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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
5
Portland reports 30 deaths and 212 new influenza cases in the last 24 hours. Health authorities cite grave digger shortages hindering internment amid the outbreak. An antiquated aside notes dice found at Herculaneum and Pompeii, with the game still unsettled after 1800 years.
An old advertisement urges mothers to avoid harsh laxatives for children. It promotes Cascarets as a safer, candy tasting cathartic that calms distress and eases digestion, claiming even sick kids will beg for the treat.
A lively look at influenza masks reshaping daily behavior in Seattle. Women wear decorative masks to accent eyes while officials and businesspeople adapt routines. Street crime worries rise as masks complicate identification. Public confusion and calls for sterilizing habits spread amid the flu scare.
A Cody burglar alarm offers protection for doors transoms and windows with no batteries wiring or fixtures. compact neat instrument suitable for any door sold for 3.00 with contact Elliot 4805 at 619 New York Block.
Mrs. Mackie the New York actress now grandmother says gray hair can be turned black brown or light brown with Orlex powder. Dissolve in water and comb through hair with full directions in each box. Each box carries a 100 gold bond guaranteeing no silver or harmful substances and a non greasy finish.
Oct. 29 a Yank is wounded twice in one incident as a machine gun bullet hits his arm a shell burns near him and shrapnel strikes. He reaches a dressing station despite injuries and returns with another wound discovered later in his shoulder.
Advertisers claim Danderine cleanses the scalp and hair with a moist cloth producing light, wavy, fluffy strands. They promise reduced dandruff itching and new hair growth after weeks of use, urging readers to buy Knowlton's Danderine at drug stores or toilet counters.
Glove listings detail washable street gloves and dress gloves in brown gray black and white with prices from 1.25 to 3.60. Styles include Chamota Se Chamotasette two clasp Lamb dress gloves French Kid and Twoclasp varieties in several colors. Children's gloves offered in gray mocha cape and chamoisette in white gray and tan with prices up to 2.00.
A Southwick second floor display offers Beaver Tams in purple navy brown and beaver priced at 7.50 with soft mushroom brims and velvet turbans from 5.95 to 7.50. Scarlet trims and silver knobs add variety as fashionable headwear shown by MacDougall's.
Warm soft robes described in lavender pink coral blue gray orchid and other hues. Prices range from 9.95 to 16.50 with features including satin bands shawl collars large pockets and novelty silk details. Sold by MacDougall Southwick Third Floor.
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