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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

4

Untitled Editor Eye Note On State Agencies And Health

The piece questions actions by the state department of agriculture and the state board of health about a disease said to be widespread along the coast. It references figures like Doc Crichton and speaks in a wary tone about official declarations and public safety.

Raltor State Department Agriculture State Board Health Pierce and King Depart of Agriculture Doc Crichton MR. Grey Mra. T. BE. G Mra. E. L. D W. H R. T Mra, C. H. K

Letter to editor on juvenile reform in Seattle schools

Eunice Longberry argues Mr Boalt has illuminated Seattle schools morals and urges stronger juvenile court enforcement. She states current conditions remain dire and demands more officers to cope with youth issues in the city.

the Star George A. Virtue L. Boalt Juvecourt Eunice Longberry

Rabbit hunters face scarce alibis in Fremont reports

The Fremont Ohio News reports on rabbit hunters facing difficulty proving alibis as broadcasts discuss hunting routes and local counts. Authorities note many hunters lack solid proof, complicating cross county investigations and resource allocations.

Busters Fremont

Ballard Mass Meeting Chooses Fitzgerald Over Winsor

At a Ballard mass meeting in Junction one evening Cecil B. Fitz defeated Thomas Winsor for city council by a clear majority. Winsor had refused candidacy and did not participate in votes. About 55 people attended with roughly 25 supporting Fitzgerald and 20 opposing. the rest abstained.

Ballard Junction Cecil B. Fitz Thomas Winsor Fitzgerald Thomas Thos. Winsor

Get the Habit of Doing the Right Thing

A health column urges forming routines to rise early go to bed early and eat wholesome food as a path to better living. It frames habit as the key to a healthier life and asks readers to adopt beneficial routines.

Correction Corrects Parcel Post Statement

The Star notes an error in a last Saturday issue claiming Canada will have parcel post beginning January 1. It states Canada adopted parcel post after Great Britain and mentions Morse and Taft in a tangential aside.

the Star Canada Great Britain John P. Wilson

The Star Supports Logged-Off Land Law Amid Debate

The Star backs the logged-off land law seen as essential for public aid to reclaim and develop lands in Seattle and King County. It contrasts with other Seattle papers that failed to support on the final vote and notes critics like C. Allen Dale who opposed the measure.

Seattle Daily The Star Seattle Chamber of Commerce Herman Brauer University of Washington Reference Bureau King County C. Allen Dale Dale Progressive County Committee John Swinton New York Star Three P.L

Real Estate Sharks Spark Debate Over Logged Off Land Law

The Star quotes opposition from timber and real estate circles to a logged off land measure while Seattle brokers protest a sweeping shark label. The paper notes not all real estate men deserve the term and cites public speeches by a notable local real estate leader. In Brooklyn, women dissatisfied with coal prices buy barges and resell coal at lower rates, cutting costs for neighbors.

The Star Seattle Real Estate Association John J. Elliott Elliott Association

Ohio woman awarded $700 after four years of suit

A woman sued the City of Akron after falling in a sidewalk hole for $5,000. The case moved through common pleas, circuit, and supreme courts, finally awarding $700. The lengthy litigation and costs ended with the reduced payout and appellate persistence. Meanwhile other quips note a Baltimore preacher, Eastern women egg trade protests, and a comparison of pay between the czar and Woodrow Wilson.

Ohio Common Pleas Court Circuit Court Supreme Court Court of Appeals

Theatrical Manager Confronts Imposter Fred So

A veteran local producer warned a young office worker named Fred about imitating his distinctive mannerisms. In a private chat the manager questioned the impersonation, then threatened to act if it continued. The exchange showed the manager’s mix of humor and stern caution.

Fred Bo-and-So Mr. So-and-So

Logged Off Land Law Meets Seattle Vote Debate

Letters from readers praise and criticize agri cultural policy and port governance. Robert Bridges argues for logged off land as a remedy while others urge support for an incumbent port commissioner, railing against outsiders and emphasizing local needs and public credit policy.

Masquerade Ball Fashion and Q&A From Cynthia Grey

A reader asks for Queen Elisabeth costumes for a masquerade ball and for guidance on a reign coat. The column answers fashion, dental, and cooking questions with humorous and practical advice, including how to handle knotholes, pie cracks, and belt ideas while sharing light exchanges about various odd inquiries.

Cynthia Grey Elisabeth Pilease Annon M

Care Caret Dental Health Impacts and Liver Cure Ad

Torpid liver and clogged bowels blamed for headaches biliousness and foul taste. An early 20th century ad claims a 10 cent box of Cascarets will stimulate liver activity clean bowels and refresh stomach and head by morning with lasting effects for months.

Cag Caret

How to Darken Gray Hair

A home formula mixes Barbo Compound with seven ounces of water one ounce of bay rum and a quarter ounce of glycerine. Apply weekly until darkened then every two weeks for softness gloss and scalp health. Suitable for beard and scalp disorders and cheaper than store products.

Reasonable Ours is Better Dentistry Is Guaranteed

The practice advertises guaranteed dental work with a confidence pledge. It emphasizes quality care and patient satisfaction, aiming to attract customers seeking reliable results and ongoing support.

Bold Livery Challenge Echoed in Odd Sunset Detail

A young man asks for a gentle horse and is told the buggy’s right spring is stronger, prompting a blush. The quirky line about his ears reddening like a sunset appears as a vivid, strange detail in the World’s quotation.

Atable N. Y. World

Not Well Suited Winded Horse Sale Tale

A buyer considers a horse offered for sale and notes the animal pants during inspection. The seller admires the coat, while the buyer remarks he prefers the coat to the horse’s panting, revealing a humorous misunderstanding of the animal’s condition.

Excerpts From Cartoon Dialogues On Fashion

A humorous exchange cited from the New York World mocks excuses women use for wearing revealing outfits. The dialogue contrasts flimsy reasons with blunt rebuttals, reflecting social commentary on attire and propriety.

New York World

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