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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
13
The Star urges residents to keep Seattle clean and beautiful calling on Clean-up and Paint-up actions. The paper jokes about the Goldust Twins monitoring slothful neighbors and warns that public publicity will resume if civic duty lapses.
A short health note explains rheumatism stems from excess uric acid. It recommends reducing meat intake, staying dry, drinking plenty of water, and using Jad Salts with lemon juice to stimulate kidneys and flush uric acid. The piece cites widespread use and inexpensive remedy.
In Elizabeth New Jersey on April 23 Mary Gunes aged 6 was late to School No 1 with a note from her mother explaining she delayed while rescuing her two younger siblings. Michael 18 months and Catherine 3 were overcome by smoke but were carried to safety. The mother then returned for Catherine before fainting.
Bootleggers in Fairmont West Virginia hauled liquor from Oakland Maryland to Grafton without arrest, claiming their wagon carried nitroglycerine. Fearful drivers watched as the reckless team owner whipped the horses and thundered over rocks at high speed.
In Jackson Mississippi a 65 year old inmate Lillian Gibson at the state children's home was fatally burned after a girl who had found a potential adoptive mother left to prepare for departure. The girl's screams brought nurses to a scene where Gibson died from clothing catching fire near a stove.
J D Barry a wealthy farmer of Washington Cal reports a rabbit born on his ranch with eight legs two talla one head and body He named it Woodrow and claims its hopping is seen only by a sober observer as he documents the freak of nature
A patent medicine advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion gas and stomach upset. It claims meals digest easily, no fermentation or gas, and relief within five minutes, with a fifty cent bottle available from the druggist.
A playful quarrel shows Hubby praising his wife for shaping him while Wifey retorts that she bears the blame. The dialogue captures light domestic humor and mutual teasing between partners.
In Flint Michigan on April 23 Joseph Cell pleaded guilty to violating the local option law. Judge Weist sentenced him to wash dishes for 14 months for his wife, noting he had no work for 14 months. His wife testified he carried water and coal but never helped with dishes. he was allowed liberty on prodation and must perform the task.
Advertises a social dance every Saturday night at Redding's hall with gentle men 60 cents and ladies 10 cents admission.
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