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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
4
Dr. Henry Suzzallo of the University of Washington writes on preparedness in The Star. He argues we must plan for worst as we aim for best and urges readers to stay humane and democratic against external temptations.
The article recounts E. A. Peters breaking into a state penitentiary, living there as a prisoner for several days. He immerses with inmates and guards to portray life behind walls, aiming for an authentic, unglorified view rather than muckraking sensationalism.
An old Latin proverb about perseverance is illustrated by a French woman who wrote more than 200 letters to inquire about her husband at the front. She learned he was safe but anxious for her due to the enemy’s advance. The piece urges enduring effort and staying true to purpose.
At a Houston convention the Cattle Raisers association passes resolutions vowing to target the Swift Armour Cudahy and Morris interests. They hint at possible price impacts on beef as they promise decisive action against the meat monopolies. The energy suggests a high stakes clash in U S meat politics.
The article criticizes the Bureau of Ordnance in Washington for failing to use a $50,000 annual appropriation to equip the army with machine guns. It accuses the bureau of negligence and delay, noting 18 months of European demonstrations without action and calling for renovation at national headquarters.
A historical heap of quotes and editorial tone debates wartime preparedness. It cites Washington on strength and readiness and mocks married men riots from a London headline, noting ongoing peace talks and likely continued fighting.
A mosaic of mock dialogues and social blurbs lampooning politics and figures. References range from Roosevelt and Wilson to Taft with playful jabs on post offices, judges, and professors. The piece blends editoral humor with social satire in a dated, collage style.
A playful fragment discusses camphor balls blooming in spring and roaming “EH Vv Dn” prey, speculating on their round shape. It contrasts camphor balls with loud fragrances and mentions postwar rag trade profits, ending with a humorous jab about a lifelong rag wearer.
Bob Garner resumes his chair at the Rice barber shop and invites friends to call at the old stand. He has worked there for several years and will continue with as little pain as circumstances allow, according to The Hi Campo Citizen.
Attorney Vivian Carkeek describes the Seattle Renton and Southern car line dispute as a freeze-out. Straphangers in winter frame the Puget Sound Traction conflict as a freeze-in.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily remedy for backache. It claims strict Holland origin since 1694 and vows relief with three to four capsules daily, urging buyers to choose the genuine Gold Medal product from Owl Drug Co.
In the Luxembourg garden Grace Ellicott and detective Richard Duvall discuss the case after Duvall exposes his dual role as Victor Girard. He explains how he manipulated events to recover the inheritance and avert danger, while offering Grace a future together.
A health advertises drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush toxins from stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion, reduced bilious symptoms, and renewed energy, urging daily morning use for constipated or headachy individuals.
In a garden bench scene Richard declares love to Grace and asks her to marry him. She accepts with whispered joy as passersby smile at the couple, ending the tale with a tender, private moment in Paris.
Princess Salm Salm of the Austrian royal house, a Vermont native and former circus rider who became a Civil War heroine, has been exchanged by England for Col. Gordon. Widow of Prince Felix Salm, she was a war prisoner in England prior to the swap.
The department of agriculture views the tree as the most important product among nut bearing trees for the United States. Production trebled from 1899 to 1909.
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