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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
3
Charles H. Clarke county and city chairman of war savings urges children to use their vacation to save and earn for war savings stamps. He says youngsters should save allowances for thrift stamps and also Moon light chores. stores may hire boys or girls as messengers for light deliveries.
Mrs. George Shannon of 1764 Dayton Ave St Paul asks Corporation Counsel Walter Meier for information about her husband George Shannon machinist believed dead in an accident in that year. The widow requests anyone with knowledge of Shannon's death to write to her at the St Paul address.
Superior court judges decided Monday that, because of the flu epidemic, no court sessions would be held this week except for emergency cases.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless, effective weight loss remedy. It promises a reduction of two to four pounds per week without listing or exercising and offers direct ordering from Marmola Co. Detroit.
An old home remedy for gray hair uses Sage and Sulphur to restore natural color and shine. Modern readers can buy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores for a natural looking darkening effect. It claims to rejuvenate appearance without noticeable color change.
Officers of the United States Army Engineer Corps in Harbin Manchuria inspect a street signpost as they reorganize railway lines from Vladivostok toward interior Russia. The photograph captures their task amid Manchurian activity.
Frank H. Peterson a civil engineer confessed Sunday night to cashing a forged check on F A Kneipp jeweler of Snohomish several days earlier according to Night Captain of Detectives James Doom.
A small bottle of Danderine at any drug store is used by rubbing into the scalp with fingertips. By morning most of the dandruff should disappear and two or three applications can stop scalp itching and hair loss.
President Wilson calls Republican criticism of his peace plan lamentable and explains article 3 does not endorse free trade. He says no discrimination among nations is intended and that economic discipline should be handled by the league of nations. He warns exclusive trade agreements breed antagonism and war.
Ten Milwaukee union men sue Frye & Co alleging deception by agent A B Jameson. They say they were lured to Seattle as strikebreakers while working for Plankington Packing Co and paid 22 freight back, with plans to recover later. Damages sought range from 800 to 950 dollars. Cases opened Monday in Judge Gilliam's court.
Paris dispatch reports Luxemburgers abroad founding a journal of national unity. The first issue promotes friendship with allied nations and support for the Entente, pledges loyalty to Luxembourg’s cause, and urges independence from German domination while tracing cultural roots to Belgium and France.
Zurich reports German newspapers predict General Von Seckt, chief of staff to General Mackensen, will take over as head of the German armies during the Romanian drive, succeeding General Ludendorff.
A terse verse extols ambition and self confidence as antidotes to fear. It argues hesitation binds mankind while resolve brightens the world and lifts the spirit with a clear, buoyant mood.
Public officials and letter writers credit The Star for exposing poor telephone service. Superintendent Thomas Murphine and Councilmen Nicobert Herketh and A F Haas report partial improvement, while attorney James W Reynolds notes personal gains and questions about billing.
Washington reports the death of former Senator Eugene Hate of Elieworth Maine at age two. He served twenty years in the Senate and passed away at his residence in Washington.
A health ad claims regular meat eaters suffer clogged kidneys from uric acid and flush them with four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive Lithia remedy to prevent bladder disorders and keep the blood pure.
Primo Lawrence, son of Mrs George Lawrence, 660 Phinney Ave, returned from the missing column after a letter to his mother dated September 22. He had been believed killed or captured by the Huns and was billeted with comrades in a French town when he wrote to clear up his disappearance.
Washington finally reports the death of Filla Viage Young noted educator and former head of Chicago public schools. She died Saturday of pneumonia after an influenza illness.
Federal Marshal Randolph took former Congressman Victor L. Berger and five others into custody on federal jury indictments. They were to be arraigned later before Federal Judge Oeilner as the nature of the indictments was expected to be disclosed. Named defendants include Edmund T. Helms Oscar Ameringer socialist candidates for Congress State Senator Laoun A. Arnold and Elizabeth Thompson.
Carl Holmes a Swedish alien held by immigration officials for a year was released in Spokane Saturday on a writ of habeas corpus. Immigration Commissioner Henry White said Holmes and other alleged anarchists faced possible deportation. Judge Rudkin signed the order.
The record identifies the president of the Socialist Publishing Co and Leo Krayexki former socialist alderman of Milwaukee in a brief local item.
Oct 28 4 dollar a dozen price reports in San Francisco as egg sellers prepare to stage a market appearance with the usual fanfare and wave of interest.
An office advertises a binding guarantee for all dental work. It stresses the dentist’s years of study, state board licensing, and thorough examination before practice. The owner L. R. Clark D. D. S. endorses the guarantee, promising to correct any dissatisfaction.
The firm touts superior materials and the best anaesthetic, promising minimal pain. It highlights sanitation, white-clad staff, and high volume to cut costs while offering free exams and estimates with no obligation. It urges readers to seek a perfect set of teeth.
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