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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1916

Page

4

Uncle Sam Dairies in Alaska Breeds Hardiest Galloways

Alaska program uses breeding to stock settlers with pure bred hardier Galloway cattle. From a 50 head herd near Kodiak cows are evaluated for milking, better cows kept in the dairy, lesser cattle sold for beef to settlers. Future sales planned to aid homesteaders as government supports northern agriculture.

Fyncle Sam United States Uncle Sam States Alaska Sam Kodiak

A Bully in Polite Veil Cited as Whited Sepulcher

A speaker scolds Mr. Smith for courteous treatment of social guests while failing to respect female workers and a stenographer. The letter condemns boss and foreman behavior, urging true respect and denouncing polished hypocrisy as a "whited sepulcher."

Smith Pile Smith

Brandeis Viewed as Radical Would Sharply Change Court

Opinion argues Brandeis would expose the Supreme Court to public scrutiny by revealing its ties to big business and advertising. It notes conservatives dominate the bench but says a courageous radical could inform the people by dissenting. Wall Street and trusts oppose Brandeis for this reason.

Wall Street Louis Brandeis United States United States Supreme Bench Har P Brandeis Ple Supreme Court Trusts

Texas Trust Busting: Fines Hit Breweries in State

The state faces action under anti trust laws with a plea of guilty and a fine totaling $276000. Citizens fear broad consequences as Texas intensifies its campaign against trusts and consolidation. Six entities are involved in the latest move.

Texas

Slate Making a Tough Job

The Star warned an opposition editor to rest rather than scheme a political slate. The editor now sweats to keep the pins from being knocked out from under his slate as the situation unfolds.

The Star

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil instantly relieves rheumatic pain and swelling in joints and muscles. It touts a small trial bottle available at drugstores and asserts the remedy has cured millions for over fifty years, including sciatica neuralgia and backache.

St. Jacobs St.” Jacobs Nate St. Ol

Questions and Answers From a 1915 Inquiry Column

The page compiles reader questions on topics from presidential travel norms to Blue Sky laws status and Carnegie hero medal contacts. It includes letters about marriage licenses, marital advice, and finding serial fiction, with partial responses from a local inquiries desk and hints at legal debates over state securities laws and judiciary power.

U. S

Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Health and Relief

An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast clears kidney pain and bladder disorders, neutralizes urine acids, and acts as a harmless inexpensive effervescent drink.

Red Tape Has No Part In Methods Of Capt Paysse

This eleventh portrait in the candidates series highlights Capt A A Paysse Seattle port warden, a 25 year merchant, as a go getter who bypassed formalities to install wireless gear and spark city growth. He plans site charts and manufacturing links while urging greater civic cooperation.

Paysse A. A. Payase Seattle Gill Marcon Connell Latona

A Man’s Mouth as a Certificate of Character

A moral guide warning against judging men by their lips. Vivid color signals sensual desires and material indulgence while a thin pale lip suggests cold temper and cruelty, though practical traits like industry may appear. Avoid marrying a mouth shaped like a Cupid’s bow.

Valentine

Confessions of a Wife and the Selwin Will

A narrator recounts a will reading where Mr. Selwin leaves vast stock and cash to Dick and charity bequests, with Dick named as assistant executor. Dick gains a fortune over ten years while the narrator and Mrs. Selwin face new bonds and life choices amid family loyalties. The story ends with reflections on aging and memory as the tale continues.

Mrs. Selwin Mrs

Read Character by Look Into His Eyes

A characatured guide divides personality by eye color with traits for light blue dark brown green and yellow. The text links traits like meekness luxury gentleness restlessness and imagination to color coded categories.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

A vintage remedy claims to darken hair naturally with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur. Advertised as affordable at about 50 cents, the mixture is said to cover gray roots, improve scalp condition, and leave hair glossy after combing through daily.

Wyeth

Republican candidacy hints at Washington state race

In Everett on February 14, a Republican gathering drew several men rumored as gubernatorial hopefuls. J. E. B. Frost of Seattle teased entry only if chances improved, with James H. McNeely Tacoma John G. Lewis Aberdeen Col R. H. Hartley and Judge Clinton W. Howard also speaking at the event.

Everett Althe J. E B. Frost Seattle James H. McNeely Tacoma John G. Lewis Aberdeen Col R. H. Hartley Clinton W. Howard

Stone on the Stand in Gillies Claim Forgery Case

Olympia February 14 Frank Stone will testify on the forged claims and warrants involving J F Gillies former claim agent for the industrial insurance commissioner. Stone expected to take the stand today or tomorrow with lunch at the Hollywood 212 Pike Adv.

Olympia Frank Stone J. F. Gillies Industrial Insurance Commissioner Gillies

Local residents listed with trades and addresses

The page lists several individuals and their occupations and street addresses. Ketchum identified as a nose of a hockey observer, Gardner a fruit grower at W 79th, a plumber near Newport Way, a magnetic healer at 1905 Yealer Way, and Paine a barber at 1104 Western Ave.

Ketchum Gardner Iewer Newport Way Yealer Way Paine Western Ave

Valentines Dear Hi and Dear Caldwell Exchange

A spoof letter segment shows a chaotic volley of insults and political jabs. Names like Oliver Austin Morphine Caldwell Gute appear in a mock correspondence from the Amalgamated Association of Ward Heelers. The tone is satirical and nonpartisan pleading for print restraint.

Becauve Ward Heelers

Go-to-Church stunt at Hippodrome sparks puzzled crowd

Ralph Harr hosts a community event at the Hippodrome on Friday night where Rev Major delivers the invocation. The scene includes mixed chatter about local politics and a playful prize for a 15 word answer, amid a wartime economy note and a report of a spectator being wounded by a cow.

Ralph Harr Hippodrome Ralph Rev. Major Dr. Major

California Syrup of Figs advertised for children

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanse for sick children. It claims the product prevents irritability and restates its effectiveness for a quick inside cleansing. The copy notes directions on the bottle and cautions buyers to ensure authenticity and the 50 cent price.

California California Fig Syrup Company

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