False Colors in Senate Bill 89 on Jitney Regulation
The piece argues Senate Bill 89 does not regulate jitneys but eliminates competition to benefit a public service corporation. It claims the bill, backed by Stone & Webster interests, aims to grant the public service commission power to guarantee profits and erase local control, masking as regulation.
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Jesse Jones
Public Service Corporation
Public Service Commission
Stone & Webster
Public Utilities Committee
Editor reader attacks marrying justices cost and courthouse conduct
A reader criticizes the marriages for pay by judges and justices and the courthouse solicitors runners. The letter urges commissioners and the sheriff to curb the practice and return all marriage fees to the county. another note thanks hospital staff for care of a daughter at a county hospital.
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the Star
Lssue of the Star
Stringer
Broadway High Students Told How Much to Say
A report states students in Broadway high school’s salesmanship class are instructed by George Keith on when to speak and when to remain silent. The writer questions sending Keith to Olympia to hobnob with state leaders.
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Broadway High
George Keith
Keith
Olympia
Prohibition Gains Ground in Washington Legislature
The article argues the passage of a bone dry law is inevitable as limited prohibition proves successful in Washington. It cites Supreme Court support for Webb Kenyon and recalls Seattle’s 1914 and 1916 votes showing strong dry majorities. It credits prohibition with economic gains and social benefits, and predicts a near unanimous legislative endorsement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Seattle
The Two Kinds of Work and the Call for Playtime
A New York minister cites Edison on temptation and work. He argues two kinds of work exist, one pleasurable and productive, the other unwanted yet necessary. He urges restructuring society so all have time for play while work time is reduced to essentials to sustain the good life.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Practice Plano Lifting to Overcome Tired Hands
The text notes that practicing on a plano for several hours tires the hands. It suggests overcoming fatigue by keeping the hands rigid while a person lifts the plano up and down. Also mentions ammo prices rising due to the war, impacting costs.
Limericks and tips in the BE OK contest satire
A playful editorial style piece describes a self starter named Alex winning a blue ribbon for a limerick about automobiles, with setup about saving money and a humorous jab at Van Scadda. It includes quirky lines about brushing teeth and a quoted exchange from the New York World.
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Alex
BE. O. K
Alhambra
Horace
Government should guarantee medicines and health care for all
A reader argues the government must regulate medicines and provide health care, including free treatment and artificial limbs, and end private medical practice. The letter contrasts U S health with other nations and cites recruiting failures and child hunger as signs of weakness, urging reform.
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the Star
O. K
Norway
New York
Hordeaux
Wash
King County Hospital Praise Letter to The Star
A reader commends the King County Hospital in grateful terms through The Star, thanking the paper for its coverage and support of hospital services and community health efforts.
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the Star
King County
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Pure Blood Remedy
The ad claims pure blood strengthens bones muscles and organs, prevents eruptions and tiredness, and fights scrofula and other humors. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequaled for rheumatism dyspepsia and loss of appetite, urging readers to buy at all druggists today.
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Hood
Bacon urges United States to wake up and prepare
Former ambassador to France Bacon returns from France and motivates a call for national awakening and preparedness. He says what he witnessed abroad compels the U S to act with renewed vigor and readiness.
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Bacon
France
United States
Remove Dandruff with 25 Cent Danderine Advice
An advertisement urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle of Danderine at drug stores. The user should pour a small amount into the hand rub into the scalp with fingertips. By morning dandruff may disappear and repeated use could stop itching and hair loss.
Meat blamed for kidney trouble booster ad claims
An old health column warns daily meat intake can cause uric acid buildup that harms kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder irritation with a lemon grape lithia formula.
Seeds of the Righteous scenes at Serena Gages home
The Family Shrine scene shows Sabra Gage pressing forward with eugenics plans while Chloe and Uncle Harry discuss family duties and funding. Ralston seeks a real chance to work, and Chloe faces a strained past with Alex as she balances work, charity, and family expectations.
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Ralston
Sabra
Chloe
Mrs. Gage
Billy
Iay
Mother
Congress
Mia
Gage
Harry
Chips
Chioe
Alex
Harvard
Rawley
Missa Howditch
Mortons
Europe
Colorado
Serena Gage
Reno
Palm Beach Society Embraces Bicycle Fashion
Miss Miller, a popular Montana girl, is pictured riding a bicycle as the fad spreads among Palm Beach society members. The photo captures the stylish trend sweeping social circles.
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Palm Beach
Miss Miller
Montana
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Cure
A classic household medicine pitch promotes California Syrup of Figs as an ideal laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve cross, feverish, and stomach upset by cleansing the bowels with a harmless, tasty formula and warns against counterfeit substitutes.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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