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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
4
The piece questions German propaganda about food shortages while noting 2,000,000 German babies lack milk. It cites Dr. Von Mach of Boston advocating condensed milk shipments and asks about conditions in occupied countries, calling the war’s hunger a grave retribution.
President Van Hise estimates 1915 end national debts for the United Kingdom 10.419 billion Germany 7.275 billion France 10.314 billion. He notes these exclude local debts and warns of rising infant mortality as a tool to pay the debt. The piece argues the inheritance shifts burden to unborn children and future labor.
The text quotes Roosevelt venting anger at Wilson and the Wilson administration. He calls Wilson a coward, claims the cabinet drinks milk, and attacks foreign policy as peaceful but weak. He asserts pride in Americans while decrying Germany and Belgium’s fate and hints at drastic actions if he were president.
The declaration and earnings exposition by United States Steel Corporation are hailed as benefiting the country. A large dividend to 51,000 holders counters Judge Gary’s view that big disbursements risk instability, signaling prosperity remains on a solid foundation amid wartime orders.
Mellen ex president of the wrecked New Haven railroad hails Brandeis nomination to the United States Supreme Court. He notes Brandeis may shift from radical to conservative once sworn in, while critics cheer the likely 8 to 1 vote outcome. Louis Brandeis was a thorn to big business as a free-lancer.
The Butcher's Day GPAMN appointed Butcher Weyler of Cuban notoriety as president of the general staff of the Spanish army. Spain readies for contingencies and proposes to mobilize its full forces if war comes. Weyler's Cuban governor general record is cited as a major cause of the war.
A collection of reader questions and Cynthia Grey’s practical replies on courtship honesty marriage licenses and family boundaries. Topics include declaring illness to a possible fiancée wage garnishment limits under dependency, a wife seeking autonomy, marriage license validity, and parental authority over a sister’s late-evening male guest with guidance on clear consequences.
Secretary Lane opens a four part series explaining why the American people should reelect Woodrow Wilson. The article outlines future pieces by Theodore Burton on Republican victory, Victor Murdock on Progressive campaign strategies, and Meyer London advocating a Socialist presidential vote.
Franklin K. Lane argues the Democratic Party deserves continued confidence, citing the Federal Reserve Act, Underwood tariff, and national preparedness. He praises peace, prosperity, and cautious military buildup while defending Wilson’s foreign policy and restraint. He notes opposition failed and the public already judges the administration favorably.
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold in hours with two-hour doses for a total of three. It asserts nostril relief, reduced discharge, relief from headache, fever, sore throat, and sneezing, costing 26 cents at drug stores.
The article warns grip weakens bodily resistance, letting latent tuberculosis become active. It urges bed rest and physician care for those with grip symptoms, and emphasizes prevention through fresh air, moderation, regular habits, and daily exercise to reduce disease risk.
In Massachusetts on February 4, John H. Pierce age 60 of Delanson New York killed his intended bride Lena Keyser of Schenectady New York as her mother objected at the ceremony. Pierce then shot himself fatally. The wedding was called off after a warning from the bride’s mother.
A garbled Edinburgh weekly serial hints at a conspiratorial asides with a line about a bewildered arm. A tongue in cheek fruit language explodes with sayings like She's a peach and He's the apple of her eye, illustrating playful phrases in everyday talk.
A quirky narrative traces Tom Murphine, a mayoral candidate, securing ownership of a mysterious 44 item after a dentist scene reveals a buyer’s odd payment. The dialogue lampoons a melodramatic plot with comic excerpts and hinged on a labored “labor saving device” line.
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