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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
4
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache and kidney bladder disorders. It promises quick action cleansing kidneys and blood, notes possible urine changes, and offers refunds if not satisfied after a few days.
Staff correspondent depicts a Camp Lewis evening as soldiers return from trains and jobs, mix routines and games, and preparations begin for tomorrow. The scene shifts from headquarters turmoil to kitchen duty and sentry vigilance as night falls on democracy’s defense.
American officials see no immediate chance of overthrowing the Kaiser in Germany amid rising internal discontent especially among women. They expect two plus years of war with the autocracy while plans in Washington anticipate continued conflict and the Vatican awaits America to “see the light.”
A newspaper plainspoken pitch for Pape's Diapepsin claims relief from heartburn indigestion and sour stomach in five minutes. The ad urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from a pharmacist and maintain home stock for the family.
A reader asks how to break off a city romance after moving from the country. Cynthia Grey counsels caution and frankness. A young wife complains of gambling by dice shaking in Seattle cigar stands and is urged that it counts as gambling and harms the home.
A 16 or 17 year old girl asks Miss Grey if she may accept a 19 year old's invitations. The adviser says it is proper to go out, noting she risks hurting her close friend and her friend's parents, but she can proceed to preserve fairness.
Market report lists wholesale prices for vegetables including cabbage cantaloupe celery corn cucumbers lettuce horseradish and squash with per unit pricing. Also shows poultry veal and pork prices and batter egg and cheese sale figures with regional notes for Washington native California and ranch storage.
Dr Lewis endorses Bon-Opto tablets as a home eye remedy for strain and weak vision. Promoters cite testimonials of improved reading, less eye fatigue, and discarded glasses after short use, with a money back guarantee and printed formula on the package.
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