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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
4
A harshly worded, period style column links a poker bluff tale to the 64th congress and international tensions. It argues neutrals have few rights in the war and warns America must avoid overreaching while England and Germany fight among themselves.
The withdrawal of Frank S. Griffith from the corporation counsel race is criticized as a blow to civic duty and a pull by party politics. The author condemns party lines in a supposedly nonpartisan election and laments lingering "party slavery" among political influencers.
The piece notes former Roosevelt foes in Washington state rallying to Roosevelt again. Sen Poindexter is praised for sticking with Roosevelt through adversity while rival Will Humphrey is blamed for backing the political theft of the Roosevelts. The author laments Humphrey seeks the senate as Roosevelt gains revived support.
A collection of reader questions answered by Cynthia Grey. Topics include walking etiquette for men with women, animal trunks resembling elephants, funeral respect, coping with mourning, Roosevelt's remark on Wilson, self improvement for a bricklayer, Easter date 1916, and a love triangle involving marriage and divorce.
An old ad promoting Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural remedy for chronic constipation. It advises morning use, warns against strong cathartics, and claims the product is safe and effective. A trial bottle is offered free by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
The 17th annual ball of the Fraternal Order of Eagles drew about 200 couples on a Monday night as they filled the dancing floor.
An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment as a popular home remedy with a free trial offer. It urges readers to mail a coupon or buy from a druggist and warns against substitutes.
Dr Hadwin J Brown offers porcelain and solid gold bridge work at 718 Int Av Anton Nik. He touts sanitary, healthy mouth results and warns against hollow cheaper fillings. Edwin Brown with offices at 705 and 714 First Ave invites patients to visit evenings and Sundays and to call Main 3640.
A campus feature notes recurring hazing observations on a university estate campus. The piece discusses star readers receiving intimate views of the institution and criticizes co education being attacked as inappropriate for young adults in their twenties.
An ad touts Ti for foot relief claiming instant cure for soreness and swelling. The piece then shifts to University of Washington dormitory life noting male and female housing rules, costs, and a humorous look at freshman initiation pranks and dorm culture.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath. It claims gentle action on the bowels and liver without the side effects of calomel, advising one or two tablets nightly for a week and noting a resulting cleaner blood and breath. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio.
Advertised hair care tip promotes natural curls using a small amount of harmless liquid sumermnea applied with a toothbrush. Warns against hot irons causing dryness and breakage and touts Silmerine as non sticky, non greasy finish for healthier, natural waves.
Fifty of the one hundred Russian refugees who fled to escape military service must return to their homeland as they squandered funds on amusements in Japan and had insufficient funds to pass immigration officials. They arrived in Seattle aboard the Manila Maru on Monday.
A sneak thief slashed the corded handbag from Mrs. R. H. Jenks at 1638 10th Ave. W. Monday night, making off with $11 while she spoke on the phone and did not notice the loss for 15 minutes.
An anonymous carpenter from Manasquan New Jersey promotes a claimed nonoperative cure for rupture. He states he was cured after using a product or method, urges readers to write to Eugene M Pullen at 27 A Marcellus Ave Manasquan for full information, promising no operation. He asks to share the notice to help others.
An advertisement urges less frequent shampooing with a simple preparation. Dissolve a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water to rub into the scalp, creating a thick soothing formula that leaves the scalp fresh and hair smooth with quick drying and bright luster.
A collection of fragmentary bits from a Seattle page noting social quips about hair fashion and a humorous column. The pieces include a gratitude note from Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cone for fire-saving aid and a remark on cutting undesirable acquaintances attributed to the New York Times.
Miss Phyllis Bedells brings a century of dancing to an end with a final appearance tomorrow at the London Empire. The veteran performer has danced without interruption for 90 years, marking a remarkable career milestone in Bristol Times and Mirror coverage.
An illustrated health note urges daily internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims removing the previous day’s toxins from the bowels prevents illness and improves health, contrasting internal baths with external washing and recommending purchase of limestone phosphate.
An ad to warn about aching joints signaling kidney trouble mentions uric acid buildup and warns against neglecting kidneys. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Chas L Henry of Vale Street claiming relief and lasting benefits after one box.
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