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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
4
A humorous note defends pickles praising their dental and brain benefits while lampooning exaggerated claims. The piece cites a Chicago conference of pickle packers and laments misuse of language. It also notes the death of Sir James Murray who authored the English dictionary.
Washington reports a health warning about bubbling drinking fountains based on an expert from the Marine Hospital Service. It warns improper use or construction may spread illness, citing tests where lips approached the water outlet and advising to bite the bubble with no contact to the fountain.
The article notes China plans large scale military training and an academy akin to West Point. It argues Europe may regret war’s effect on China as it gains funding, munitions access, and a formidable force with Japanese support and guidance. It also warns of China becoming a major European threat.
A Boston Transcript endorsement of Fairbanks for the presidency is challenged as libelous. The piece asserts McKinley never leaned on Fairbanks or anyone else, stating that when tired or troubled he threw himself bodily into support.
A jokey round up of social notes and opinions cites Dr. Leonard Ayres on third graders spelling has and hasn t. It mentions Japan building 26 warships and a New York woman seeking 85000 from a Chicago man for breach of promise. It notes thirteen Fort Dodge, Iowa, girls pledging to walk 500 miles yearly and ends with a plain speaking view on plain women.
A Los Angeles lad, long housed in a reform school, underwent brain surgery to remove a bone spur pressing on his motor center. Surgeons say the irritation caused his behavior and that proper treatment could cure most such cases, though many families cannot afford care. The piece urges free municipal clinics to aid afflicted youths.
H Y Carson of New York, secretary of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers, lectured before the Washington State Association of Master Plumbers. He said jumping joints determine the life of a building.
The speaker urges immediate action to start saving and highlights the hypothetical benefit of wealth while insisting on practical steps to accumulate the initial thousand dollars. The guidance emphasizes discipline, a clear goal, and a plan to begin now.
Dr Henry Suzzallo urged educators and tradesmen to follow their leaders in a Rotarians address on Monday at the Washington Annex. Arno Austin, 21, painter, died Monday from injuries after a 12 foot fall Sunday.
An advertisement advises using plain massified coconut oil instead of shampoo or soap to avoid harsh alkali. It claims coconut oil cleanses, lathers, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and free of dust and dandruff while being cheap and greaseless.
The article warns that during hot midsummer days a meat heavy diet strains the press and harms health. It links excess meat to fever, nervous system strain, and chronic constipation while urging caution for office workers and urging children to avoid shared drinking cups and towels to prevent disease transmission.
Vancouver British Columbia August 17 The arrest of an alleged German spy at Vernon military camp yesterday will be followed by immediate court martial It is announced today The suspect enlisted in the 14th regiment at Vancouver representing himself as a Swiss reservist It is alleged he had been collecting military information and offering it for sale to Germany.
A suit between Canadian and American interests over the Alaska Northern railway is dismissed by agreement. The sale of the railway to the government will be postponed, delaying transfer and related proceedings.
Aug 17 report says Jos Everett was arrested at midnight after burglarizing Meagher home. John Fes pleaded guilty yesterday and was sentenced to one to 15 years, with arraignment and transfer to penitentiary guards at Walla Walla within 12 hours. The case is among the fastest on record here.
An advertisement describes a simple beauty routine to remove sun damage. It touts ordinary mercurized wax as transforming a dull complexion to snowy whiteness and softness, peeling the surface gradually with no discomfort. A wax from a drug store and a wash lotion with saxolite and hazel are suggested for tightening and smoothing skin.
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