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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
5
The writer compares initial outrage over a proposed one cent per gallon gas tax aimed at fishermen to later price hikes by Standard Oil. He notes political organs cried for the poor fisherman then but remain silent on taxes now, suggesting bias depends on who collects the tax.
A morning paper reports Chief Lang refuses to worry over a sawdust bomb sent to him at Auburn on Wednesday. The piece questions whether his past law enforcement actions warrant such bloodthirsty attention and suggests none are known.
The piece argues for a $25,000,000 national highway appropriation as essential to a military preparedness program. It warns against false economy and notes highways boost mobility for troops and supplies, suggesting highways investment could be wise even if war does not occur. It also critiques Henry Ford’s peace plan and his comments about European observers.
A Washington dispatch says Resident Wilson will prod Congress this week to speed up the army and navy bills. If the president needs help in this line, supporters will furnish as many able backers as needed. Also note a remark that women often annoy their husbands but not when they are growing fat.
A reader quiz covers Dixie as a southern term linked to slavery and the Mason–Dixon line, then moves to advice about school options, embroidery, cleaning ivory, lightning zigzags, and helping a young man resist a married romance, ending with a color cue for babies.
The ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser that clears head and tongue, sweetens breath, and activates the bowels by morning. It claims rapid relief from headaches and biliousness without the harsh effects of salts or calomel, and suggests giving Cascarets to children for quick, thorough relief.
New York report describes a silhouette film featuring writers and illustrators as stars. Notables like Irvin Cobb and James Montgomery appear in brief skits, with authors and their spouses framed against a white background.
Herbert Quick contrasts medieval life with modern civilization noting a shift from serfdom to freedom and literacy. He argues happiness hinges on cleanliness of society and warns against romanticizing the past while acknowledging lingering worry in the present. He doubts ultimate happiness but urges ongoing social reform.
A garbled Sioux City newspaper snippet features sparse lines about movie actors habit curiosities and backstage odds. It mentions Ebony, Hank Chiet, The Lace Trimmed Weedbew, and other playful asides with scattered names and phrases.
A vintage ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to turn gray hair dark naturally. It claims quick results with a dampened brush, hides gray strands by morning, and suggests a bottle costs about 60 cents at drug stores. It also asserts relief from dandruff and itchy scalp.
A man on 124th Street boasts a smooth scheme to avoid hearing his wife talk, claiming his wife can now speak French German Greek and Latin after his ruse. He notes this lets him read Johny SCAE while she chats.
In San Francisco on February 17, Rev. John Foppanio of Boston is sought by local authorities at the request of Boston police for an act connected to the East ticket validation last October.
A historic cure story explains that local treatments only mask Catarrh symptoms while the underlying cause remains in the blood. C E Gauss develops an elixir that works systemically, removing the disease from the body and preventing relapse in test cases.
Sarah J. Cape of Mount Pelia Tennessee says she suffered catarrh pains for thirteen years and endured many methods before being completely cured by the new treatment. She states the relief and joy she now feels.
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