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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
4
The dialogue features Chagrin Bald William and Smokers Only Cholly with snippets about imperial nods and letters to God. A doctor warns a boy to quit smoking while a marriage question arises after a ceremony. Miss Keen challenges a hesitant suitor amid playful banter.
Bolton is challenged by editors and Democrats who accuse him of being unqualified for city council as supporters fear the Washington Democrat editorial stance will persist if he gets the nomination. Olympia lawmakers voted to end the eight hour workday on public jobs.
The article notes Perkins’ remark that American farmers hold out for higher prices, especially for wheat around $2. It suggests farmers may plant more and store grain, expecting market firmness and higher future prices, while urging readers to vote on today’s election day.
In a keynote stance Taft argues against a proposal to halt shipment of war munitions to warring nations. He warns such a ban would escalate arms, favor one side, and violate neutrality by disadvantaging neutral economies. He also notes the era has shown public matters demand prudent leadership despite public distress.
The text accuses Indiana Republicans of funding with Democrats to secure elections and then losing. It claims the governor has struck pay dirt and should continue digging to expose political scoundrels. It paints Indiana as primitive to such double-crosses and urges cleansing the party.
A health ad argues high uric acid from heavy meals causes backache nervousness and urinary trouble. It urges Dean's Kidney Pills with reduced diet and regular routines and includes a Seattle railroad man testimonial. A small captioned image titled Boy Picture Tells a Story is noted.
A satirical one act burlesque set in a city council chamber with nine councilmen and various city officials and lobbyists. The piece mocks bureaucratic procedure as the roll is called and debates about ordinances, dam projects, and investigations unfold amid comedic interruptions and a chorus of concerned citizens.
Council members debate Cedar River dam matters in a roll call vote with seven ayes and two nays. Dale and Goddard voted nay. The scene shifts to a talk on child psychology urging self reliance, decision making, and managing nerves to avoid daily friction.
The text compares muscular exertion to feeding a furnace by raising tissue temperature. It also claims exercise shakes ashes and clinkers from the human furnace, implying a cleansing effect on the body.
New York police aim to connect Matthew A. Schmidt with recent Los Angeles Times bombing cases. Schmidt, arrested Saturday, is being tied to outtakes at St Patrick's Cathedral Tombs and Bronx County Court. Los Angeles board of supervisors funded $1000 to send DA Woodwine and two detectives to New York to pursue Schmidt in the 1910 Times bombing case.
Councilman Goddard, in a heated Monday speech ahead of Tuesday elections, offered a revolution demanding the mayor post a $250 reward for the arrest of the culprit distributing tacks on Fastlake avenue and at the University. The resolution was sent to the finance committee.
An old remedy claims pimples arise from bowels and blood toxins. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in hot water each morning for one week to purify the blood, stimulate kidneys, and clear skin. Also notes Saltese la, an effervescent grape and lemon lithia drink, as harmless and kidney friendly.
A vintage advert promises fast relief from a bad cold with Pape's Cold Compound. Dosing every two hours is said to clear nasal passages and stop discharge and symptoms like headache fever and sore throat. It claims quick, easy relief at 25 cents with no substitutes.
Home made Pinex syrup blends 2½ ounces Pinex with sugar to make a pint of cough remedy claimed to loosen dry or winded coughs, heal throat pain, and ease bronchial issues. It touts fast results within 24 hours and promises guaranteed satisfaction with refunds if unsatisfied.
The College Women's club plans its February meeting next Saturday at the Washington Annex at noon. Members may bring any number of guests. Mrs. J A Reed will speak on Educational Guidance and Industrial Efficiency. Mrs. George H Bailey hosted a mixer at 5003 Nimth Ave NE with Valentine themed decor and prizes awarded to Mrs. Roy D Pinkerton in the musical contest.
A London experimenter treated young chickens with high frequency, high voltage electric currents, finding they grew faster than untreated birds. The study notes no further details on methods or long term effects.
A collage of humorous vignettes and dialect sketches include camels for wartime travel, a groom worried over the ring but losing enthusiasm, a cash basis quip with a former planter and a preacher, a wife’s sharp look, and a farmer lamenting whisky must be kept for it won’t keep.
The exchange centers on a man and Miss Malcolm as they reminisce about past childhood moments. He suggests recalling schoolyard antics while she responds with a frozen look and a prompt exit. The conversation fades with a blunt exclamation and a swift departure.
A harsh town tale notes a watch theft followed by a staged reward. A mendacious thief demonstrates the heist to the money seeker revealing a pocket pick technique. The tale ends with the improvident man recounting the episode to his wife.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for headache colds and constipation. It promises a cleansed stomach liver and bowels by morning with a 10 cent box and urges use by men women and children.
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