Preventive Medicine Focus Begins in The Star
The Star announces a year of Keep Well articles in partnership with the American Medical Association and the National Society of Keep Wells. Readers will receive practical interpretations of preventive medicine to stay healthy and help children stay well. The first article launches New Year's Day in The Star.
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Speculation on a Woman Hiding Money Under Carpet Edge
The remark ponders why a woman might stash funds under a carpet corner. It suggests obtaining cash quickly by removing the rug is easier than waiting days. The note adds a blunt instruction to prepare a weapon and fire when ready, addressed to Gridley.
Will Seattle Ring Out the Old or Drink It All Tonight
A reflective appeal questions Seattle's New Year celebrations amid World War I carnage in Europe. It contrasts local revelry with babies starving in Belgium and families suffering, urging readers to rethink public drunken behavior as the year ends.
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A Corner in Morality Defect in Seattle Bill
The Seattle clubwomen draft a bill to appoint a woman superintendent for juvenile and women’s protective work and require moral endorsement from Federated clubs YWCA and WCTU. The piece argues these groups do not own Seattle morality and that other high‑moral women may exist outside these societies.
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Neutrality and war talk mix in global headlines
Charl ie Schwab of Bethlehem Steel reports canceling a 15 million dollar British submarine order under Secretary Bryan while promising war materiel contracts. The Russian General Staff calls the war’s first period satisfactory to most sides. Wilson plans an executive senate visit. jokes flash about George Washington. Danish dairies gain by cooperation with U S suppliers. Italy’s unrest grows as Oberdank recall echoes. California charity balls toast outdoors.
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Fragmented clippings mix humor ads and familiar wits
A collage of snippets shows a humor column tone with jokey exchanges about medicine bottles, cats, plays, a light domestic joke, a crabby city note, and a cryptic remark about a wife. The pieces mix satire and social cues from everyday life.
The Overworked Pill and Body Politics
A readers letter argues against reliance on medications and tariff or currency remedies, urging adherence to economic health laws and access to production means. Another writer questions importing working capital from Europe, asserting U.S. labor and money-creating power suffice.
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Favoring Prosecution of Misleading Regional Advertising
A Star opinion argues for a law to curb organizations that falsely advertise Seattle and other Northwest cities to Easterners. The writer backs stiff penalties for officials of such groups, blaming them and railroads for swelling unemployment as their boosting fails to attract paying buyers.
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Real Estate Rent Burdens Prompt Strong Action Calls
A subscriber laments steep rentals and prices for incoming residents urging swift action to address housing costs and curb the drift higher. The plea calls for active measures to ease the burden on renters and buyers.
Seek Fitzs Help on Alaska Drag Wire Measure
The Alaska chamber of commerce telegrams Chairman Fitzgerald urging House Appropriations support for the Alaska drag wire bill.
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Home Remedy Cuts cough costs with Pinex syrup
A household method uses granulated sugar and warm water to make a pint of syrup and adds 2% ounces Pinex to yield a cheaper, effective cough remedy. The mixture aims to relieve coughs and bronchial irritation within 24 hours and is backed by a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co. of Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Parliaments Ends With Officers Elected
At the Pacific Northwest Parliament of the Disciples of Christ Rev. W. W. Burke of Walla Walla was elected president Rev. L. A. Chapman of Bozeman Mont was chosen vice president and Rev. Tolbert Weaver was named secretary treasurer The convention will meet in Walla Walla next year
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The Sufferers Quote Barrage About Interview Ethics
A witty exchange questions newspaper pity for interviewees. The gag plays on quoting exact words and the limits of media sympathy. The quip highlights press ethics and the practice of quoting verbatim.
Senate panel advances La Follette seamen bill to conference
The senate commerce committee voted eight to five to release the La Follette seamen's labor bill from pigeonhole. The measure moves to conference where passage is now more likely after changes to the London safety at sea treaty.
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Two More Arrests Made In Terre Haute Election Frauds
Authorities report two additional arrests in Terre Haute tied to election fraud schemes. Investigators seek to expand charges related to improper voting and ballot tampering as part of a broader probe across the region.
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