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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
5
The joint session reading highlights national adequacy and security as keynotes. It frames Americanism as a partnership of the Americas against European aggression, supporting independence, liberty, economic development, and the Monroe Doctrine. The president emphasizes unity and peace, denounces disloyalty, and presents a long address to Congress as a landmark.
The president urges global cooperation and self sufficiency for the United States, criticizing guardianship and asserting Mexico should govern itself. He promotes Pan Americanism as a nonimperial, law based partnership, linking political and economic interests across America. The speech frames Americans as united in purpose and mutual aid.
The president outlines a plea for national defense emphasizing that great democracies avoid war, defend rights, and train citizens for self defense. He advocates a stronger navy program and a robust merchant marine to secure hemispheric independence and broader international influence.
President urged new legislation to alter and reform governance in Puerto Rico and expand public justice while addressing a 1917 treasury deficit. He proposed preserving the war tax and sugar duties, adding income tax reforms, and new internal taxes to raise hundreds of millions for defense. He condemned disloyal Americans and urged swift action to purge corruption.
The president proposes to seek prominent figures in manufacturing and transportation to consult with army and navy officials. The goal is to mobilize United economic resources rapidly to address a specific national defense problem.
A president urged conservation of natural resources through enactment of bills. He pressed for early operation including rural pest provisions. He praised railroad regulation by federal commission and questioned how regulation could improve railroad operation and usefulness.
The article mocks Congressman Will E. Humphrey for proposing a 1.25 million dollar submarine post office building in Seattle while previously denying involvement in a controversial site sale. It notes his past self voting 1,200 dollars for unmade travel expenses and frames Humphrey as a reluctant humorist in a pork barrel controversy.
The Bavarian government approves a vast electrical power plant to supply all Bavaria with electricity. A company will be formed with a capital of 7,500,000 dollars to carry out the Walden Lake project amid wartime claims of national strength.
A wartime correspondent condemns German policies and urges action against starvation in Serbia. He laments indifference and notes a call for aid as civilians suffer, urging readers to respond to the crisis.
John Eyster of Altedena California, described as an 82 year old bachelor, marries a 17 year old girl in a remarkable display of will power.
A Kentucky mother praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant fast acting laxative for children. The remedy is a non narcotic herbal compound used to treat constipation in kids and is widely available in drug stores. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
The text argues regular whole body exercise is vital in cold weather to keep the body toned and warm. It notes increased surface blood flow and improved organ function, especially kidneys, in winter, with walking highlighted as accessible year round. It also endorses soap and hot water as top disinfectants after illness and for prevention.
A junior office worker marries a stylish wife who cannot cook. After a rough night at home with dinner chaos, he misreads the dish while she taunts him about domestic science training. He spends the evening persuading her not to return to mother.
Dave Tobias of the Northern Pacific commissary department returned from San Francisco after the fair closed Saturday night. He reports San Francisco attendance of 118000 for Sunday and total paid admissions of 19 million during the exposition’s life.
A home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon dissolved dandruff when applied nightly. Rub gently into the scalp, and by morning most or all dandruff should be gone with continued use. The ad promises instant relief from itching and greasiness, leaving hair fluffy and silky.
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