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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
5
A woman writes of marital idealism and human flaws in a reflective note to Dick. She laments the gap between idolized ideals and real partner behavior, noting the concept of a perfect union clashes with human nature and suggesting no single woman can be all things to a man. Margie signs off.
P C Larkin of Salada Tea Company credits newspaper advertising with superior returns after trying street ads and door sampling. He notes annual ad spend over 75000 dollars amounts to under three quarters of a cent per pound, with sales topping 8 million pounds. He cites quality first and daily columns as key to results.
Frank S. Griffith withdraws Saturday from the race for corporation counsel in a non partisan contest. E. H. Guile and H. C. Caldwell remain, with Griffith favoring Caldwell despite earlier harsh criticism calling Caldwell’s bid a creation of a newspaper combine. Councilman Marble to seek funds for a public comfort station at City Hall park.
Dr Edwin J Brown promotes Banitary Prophylactic Bridge work of porcelain and gold, criticizing hollow fillings as cheap and dangerous. He advertises perfected sanitary techniques for a clean healthy mouth with late evening and Sunday hours at 705 and 718 Wiret Ave Caton Kiock.
Public hearings open Wednesday on Louis D. Brandeis of Boston for associate justice. The article highlights his record as a reform advocate, critic of railroad practices, trustee candidacy for the New Haven system, work against child labor and factory conditions, and his view that large industrial units threaten political liberty and must face limits.
Washington February 7 Brandeis selection for the U S Supreme Court shocks the Senate with unprecedented emphasis on economic insight and anti crooked finance. Critics label him radical impractical and unsuited while supporters cite his progressive ties and experience with labor issues and regulated competition. Brandeis backed by Wilson after cross party support from Roosevelt and La Follette reflects a late but commendable shift toward popular government ideals.
Portland attorney Jos Teal announced he will refute misconduct charges against Louis D Brandeis slated for hearings opening Wednesday The charges include Brandeis alleged influence in the Western railway rate case and playing both sides in a Boston case Teal notes Brandeis was retained as an expert by the Interstate Commerce Commission and argues he did not advocate for either side The Senate balance stands 56 Democrats 40 Republicans with 8 or 9 Republicans likely to back Brandeis a majority of 49 needed for confirmation Marshall cannot vote
Federal officials declare the backbone of a coastwide drug ring extending from Vancouver to Tijuana is broken. They cite confessions from Mike Nahill George Cousin and Jerry Desmond alias Walton and report knowing the names of all gang agents.
Cascades iced by 10 inches to a foot of snow but railroads remain functional. The Northern Pacific cancels Kansas City trains 41 42 and Spokane Seattle locals 317 318 briefly to clear freight, while other lines like Milwaukee and Great Northern run on time. Nineteen trains stalled in the Cascades, passengers supported, and sidetracks will be opened to speed freight. St Marks Episcopal Church roof snow pressure makes it unsafe with services halted. a rebuilding fund starts as minor wire trouble ends.
The S. S. Northern Pacific, built for coastwise service between Portland and San Francisco, will begin operating to the Hawaiian islands starting in February, marking a new run for the vessel.
Seattle police schedule the 22nd annual ball at the Hippodrome on February 21, the eve of Washington's birthday, with plans for a formal event to honor officers and celebrate community service.
Five candidates for corporation counsel faced sharp exchanges at a Saturday noon session. Thomas F. Murphine attacked J. E. Bradford over paid city appraisers and private practice by assistants, and criticized H. C. Caldwell for alleged ties to a newspaper group. Nicholas Schmidt declared himself socialist amid the debate.
A health pamphlet style notice urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children with signs like coated tongues, irritability, feverishness, stomach upset, or diarrhoea. It touts a pleasant taste, claims gentle cleansing of bowels, and warns to buy only genuine bottles made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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