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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
3
Councilman Lane reports water pouring over the Cedar River dam following sealing work through the late summer, deeming the sealing operations a success after an inspection trip.
A rural Oregon Illinois farmer credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after severe fatigue and weakness. She tended six hundred chickens and could not work until the tonic revived her strength. She urges others to try the root and herb remedy and to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for advice.
Councilman William Hickman Moore endorses buying Seattle traction lines at about 15 million dollars, asserting the San Francisco 1915 build costs justify the price. He estimates total value between 15 and 16.9 million with added property and equipment and calls Georgetown shops splendidly equipped. He argues purchase prevents prolonged warfare over the franchise as expiration nears.
The Star thanks Melvine Stratton of Port Orchard for sending Balmy Benny's dog, a perfect vegetable representation of an organium, mailed to the newspaper and widely circulated.
Senator Poindexter informed the Chamber of Commerce that Captain K E Worsham of Beattie is unofficially reported killed in action with the Slat division but war department records show he is safe thus far. Worsham led a machine gun company.
A medicinal tonic claim for Dr Williams Pink Pills, promising to strengthen blood and nerves. Customer testimonial from J M Morgan of Correctionville Iowa describes relief from nervous headaches after use. Sold by druggists or mail order. price 60 cents per box, six for $2.50, Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Seattle North Pacific Ship building company cancels all invitations to a second launching to aid city health authorities in flu control. Mrs Judge John Twohy will not officiate as sponsor. Grace Fast, an office employee chosen by lot, will break the bottle in her place.
Seattle union men back municipal ownership of the street car lines. The Metal Trades council resolves to endorse the purchase of Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. lines, urging members to vote Yer on November 5 and to publicize the resolution in city press.
The Fair Rentals Commission handled 225 landlords under fire with 75 cases seized. Decisions included restraining rent hikes from 25 to 27.50, 30 in some flats, and preventing evictions or delaying moves at several addresses in Ballard Queen Anne Alki and Madrona. Public hearings were halted by health orders. complaints still accepted via questionnaires at the Securities building.
An advertisement touts Pooley's Money and Tarpute soothing coating for nose throat and lungs. It claims rapid relief from inflamed throat coughing tight breathing and tickling sensations with the first dose and invites immediate purchase.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills as a natural constipation remedy. It claims the pills stimulate digestion, regulate the bowel and liver without calomel or narcotics, and are pleasant to take. Available at all druggists for 0c.
Advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary quid arvon dissolves dandruff by applying at night. Report says three or four applications erase signs of dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair fluffy and silky. Arvon liquid available at drug stores and supposedly inexpensive.
An advertisement claims Poslam soothes inflammation and aids edema, rashes, pimples, acne, and scaly skin. It recommends nightly application to a small area and morning check for improvement, notes quick apparent healing energy, and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An advertisement touts Oxygen Vapor as a germicidal influenza remedy. It describes electrified oxygen (ozone) with terpenes like eucalyptus and camphor as a potent inhaled vapor, claiming influenza progress halts after two 45 minute treatments. Free trial offered at 817-18 Seaboard Building Fourth and Pike.
An advertising appeal emphasizes the health and social advantages of dental care. The piece claims painless, high quality dentistry at low prices with strong guarantees and qualified, licensed operators. It invites readers to a free examination and estimate without obligation, urging prompt action.
A fragment lists stalls with pasteurized milk 12¢ per pint and fresh herring 10¢, plus pancake flour 28¢, Snider’s ketchup 28¢, cocoa and coffee prices, margarine 4¢, soap 38¢, Nabtha soap 2 bars, and other grocery items at stalls 19 and 21 in a market setting.
A brief ad lists fresh salmon and crab meat at stall 128 with three for two dollars and sole fillet. It notes stall 10A as Delicious and uses informal spellings for item and price.
A dense listing of produce and groceries with prices and delivery notes from various stalls. Items include apples, onions, potatoes, canned goods, coffee, butter, margarine, meat cuts, fish, and pantry staples with price points and delivery options noted throughout.
High water on the Skagit forced a temporary suspension of drilling work. The large drills have been removed and will be replaced, while engineering on the power unit continues once waters recede, per City Engineer Dimock.
Cincinnati barber Frank Harbaugh says a cheap home mixture can darken gray hair and add gloss. Mix one ounce bay rum, a small box Barbo Compound, and ½ ounce glycerine in a half pint water, apply twice weekly until desired shade. not a dye, won’t color the scalp, not sticky.
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