training will shift to advanced lines as the fourth quota arrives, with initial estimates near 7 000 but likely exceeding 10 660 due to physical rejections. a list shows 300 rejected for physical reasons.
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