Switzerland the good Samaritan in the great war
The article lauds Switzerland as the war’s good Samaritan noting its aid to sick and refugee soldiers, exchange of prisoners through the Red Cross, free mail for POWs, free transport of foods, and support for children and war victims. It highlights Swiss relief efforts, education, medical care, and employment programs while acknowledging the Red Cross origin in Geneva.
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Switzerland
Serbia
Poland
Red Cross
Express
Geneva
Meat Weight Loss Sparks Raw Diet Society
A report notes beef loses about thirty three pounds after roasting, shrinking from one hundred pounds to sixty seven. The humor implies a society promotes eating meat raw, courting controversy and questions of culinary ethics and health.
Death Reveals Mary Bell Was Mary Goode of Infamous Resort
An obituary-era note links Mary Bell a benevolent helper at New York night court to Mary Goode famed keeper of a notorious West Side resort. Goode once testified in the Rosenthal case and later leveled vice graft charges. The piece ends with a quip from Dr Rowe on pedestrian danger and car count.
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Hose
New York
Night Court
Mary Bell
Wight
York
Blackwell's Island
Reformatory
West 34Th St
Mary Goode
Rosenthal
Magdalen
Be Fair to Poultrymen Boycott Clash with Egg Trade
A call warns a fresh egg boycott by the Homekeepers' club harms producers and ranchers more than middlemen. It notes rising feed costs compressing poultrymen profits and argues storage men would benefit. The piece also mentions Swedish match consolidation and Golden Alaska exports totaling 68.6 million dollars, largely copper.
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Seattle
Go Home to Your Wife or Jail Six Months Magistrate Rules
A New York magistrate orders Israel to choose between returning home or facing six months in jail. The remark comes amid a string of quirky notes and satirical asides in a column featuring travelogues, Christmas wishes, and oddball anecdotes. The piece includes references to Freddie Strang and Preddie offers, Tacoma candle celebrations, and a running joke about Mount Rainier triggering lights on Pacific Ave.
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Tacoma
Pacific Ave
Mount Rainier
New York
Cornell
Israel
Sideman
Clausen's Goat Reposes Snugly With Gov Lister
Olympia December 15 A curious political row ends with State Auditor Clausen quitting a state budget meeting. Gov Lister and State Treasurer Meath carry on alone as Clausen refuses to attend. The dispute centers on budget reductions and governance, with no consensus in sight.
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Clausen
Gov. Lister
Olympia
Lister
Meath
Y Quartet to Sing at Y M C A Meeting
The Y M C A male quartet will give its first concert at the Sunday club meeting held at 3 p m tomorrow Carl C Countryman Lyceum speaker will address the group on Bed Rock C D Hurvey to speak at the friendship supper Other program features follow the usual format
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Carl C Countryman
Lyceum
A. C. D. Hurvey
It Pays to Read The Star's Classified Ad Page
A compact notice hints that readers gain value from perusing The Star classified section for opportunities. It underscores the usefulness of exploring listings for deals and services.
Young Scoundrel Subdue and Meet Rosalind Chalmers
In a swift confrontation, Billy is grabbed by Mr. Davidson and restrained. The intruder stares calmly at Rosalind Chalmers as tension unfolds in the scene.
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Billy
Mr. Davidson
Rosalind Chalmers
Revelations and Romance on the Island
Billy Kellogg explains his schemes and loyalties to Uncle Henry while Rosalind Chalmers weighs love and truth. Smuggling, forgery, and hidden intentions collide as Morton and Bob Murray reveal their roles, leading to a tentative engagement proposal and a climactic escape plan.
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Morton
Henry
Polly Dawson
Mr. Davidson
Billy
Rascal
Schmidt
Rosalind
Polly
United G O P League Adopts Liberal Ideas
The United Republican league accepted a tentative draft as a declaration of principle with two additions. One urged more liberal rules for legislative bodies and the other urged strengthening the city law. Present were E. C. Hughes C. J. France Bruce C. Shorts Austin E. Griffiths Charles S. Gleason and Congressman-elect John F. Miller. Seattle post office cleared 798.40 at its semi annual sale of un called for packages and mail Thursday.
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United Republican League
E. C. Hughes
C. J. France
Bruce C. Shorts
Austin E. Griffiths
Charles S. Gleason
John F. Miller
Seattle
Iun
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