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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
12
Charles E. Russell argues for Senate Bill 1695 to train all able bodied American males from age 12 to 24, creating a citizen army reserve thereafter, drawing on Swiss and Australian examples of national service and military fitness.
A proposal outlines a citizen army and navy offering 8,000,000 trained volunteers in peace for mobilization in 24 hours. It argues benefits include social equality, democracy, health, and communal duty, urging readers to contact their congressmen and consider the idea.
Three alleged bootleggers were arrested at the Cadillac hotel Friday night by the prohibition squad. They are A. L. Porter manager of the hotel H. Zinsmaster a carpenter and Jay Carrolly a chauffeur. Ben Amundson at the OK hotel 212 Railroad Ave was arrested after selling whisky to a plain clothes man for 85 cents a pint.
Readings recount criticism of Erickson regarding the Cedar River dam project. Debate centers on who chose the site, who approved spending, and whether warnings were ignored. Critics argue the north bank would not hold water while supporters defend the decision and its costs.
A vintage advertisement promises quick relief from lumbago sciatica and back pain. It touts St Jacobs Oil as harmless and effective, claiming one application cures soreness and stiffness and notes a 60 year recommendation.
Austin E. Griffiths denounces spending on a gravel dam site near Cedar Lake, urging halt until engineers confirm a safer, more economical plan. He notes the board warned against the north bank risks and supports appointing three experts to reassess before further costly construction.
A vintage ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for colds and bowel cleansing in children. It claims a teaspoon clears clogged waste and sour bile within hours, with a "California Syrup of Figs" 10 cent bottle offering dosing directions for all ages and warnings about counterfeit imitators.
Mrs. Jennie Greenwald's home at 318 Columbia Street was ordered abated under the redlight law by Judge Gilliam. The court fined the premises 200, ordered the house closed for three months, and issued a permanent injunction against further practices of manorality there.
Advertisement praising Pape s Diapepsin as a fast harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief from sour gas pains headaches and nausea with a fifty cent case widely available in drug stores and popular worldwide.
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