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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
4
A short persuasive piece argues that smiling reflects right living and hope, and that continual happiness can improve health and finances. It notes that health and wealth alone do not guarantee smiles, while a genuine, persistent smile signals constructive living and may attract well-being and money.
Seattle ministerial federation protests the Round-Up slated for a week in July at Madison Park and asks city to revoke the promoters' license. The Star opposes the protest, defending the event as a tribute to pioneer days and memory of the old West.
Belgians, French and British Americans gathered in a hall in Los Angeles to celebrate King Albert II of Belgium's 40th birthday. A German singing society rehearsal nearby led to tensions as the groups mingled and a confrontation was implied, merging the two meetings into one chaotic scene.
The text reflects Allied morale during wartime with songs and cheers. It contrasts German songs and Irish tunes, praising unity and fraternity and predicting a future germination of brotherhood under the American flag.
The piece mocks the Alaska purchase, noting Russia sold it for 7.2 million while gold wealth in the territory climbs past 200 million and resources exceed 500 million. It highlights fivefold railroad costs, questions a Japanese educational victory, and quips about Joffre and Abbott.
Kansas City April 29 J M Haiger of Carlton Oklahoma asserts that walking barefoot eight months each year strengthens the body. He tends his farm with trousers rolled high and has recently visited Kansas City without shoes, drawing curious looks from onlookers.
Spokane Shriners El Katif Temple will host visiting Shrinera during July, inviting members to a ceremonial gathering and related events at local lodge facilities.
Fish Commissioner Darwin allows nets with mesh under three inches for catching herring and halfbeet through June 10 when a new law takes effect. Widespread local notes cover accidents, politics, education, and upcoming events across Seattle Tacoma Des Moines Indianapolis and Portland.
A collection of comic witticisms and light dialogue fragments featuring a judge, an engaged couple, and multiple quick one liners. The snippets include a courtroom line about a dentist, a playful engagement scene with a diamond ring, a humorous money question, and a rueful old maid anecdote reflecting on love and disappointment.
Grandmother's remedy promises to restore natural hair color and thickness with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims the treatment darkens gray hair, removes dandruff, stops itching and hair loss, with results by morning and lasting after a few uses.
Reported questions and responses from a Chicago psychiatrist’s testing of a feeble minded teen. The piece cites the doctor’s methods, a 17 year old subject, and alleged scoring judgments. It includes sample Qs on charity justice forgiveness and daily choices.
Three mysterious young women in black are allegedly peddling narcotics from silver mesh handbags. They visit homes of users, collecting money as the bag opens to reveal capsules. Investigators say authorities have not learned the extent or source of the traffic, possibly smuggled across the Canadian border under the Harrison act.
The Million Buck Dancing club hosts an evening excursion and dancing party at Fortuna Park. Boats depart Madison Park at p.m. and Leechi Park at 8 15.
An old health ad touts four ounces of rad Salts daily to neutralize irritating urinary acids from meat, claim it clears kidneys and bladder, relieves dull kidney pain, headaches, and rheumatic twinges, and notes Jad Salts as a harmless, popular remedy.
A note highlights the Hollywood Launch at 212 Pike Street offering acclaimed strawberry shortcake as a standout item. The brief promotes the venue as a go to dessert stop.
Advertises Musterole as a white ointment for rheumatism bronchitis croup asthma lumbago neuralgia sprains bruises stiff neck and colds of the chest. Describes application by rubbing in with fingers and claims relief without blistering skin. Available in 26c 56c and 2 50 hospital sizes from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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