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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1915
Page
4
The council approved a $1,779,500 bond issue with no public bids. It included $100,000 muni railway bonds, $125,000 hospital bonds, and $400,000 extension bonds amid debate over competitive bidding.
The piece argues that traditional power shifted from force to organized society and that the jobless seek compensation from society rather than individuals. It condemns anarchism and violence as means to reform. It asserts peaceful change through ballots as the proper method to address economic rights and opportunity.
The piece argues about American casualties from German submarine attacks, noting the Falaba sinking and national sentiment. It questions neutral ship identification, jokes about maritime mascots, mentions U.S. exposure in Mexico and Europe, and hints at Expo events and a police officer at Frisco's Midway.
A short health note warns that colds can strain kidneys and cause backache muscle and joint pains headaches and nervous fatigue. It advises moderation in diet and rest and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mise L. BD. Cochran of 1010 Boys Ave who says they cured her kidney trouble.
A collage of humorous exchanges from 19th century style quips and sketches. Diana Dillpickle and Subbubse jokes mingle with a cremation by parcel post fear and a mint process comparison.
A collage of snide remarks and comic asides from Puck and Rocky Mountain News clips lampoon domestic scenes. Impatient fathers nagging for money and a vaudeville drummer cited as a nephew reveal urban humor of social pretenses and cheeky dialogue.
The Carnival of Commerce began with a merchants luncheon at 11 30 Tuesday. The event closes with a midnight fancy dress ball invitational only. St Margarets Guild of St Marks church sponsors the carnival with a notable spring fashion show by society girls this afternoon.
Eight hundred Eastern Rosarians have notified Seattle Metroist club they will stop in Seattle en route to a summer exposition, with plans formed for their entertainment during the visit.
Veterans in the Armory will mark Gen Lee surrender to Gen Grant at Appomattox with a 2:20 PM program of songs and speeches Saturday. The event is under the auspices of the local Grand Army post.
Article traces naval history from John Paul Jones to Dewey and argues early U S sea fighters faced difficulties and achieved triumphs, highlighting how the Falmouth burning spurred build up of naval strength. It presents a tabloid history style with a critical view of Uncle Sam's maritime development.
Editor's note introduces the first installment of a series on American defenses published by The World's Work. The piece promises a concise historical overview of the U S Navy's origins, development, and strategic role in national defense.
A graphic line tracing the United States Navy shows four peaks tied to major emergencies, with three declines reflecting public and congressional indifference. Since the Spanish-American War growth has risen slowly, then likely to dip again, as readers of naval history expect.
Colds may end in earache when the Eustachian tube stays open after infection allowing germs to reach the middle ear. If treated early by draining the eardrum, serious outcomes may be avoided. delayed treatment risks perforation and mastoid abscess. Closed tubes trap fluid, risking rupture or need for lancing, and chronic discharge signals middle ear disease.
English blockaders disrupted American commerce as 1775 Congress moved to arm the navy. A Maine incident with O'Brien and lumbermen led to capturing a British schooner in 1776, sparking privateering. Graves burned Falmouth after delays, prompting naval measures. Congress then voted 100000 for naval armament and formed marine committees to acquire and build 13-ship fleet.
The article recounts the early marine committee guiding naval affairs from 1775 to 1779, naming members Robert Morris John Hancock and Samuel Chase. It notes the committee’s slow effectiveness, its replacement by a three commissioner two congressman board, and the 1781 shift to a single naval head as agent of marine.
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