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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
4
The Star presents Robert Minor's on location black and white war sketches from France and Flanders. The drawings, notably The Flight and Finding Hers, convey terror and humanity beyond photographs. The piece urges readers to preserve these works as potential antiwar historical artifacts.
A municipal league report links Robert F Booth to railroad support and notes Republican ties of both the campaign committee chair and W M Whitney the county GOP leader. Whitney condemns Booth while decrying partisan influence in a nonpartisan race, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
Letters from readers discuss Dr Haiselden and the Bollinger baby case. Critics challenge medical certainty about disability and the ethics of saving or allowing a life to end. A separate note praises the paper and invites public input while L A Rowe reports a large family, 28 children, from Saluda South Carolina.
Readers share glowing endorsements claiming Peruna saved lives and aided recovery. Mrs Charles Anaphugh of Lagrange Indiana says it cured her decline and misery. Miss Nettle Bogardus of Wheatfield New York reports relief from chronic sick headaches. The note mentions Peruna tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids.
Robert J. Boryer Jr of 157 26th Ave wins the dollar prize in the weekly essay contest. His submission on preparedness is selected as the winning entry.
The text argues the United States must be ready to protect and defend individual rights and homes at a small annual cost not exceeding $2.50 per person. It warns that international law lets nations claim their own interpretations and that without a stronger army and navy the U S may lose its rights despite being in the right as other wartime powers possess larger forces.
A list of honor mention recipients includes LeRoy Ferguson of 500 Kenyon Avenue, Arlene Crane of Hoquiam, Margaret Sophia Taylor of 6004 Sixth Ave N W, Harriet Baughman of 515 Kenyon Street, Frank Lynch of 310 11th Avenue, Inex Coomer of Edmonds, Thelma Edith Hillard of 8407 Greenwood Avenue, Alice Muchiinski of Enumclaw, Agnes Lindsay of Renton, Anna Stevenson of 711 Third Avenue, Caroline Turner R F D 2 Seattle, Pearl Brown of Anacortes, Clara Barstow 1524 Tenth Avenue, Anna Barstow 1024 Tenth Avenue, Allen R. Johnson Bremerton, Harold Hendrickson 3796 W 62nd Avenue, and Lalla Erickson 7545 12th Ave N W.
Alice Gentle, Seattle mezzo soprano, drew a large critical crowd Friday night at the Metropolitan Theatre as soloist in the Philharmonic Orchestra’s opening of its fifth season. Each number pleased the audience and received generous applause from all.
16 year old Douglas Draper traveled 15 000 miles from the Urals to San Francisco aboard the Nippon Maru to attend a U S school in Boston. He crossed war torn Russia with his father a mining man sending him for schooling and plans to return after the war.
Harold Hendrickson at 2706 W 62d St recently became a member of the Boy Scouts
Inventor Thomas Edison patents a small device that responds to a baby's cry. The cradle is said to rock automatically with the sound of the voice, continuing as long as the cry persists.
Anna Barstow proposes the Cirelettes hold next week's Uncle Jack contest themed The Most Beautiful Spot in Seattle. The letter notes the description should be written on one side of the paper with signing on the reverse, and Uncle Jack approves the idea.
A historical health blurb links stomach troubles and headaches to a liver imbalance. It emphasizes prompt action to correct stomach ailments and improve mood, suggesting remedies for overall well being.
Beechams Pills are advertised as aiding digestion regulating bile gently stimulating the liver purifying the blood and cleansing the bowels. They are described as safe speedy and acting as both a laxative and a tonic to help the body.
The writer asks for name, address, and age and instructs to write in pen. They request correspondence addressed to Uncle Jack care of The Star and to call or deliver to the office so it reaches him before 3 o'clock next Friday afternoon.
Port superintendent W Wiley of the Great Northern Steamship Co asked Capt Garlick by wireless if a coast guard steamer should go to assist the disabled liner Minnesota. Garlick replied no for the present. Two tugs were dispatched to meet the big craft.
The article discusses the close balance between income and expenses in Seattle. It urges readers to move savings from pay envelopes into the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank to build a cushion for future needs.
The article advises daily bathing with a very warm shower followed by a cold shower, then brisk rubbing and drying. Take the bath on rising to warm the body, as the cold shock is minimized and a quick healthy reaction follows, noting a heavy coat weighs more than a heavy cold.
The parson comments on Tommy attending church twice each Sunday and Tommy confirms he cannot stay home yet. The exchange highlights a young parishioner’s devotion and the cleric’s guidance.
J. H. Johnson proprietor of the Palace cafe John Molla of the Pike St. Oyster House and R. Thompson of Thompson's cafe were fined Friday for selling undersized trout.
A vintage ad urges seniors to use Cascarets as a mild natural aid for constipation. It compares harsh laxatives to pepper in the nose and stresses ongoing, gentle support for aging bowels, noting a 10 cent box price and sleep-time action.
An advertisement urges prompt action for kidney and bladder issues signaling poor kidney function. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Haarlem Holland, claiming decades of use since 1696 and offering money-back refunds if relief is not achieved.
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