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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
9
A Boston writer suggests that silent periods in marriage can counteract discord and strengthen bonds. The piece notes moments of quiet during reading or personal reflection as valuable, alongside warnings against perpetual silence after arguments and the erosion of intimacy.
The piece attacks educated and established leaders for challenging laws and judges, arguing education threatens government. It calls for suppressing thinking and a restoration of power to the privileged class, citing France’s past and deriding informed critique.
James, Missouri labor commissioner, goes undercover in construction camps and finds rotten food bunks filthy and diseased cooks. Bosses mistreat men and there is a deep undercurrent of rebellion among workers. The piece argues humane treatment is necessary to avoid revolt.
A fragment from the Seattle Star features light humor in the Laugh Department with pie quips about four quarters and French phrases misheard by Mrs Patton Ayres. It also includes a column on courtships and rural scenes with playful dialect and seasonal comment.
A comic exchange imagines Voltaire praising Swisse physiologist Albrecht von Haller while noting mutual misjudgment. The humor pivots on vanity and wit as a visitor recites praise, Voltaire retorts with a grim smile and pointed ambiguity.
The Star publishes letters endorsing war against Mexico and arguing for direct local governance. Readers discuss annexation, marital transparency, soldier pay and pensions, and democratic city administration with calls for a 50-member city council to avoid autocratic power.
An editorial notes that men and women often display false appearances before marriage, with men courteous before union yet neglectful afterward. It urges couples to see beyond outward shows and learn sincerity early.
Bridget argues that current domestic science programs waste funds while leaving graduates unable to build steady fires or judge food value. She claims many finishers cook only dainty dishes unsuitable for the average household, describing meals as air sauce and wind pudding.
The Star prints a letter from a cavalryman urging fair treatment for soldiers who err. He argues dishonorable discharge should lead to counsel and a board review, warns recruitment promises of easy work are misleading, and notes soldiers perform police and kitchen duties weekly.
A promotional note urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to tired, sick children showing signs of stomach and bowel distress. It promises rapid relief as the bowel contents are cleansed, claims the product is harmless and effective for all ages, and warns to avoid counterfeit versions.
Attorney for the plaintiff argued the mule was killed due to railroad failures saying if the train ran slower if bells rang properly or the whistle blew as it should the animal would not have been injured. The jury of twelve ruled on the case against the company.
The text describes hyenas including laughing, striped, and cave-hyenas. The striped hyena is pictured with a distinctive long neck and strong jaws. Hyenas are nocturnal, hide by day, hunt at night, and prey on living animals.
A charity in Aurora divided 2350 dollars between two men who helped Silas Way nearly 60 years ago when he touched them for the price of a meal. Their act led to a bequest that funds the charity today.
A persuasive ad urges every household to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic to improve liver function and bowels. It claims broad suitability for all ages, emphasizes safety and gentleness, and offers free samples by mailing a card to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello USA.
A reader questions why women wear sheer clothing while men keep woolens on. The column notes a German court ruling that calling a woman a suffragist is a slander and mentions improving relations between Germany and England amid broader social debates.
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