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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
5
Comment warns that cutting food costs to 25 cents a day fails to fix the cost of living. It argues wages will drop to match lower prices, that true purchasing power, not money price, matters, and broad adoption would erase any benefit.
Local landholders started at about 250000 dollars for Bremerton yard land but have since lowered to 180000 dollars after critics deemed the price excessive. The writer urges court condemnation to set a fair jury price and avoid further bargaining with Uncle Sam over the navy yard project.
December 15 report notes the United States government plans to sell 4000 bottles of contraband whisky and beer at Seward Alaska with possible destruction. The piece critiques federal role and cites local politics. It also mentions Initiative Measure No. 28 and three retiring councilmen seeking re election with a skeptical tone.
A merchant notes a merged wholesale and retail operation offers double value in the high rent area. They also advertise selling out a large wholesale stock from a leading American piano factory with an easy monthly payment plan to fit every pocketbook.
A collage of quirky observations touches on a Denver post office inspector, a six minute window for courtly wooing, a Cecil cafe owner, and Mayor Gill amid references to Rebecca in Moore shows. A Seattle restaurant inventor touts a pea splitting machine, while a fishery note questions a goldfish’s water needs and a Detroit genius shifts coal handling.
A two week program marks the dedication of the new St. Clement's chapel on December 24 at 24th Ave and East First. The gift from Mrs. Mary B. Evans commemorates her husband and the church seats about 300.
A mystery tale unfolds as Sam the boatman uncovers a ciphered telegram and a stash of diamonds slipping through river routes. On the isolated wharf, two suspects discuss Holland shipments while Sam quietly transcribes clues from Hamersly’s Special Register and the Social Register to map a looming danger.
A boatman guides Miss Chalmers and Sam through a perilous night voyage. They dodge rocks in a dark channel and narrowly reach land, with the boatman joking about the close escape before parting ways at dawn.
Dawn light reveals Miss Chalmers awakening in a boat-house. She moves quickly to her trunk, retrieves a ring of keys, and hides a bundle before rejoining the others. Mr. Witherbee and Mrs. Witherbee arrive as Rosalind Chalmers, newly arrived, converses about early boats and trunks.
A 26 cent Cold Compound claims rapid relief from head cold symptoms with a regimen of doses every two hours. It promises to open blocked passages and ease headaches feverishness sore throat sneezing and nasal discharge without inconvenience.
An advertisement touts ordinary increalized wax as a cure for complexion flaws. It claims the product removes dead surface skin, purifies the visage, and reveals a clear, spotless, and beautiful complexion. One ounce, available at any drugstore, is said to rejuvenate even the worst complexion.
On a windy night on the island, Rosalind Chalmers and Mrs. Witherbee discuss a priceless bracelet tied to a pharaoh’s history. The group recalls a burglar alarm debate when Davidson shares his own theft tale and a skiff disappearance hints at further intrigue.
A boatman lands ashore and follows a harrow path to a bare cabin then hauls his launch to Clayton. He travels through back streets to a dim hotel saloon, seating himself in a back room as a man emerges from a swinging door.
The scene opens with Tom Daw son Polly and Mr Morton playing tennis while others smoke and knit. A distant power boat approaches the Witherbee island and returns with Mr Witherbee, two strangers and a paper in hand, signaling a forthcoming continuation in the next issue.
Calvin V. Dyment named Monday as the new administrative head of the University of Washington journalism department. He will take charge Feb. 1 after Lee White resigns. Dyment has led the University of Oregon journalism school for three years and is a Toronto graduate from 1900 with 13 years in newspaper work.
Mrs. P. C. Webb of 1128 23rd Avenue sustained bruises in a Sunday night auto accident. Nearby passenger W. W. Kearns of 402 20th Avenue North said Tuesday the injuries were not serious, noting only Webb was injured when two jitney buses bumped into each other.
An advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as a inexpensive home remedy for throat and chest inflammation. It claims rapid relief from bronchial coughs and related ailments within 24 hours and sells a 2% ounce dose with instructions to request Pinex from a local druggist.
A New York man, nearly 50, regains vigor after using nuxated iron. The ad claims iron deficiency weakens health and promises doubled strength in four weeks, with a money back guarantee and widespread drugstore distribution.
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