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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
6
An old style health note promotes California Syrup of Figs as a rapid laxative for children with colds fevers sore throats and tummy trouble. It urges guardians to dose to evacuate bowels claim swift relief and a return to playfulness.
A 6 foot lawyer recounts severe stomach pains and yellow skin before using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy ten years ago. He credits the product with saving his life and claims he now enjoys good health. The ad touts the prep as a simple remedy to clear catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines, with a money-back guarantee.
The Princess Sophia disaster claims many passengers and crew. Capt. John C. Green and his wife are among the missing, along with a list of Dawson and Seattle residents, executives, and officials bound for Alaska, as recovery efforts continue.
Mrs Joan Korre of McLean Nebraska writes that Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound helped her after childbirth and boosted her health. The notice touts the remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities backache headaches nerves and sadness and invites readers to write Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co for guidance.
An old promotional passage touts S S S as a blood tonic that cleanses impurities causing catarrh. It claims relief from throat drip and nasal sores, urges prompt treatment and offers free expert advice from 499 Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga.
The sale highlights tailored suits in wool fabrics with fine seams and silk accents, offering savings of 5.75 to 21.25. Featured materials include wool tricotone broadcloth velour gaberdine and serge in winter shades. Also on sale are silverware items, Georgette crepe collars, pillow case tubing, plaid silk and cotton tissue, nainsook, plaid satine, and white flannelette pajamas for sizes 34 to 44.
Washington oversubscribes by ten million dollars and Seattle has raised more than three million seven hundred fifty thousand of the oversubscription. Fourth Loan chiefs issue figures showing Seattle’s total subscription at seventy million dollars across four loans. Interest paid to Seattle residents from the government will total three million dollars.
Advertisement claims Tanlac strengthens run down systems to resist influenza and bronchial aftereffects. It cites authorities and praises Bartell Drug Stores Seattle as distributor under a Tantac representative.
An advertisement extols chronic phosphate as the cure for thinness and weak nerves. It claims bitro-phosphate boosts weight, nourishes body cells, and improves health, with Dr Frederick Kolle endorsing its use in hospitals. It warns against use by those not seeking flesh gain.
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