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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
7
The piece notes Terauchi’s concern over Japan leaning toward money making over war glory as industry and finance recover from the Russo-Japanese conflict. It argues that a rise in domestic vanity could erode rural simplicity and weaken national resolve when elites call on citizens to unite for war again.
A garbled note reports Lake Washi showing a higher level in January than December with attributed quote to a states engineer. The fragment hints at accountability shifts among middlemen but lacks full context.
The Star published a piece by Charles Edwards Russell claiming the United States and Germany could declare peace within 90 days if war ended, backed by logical argument. Russell, a known student of his subjects, asserts strong patriotism and civic fitness.
The piece questions a $1.6 million proposal tied to the Seattle Renton and Southern case, asking what kind of business it represents and criticizing it as a potential burden on taxpayers. It then sketches a social gospel view citing the Good Samaritan, urging joint action to clear robbers from Jericho roads and address broader social needs.
Mrs Leo Weigand of Pittsburg recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, natural laxative that avoids griping and suits children. The ad touts a free trial bottle and urges buyers to ensure authentic packaging with Dr Caldwell's signature and portrait. It claims savings on doctor bills and a place in every home.
Charles Swain, manager of the Swain Independents, returned to San Francisco after a game with convicts at San Quentin to find his house looted. The incident followed a row over an umpire blamed in the report.
Reports from Essen Arbeiter Zeitung detail Nicolas Haumers bribery to burn cement freight for a master baker in Aix la Chapelle, with a high military official linked to the scheme. Other items cover child labor, potato hoarding, Balkan trade plans, Serb copper mines, Vienna Balkans exchange, and German advisers in Constantinople.
In Balem Oregon on February 13 a bill barring cigarette sales to minors faced the Senate after House passage late yesterday. The measure seeks to prevent minors from smoking by prohibiting cigarette sales to underage buyers.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate cleansing of scalp and hair, eliminating dandruff and oil, with promises of new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges readers to buy a 20 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
Harold Nickerson criticizes a proposed municipal market funded by taxes, arguing existing markets suffice and tax money should not support a new institution that would replace local retailers. The Star invites balanced opinions on the bond referendum, urging letters under 200 words.
An ad touts Cascarets to relieve a cold and bowel issues by morning. It claims the product purges sour food, removes foul gases, and cleanses the system while you sleep. It targets headaches and congestion and urges a 10 cent box for adults and children.
Mrs. Gage abandons hope to pursue Sabra’s cause as old battles fade. She contemplates resigning and freeing Chloe to develop her life while Sabra presses on, aided by family ties, a dying benefactor, and the looming opening night of Ralston’s play.
A playful portrait of Henry Gump and Lazarius Smith in Podunk: Hen spans battles beside the General Store while Laz, a lanky local, amasses kale and donates a library years later. The piece wanders through local names, jokes, and jumbled verse about fame and community.
Mise Blanche Rose, a noted actress, shares a home mixture to darken gray hair and leave it soft and glossy. Mix half pint water, 1 oz bay rum, Barbo Compound, and % oz glycerine. apply twice weekly until the shade is achieved, claiming a 20-year younger look.
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