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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

4

Northwest Army Post Planned on Tacoma Olympia Prairie

The government will establish an army post in the Northwest on a vast prairie between Tacoma and Olympia. Pierce county will donate 70,000 acres of land, with Tacoma and Pierce county expected to meet requirements. The Star notes no park or pull involved and calls the Northwest the logical site for the post under the preparedness program.

Northwest Tacoma Olympia Pierce County

President Wilson Urges Brief, Direct Message to Congress

The president’s address to Congress is brief and clear, urging a short session finish existing legislation and push forward a full public investigation of employer-employee disputes in interstate business. He opposes compulsory arbitration and seeks power to take over railroads in military need, while advocating greater freedom for business combinations in foreign commerce.

Congress Wilson Woodrow Wilson

Man of sorrows and a Kansas City canning contest

A report highlights Francis Joseph dubbed the man of sorrows with notes of a soul widow. It also mentions a 13 year old Kansas City boy beating girls in a school canning contest and remarks on gendered warnings. Governor Whitman calls food prices a state matter while another governor argues that people must eat.

Francis Joseph Man of Kansas City Canning Gov. Whitman New York

Cattle Rustlers Spur Late Night Confrontation at Yarnell Ranch

In a tense scene, Yeager clashes with Harrison after rustlers drive off cattle from Yarnell's. Threewit rebukes the talk while Yeager suspects a staged tale as they weigh returning cattle and Harrison contemplates a trip home. One horse sweats from a recent run, hinting at pursuit.

Harrison Yeager Yarnall's Threewit Steve Thierewit Bay Mebber Yarnells

Desperate poker game erupts into gunfight at the saloon

In a Nevada border town a tense jackpots game ends in violence when Ramon Culvera draws a gun on Philip Seymour after a suspected cold deck. Steve Yeager intervenes with a quick double crossfire that wounds Culvera and sends Philip fleeing with Yeager. Ruth Seymour's brother Phil is revealed in danger and Steve learns Harrison is connected to border power.

Steve Ramon Culvera Philip Ateve Culvera Phoelip Pheelip Ramon Phoelp Yeager

Danderine Promises Dandruff Relief and Hair Growth

An advertisement touts 25 cent Danderine as a hair care product that removes dandruff and prevents hair loss within minutes. It claims scalp stimulation strengthens roots, promotes new hair growth, and leaves hair thick, glossy, and wavy with abundant, luxurious appearance.

Knowlton

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Steve faces a tense scene as questions erupt about a hold up while Orman Shorty and others arrive with chatter. Characters Dreary Ellington Breeze Harrison Ruth Phil and Ruth are part of a restless town setting near Los Robles and Alexico as Yeager moves through a rough night landscape.

Steve Orman Shorty Shorty 4 Yeager Dalry Ellington Harrison Danny Phil Los Robles Alexico Uncle Sam Arizona Texas

Austrian prince named finance minister for both monarchies

Berlin dispatches from Sayville Wireless report the appointment of Princes Konrad Von Hohenlohe, former Austrian interior minister, as finance minister for the dual Austro Hungarian monarchies, formally announced in Vienna.

Berlin Sayville Konrad von Hohenlohe Austria Vienna

City Physicians Explain Why They Prescribe Nuxated Iron

New York physicians explain the popularity of Nuxated Iron noting it boosts vitality by treating iron deficiency. Letters from doctors like Dr King and Dr Sauer claim organic iron strengthens blood, fights anemia, and helps conditions from pneumonia to heart disease.

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