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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
6
Mrs. H Shields blamed a fat East Hunter Street streetcar conductor for injuring her when she could not squeeze past him and fell to the street. She said the conductor refused to move so she could exit, rendering her hurt on October 29.
Advert suggests mild laxative relief for fretful infants using Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin. Claims it is non gripping, non narcotic, and tasty. Recommends obtaining a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, 456 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
An advertisement promotes quitting meat to ease kidney strain and suggests four ounces of Salts from a pharmacy to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims thin Salts neutralize urine acids and improve overall kidney function and blood purity.
Herbert Bigelow, noted pacifist, recounts a violent abduction in Kentucky linked to anti pacifist threats. He was beaten with lashes, hair cut, and oil poured on his head before being tied to a tree and driven to a country schoolhouse. He fled to Florence seeking safety in Cincinnati with police protection.
A stray dog wandered into a Pittsfield theatre and began howling as the film displayed the line Let the dogs of war howl, highlighting Liberty Loan activity in Powers, Oregon.
A health warning notes pure musk is highly radioactive and can cause body sores resembling radium exposure if held against the skin for extended periods.
Three 14 mph shells hit a German blockhouse at Papegood Wood from seven miles, allowing French forces to break through in Flanders. The center blockhouse fell after three massive shells. most of the 181st Infantry garrison were killed or wounded, survivors stunned and stripped.
Petrograd dispatch notes Germans withdraw from Werder peninsula opposite Moon Island at Gulf of Riga. Evacuation follows days after large German fleet operations and landings on Moon Sago and Ocesel. raises Russian fears of a land push toward Petrograd as Reval fortress evacuates.
German forces push toward the Italian plains forcing Cadorna to consider a new defensive line on the Tagliamento as allied support is anticipated. Gorizia is retaken amid a massive advance with Italy outnumbered in men and guns along most fronts. France weighs its contribution as the crisis deepens.
The bridge spans 40 202 feet across an arm of Lake Pend d Oreille in Standpoint Idaho setting a record for length. The event is reported by Kaiser.
Seattle telephone operators left posts for an hour amid a vote at the Labor temple on delaying a strike for four days. Union rep Graanser led talks in San Francisco as operators planned a Wednesday meeting to discuss wage demands, with a possible immediate strike if discrimination occurs.
British newspapers praised American troops in French trenches and gunners in action. They warned that Germany would not easily grasp the shift, while editors urged continued Allied efforts despite the milestone. In Oregon, a strong north wind delayed northbound shipping as Nehalem and F A Kilburn reached the Columbia River after delays.
A familiar health note urges daily morning consumption of a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. Proponents claim it prevents toxins sickness and headaches and costs little, promoting inner sanitation over external cleansing.
Mereol lived Wax guise as a skin absorbent renewer drives high sales in druggists nationwide. Ordinary Merecolized Wax peels devitalized cuticle in minute particles revealing a younger under skin while removing eruptions and spots. Harmless and easy to use the product is sold in original packages and promoted for quick complexion rejuvenation.
Seattle surpassed its Liberty Bond quota on Saturday boosting national totals as Washington state subscribed about 42 million dollars and Portland Tacoma and Oregon exceeded their targets. The drive drew heavy public support from workers banks and major advertisers coordinated by Strang & Prosser with many full page ads and corporate donations nationwide.
Cure claim for eczema and skin problems promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid. Advertises extra large bottle for 1.00 and 35c smaller option. Claims instant relief and complete removal of eczema pimples and related conditions. From The LE W Rose Co Cleveland O.
Automobile accidents Sunday evening injured five persons. In Enumclaw 11 year old Kenneth Wolbe and machine driver Grossglass were involved. in Seattle area C M Billings and Thomas J Owens were hurt when the car they rode in crashed into another vehicle driven by R E Ikerd of Kirkland. Riley McCoy suffered a broken hand when a car driven by Ikerd capsized on Jackson Street.
A popular beauty lotion made from two fresh lemons and three ounces of orchard white. Shake together, strain to remove pulp, and store. Use twice daily on face neck and arms to soften clear and brighten skin, with lemon juice offering bleaching effects.
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