Dillpickles In They Make 'Em That Size Now
A humorous note page explores oddities and curiosities of the era with playful items and quirky commentary. It highlights a four-reel film and other lighthearted bits meant to entertain and provoke thought.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
4
Wilson’s Mexican Policy and the Vera Cruz Debate
The writer defends Wilson’s watchful waiting approach in Mexico. They argue rushing 5,000 troops would have worsened bloodshed, noting Vera Cruz losses were smaller than a full invasion. The piece credits Wilson’s calm leadership and suggests constitutionalists win despite Mexico’s ongoing troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Huerta Bache
Vera Cruz
Gringo
Canby Faults Newspapers for Rising Prices
Canby argues that newspapers trigger price hikes by reporting higher costs. He claims gamblers and traders are not to blame and rejects government investigation. He urges censorship of news to protect merchants from being robbed by rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canby
Wilson's Worst Mistake Prompted by War News
A wartime update notes President Wilson’s choice of Daniels as state commerce commissioner. Daniels criticized the commission’s rules while seeking favorable rate outcomes, drawing attention to his prior tenure as New Jersey public service commissioner and alleged leniency to Passaic Gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Wilson
Commerce
Commission
Public Service
New Jersey
Passaic Gas Company
Good But Guilty WP HAT U S district court decision
The court orders the dissolution of the Harvester trust, calling it a good but illegal trust that has not overcapitalized nor engaged in unfair practices toward customers or competitors. Holland, inventor of the submarine, has died at Newark on the eve of wartime trials, and a peace advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Harvester Trust
Holland
Newark
Motorman Charged With Reckless Driving After Collision
H K Marshall street car motorman arrested on reckless driving charge after alleged squeeze of an auto truck at Jackson and Second Avenue. Truck driver J Bourman also booked on same charge. London reports national relief fund reaching 7.5 million dollars with a 100000 dollar Bank of Montreal contribution yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Marshall
Jackson
J. Bourman
Pine «At
London
National Relief Fund
Prince of Wates Fund
Bank of Montreal
Ask and Answer in a Gossipy Readers’ Column Snippet
A collage of Q and A from a Goshen Indiana column covers topics from clock repair to war prospects. Readers inquire about a buggy top and returning a lost fat parcel while Mr Gray plans to discuss Europe’s war outlook next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mr. Gray
S. W
Empty Room Ad Advice Published in STAR WANT ADS
Instructions emphasize using STAR WANT ADS for unoccupied rooms. The note suggests that readers should place or respond to advertisements in the STAR WANT ADS section to find occupants or fill vacancies. The guidance focuses on the practical use of classified ads to manage unused space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Want
Elbert Motor Car Co to Build Cycle Cars in Seattle
New motor concern will operate here with Elbert Motor Car Co organized to assemble cycle cars in Seattle. The model number one two seated tandem weighs 500 pounds and will sell for 2.95 dollars. Organizers include L. H. Beamish Vancouver BC N F Wilson San Francisco and L W O Connell Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Elbert Motor Car Co
L. H. Beamish
Vancouver
B. C
N. F. Wilson
San Francisco
Andl. W. O'Connell
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
They
Bgolly Fellers
Aut Ft
Molly
Kal
Schaefer—Music BY
MacDonald
Adolph
Lupe
Allman
Tom
Lstur
Hones
THE
Seattle Star
Scripps Northwest League OF Newsravens
Telegraph News Service
United Piece Association
Seattle, Wash
Star Publishing Co
Phoee
Ethanae
C. H. Canby
Board of Trade
John D. Woodrow Wilson
Spreckels
Hougen
Union
Madison
Everett True
A Qqueak
Jehnny Meuse
Chip
Meer
Cynthia Gray
T. KE. G
Connie Mack
J, C. RK
Cornelius
Olsen
Acme Solid Forge
EAGLE
PENN
Spinning’s Cash Store
Hollywood
Pike ST
Tourist Picture Theatre
Imperial Bar
Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.