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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
8
A diary fragment reveals Margie’s introspection during pain and dependency on Dick. She notes changing beliefs about youth and willpower, admits longing for comfort and affection, and recounts a tender moment when Dick kissed her as she wards off despair. The piece ends with a cliffhanger as she contemplates life and walking again.
An old time medical ad promotes Jad Salts as a cleanser for kidneys and a remedy for backache and bladder discomfort. It urges high water intake, reduced meat, and a lithia based effervescent drink to neutralize urine acids and improve kidney function.
Promote your property with a Star Want Ad and reach buyers quickly. Advertisers claim strong exposure and simple placement, aiming to connect sellers with interested land seekers.
A University of Washington professor assigns a ten-question quiz to a class of mixed ages and sexes, mocking students for lacking basic knowledge. He shows examples of misread terms and claims they read little, arguing they were never taught to read or think.
In Natchez, rescuers with the La Fourche aboard worked to save several hundred people cut off by rising floodwaters in Newelltown, Louisiana. Reports say about 1000 marooned, three deaths, and city facilities unable to evacuate the stranded amid worsening danger over three days.
The Civil Service league questioned five issues including appointing fire and police chiefs from departmental eligibles. Mayor Gill did not answer. Austin E. Griffiths said yes with conditions. Oliver T. Erickson said “If the material is there.” Griffiths supported pensions. Erickson would need proposed legislation.
Vancouver, B. C. February 17. Hope today is abandoned for the fishing vessel Onward Ho missing since January 18 with a crew of 34 men. Last sighted to the north she had a large halibut catch and was steering for port. The vessel cost 125000 and was owned by the British Columbia Packers association. Read The Rose Garden Husband Bart Back Again Bart Burdeison, Clemmer’s press agent, returns from Montana Utah trip and comments on cold weather in Seattle Missoula and Butte. Miners’ pay reaches 4.25 a day. housing scarce in Butte.
A 1916 Seattle letter from M J Kennedy and D Burgess to the Municipal League defends Dr Fenwin J Brown against claims he is opinionated and discordant. The writers say Brown is considerate, will vigorously advocate his views yet support collective decisions if defeated, and urge an investigation to prevent injustice to a political opponent. They sign with addresses.
In Chicago on February 17 former United States Senator Lorimer is scheduled to go to trial today on charges of bank wrecking. The case centers on alleged financial misconduct and links to his political career.
A home made formula uses bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed in water. Apply daily for two weeks then biweekly until used. The mixture claims to rid dandruff germs stop hair loss relieve itching darken streaked hair in ten to fifteen days and improve hair texture.
The Washington Federation of Women's Clubs plans a March Better Babies Week from March 4 to 11. The program includes church sermons, mothers training schools, essays, parent talks, a Dad s Day, Mothers Day instructions, nursery demonstrations, a baby parade, and community meetings led by doctors and nurses. Committee members from Snohomish Seattle and Pullman oversee preparations.
In Waukegan Illinois on February 17 the defense for William Orpet argued little evidence would be presented for him in the Marian Lambert murder case. The defense contended the state has no proof that Orpet gave the poison to the girl and thus claims a weak case.
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Claims rising kidney disease prevalence and promotes trials with sample bottles and full size purchases at drug stores. Includes address for sample and information book.
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