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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

2

Japan Resents U S Loans To The Chinese

Nov 25 report from Torio notes foreign powers wary of America financing China. The Four Power loan group led by Germany debates lending to the Chinese republic. Japan England France and Russia weigh in while Tokyo papers warn loans to China carry political entanglements and group privilege.

Torio Mall China America Four Power Land Group Germany Chinese Department of Commerce Continental Commercial Bank of Chicago Japan England France Russia Tokio Kokumin Four

Egg ranchers clash over costs and boycotts in H G L

A Letters to the Editor section features readers arguing over the impact of boycotts on egg ranchers, cost of living, and market prices. One writer defends egg producers while others push for public ownership and reforms. A separate note from Louis Cobbut h discusses public markets and economic cooperation.

The Star the Star Homekeepers’ Club of Seattle T. N. Dale Mr. Vernon Wash Moitor the A. E. Goodwin Louis Cobbuth Sixth Ave

Girl and Woman Sought by Police in Twin Cities

A 15 year old girl Amanda Skavlin disappeared after leaving the Swedish Mission Home for a walk and did not return. A young woman Elizabeth Helen Young, also 15, vanished after attending a theatrical performance. Police seek both in Minneapolis and St Paul.

Minneapolis Twin Cities Amanda Skavlin Miss Skaviin Elizabeth Helen Young

Ward Off Winter Complexion with Mercurized Wax Treatment

Read-like advertisement warns winter skin becomes dry and discolored. It recommends a cold cream with mercurized wax nightly and washing in the morning. A simple saxolite face bath is proposed to reduce wrinkles, promising a youthful, healthy look in a week.

Rural Subscribers Urge Bread Boycott and Farm Reform

Rural Subscribes call for broader boycotts to lower food prices arguing cheaper feed would help ranchers and dairy, while fearing a plunge in wheat and poultry profits. A Star Reader criticizes Representative Boyle and party faction ties, urging higher ideals and independent leadership in the legislature.

the Star Seattle Seattle Club H.C. of L Emall Boyle Guy C. Kelly Moch

National Opposed to Woman Suffrage Convention Report

The Star highlights a Washington convention by the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Members are women who oppose voting, arguing women gain influence through home life and that votes do not improve politics or elections. The keynote asserts women’s power lies in the home over public affairs.

the Star Washington

Sale of Slightly Used Pianos With Easy Payments

To buyers of limited means a clearance offers ex changed pianos and player pianos at unheard prices. We provide easy payments on many makes including Hardman Conover Steger Story Clark and 16 others. Invest a little Christmas money for family happiness.

Hardman, Conover Steger & Sons Story & Clark Yastion

Heating Cars Could Be Held In Duty To Passengers

H A Martin writes to The Star about heating streetcars during cold weather. He recalls An earlier case against the GN Railway Co where overheating led to illness and a settlement. He suggests similar legal action against the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co to compel heating and possibly prompt heed from the public utility.

the Star Puget Sound Traction. Light & Power Co G N. Ry. Co H. A. Martin

Pension plan for city employees questioned by taxpayer

A taxpayer questions why city workers should receive pensions while other employees in the city must quit for better jobs. He argues taxpayers, many with families and rising taxes, already burdened, should not fund pensions for a favored class and urges fair treatment for all who need it.

the Star

Poultryman criticizes price pressures on eggs and feed

A letter to The Star from a poultryman protests rising costs and lower egg prices. He urges targeting packers and millers rather than poultrymen in Seattle, arguing the industry struggles amid stump land and high feed costs.

the Star Millers Western Seattle A.m

Stocks Sell Down Under Pressure

New York stock market opened under heavy selling pressure today and despite some recoveries the losses from yesterday’s crash widened by one to four points in many stocks.

New York Altho Stock Exchange

Consumers' League Holds Annual Meeting

The Consumers' League holds its annual meeting Friday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall on the top floor of the Arctic Building. Members will review the year's work and plan continued activities for the organization.

Consumers’ League The Chamber of Commerce Arctic League

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