Let Us Play a Man's Part in the Great War
The article argues the United States cannot stay in a war peace limbo with Germany and urges readiness for war. It calls for a strong citizen army, rapid arming, and naval and financial mobilization to support allied efforts and end the agony quickly. It notes wartime urgency and references Senator Overman’s claim of spies.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Lse
Europe
Great Britain
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed As Remedy
A testimonial from Robert Le Forge of Davenport Iowa touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for elderly people noting its pleasant taste lack of griping and easy relief. The ad urges obtaining only the real product with signature and portrait on the box and offers a free trial bottle by mail.
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Caldwell
Robert le Forgee
Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport
Iowa
Dr. Caldwell
Giraffes and disguises share the column chatter
A playful column riffs on a stolen silk dress at a Seattle dance and odd curios like a pearl sapphire circle pin. It muses on Pershing's disguise, a giraffe's neck jokes, and a lighthearted Q and A between readers with playful misdirections.
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Seattle
Week in 1918 diary jabs and wartime quips
A collage of humorous and topical snippets from 1918 era life includes jokes about diaries running out of pages, onions rolling off a wagon, a loose tire not always causing a spree, hero worship for Joshua Green, and a quip about U boat blockade affecting Poland and Belgium. The piece blends light verse with war era reflections and public mood.
Save Your Hair 25 Cent Danderine Advertisement
A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton Danderine promises to stop dandruff and restore hair luster, fullness, and new growth. The ad claims dandruff damages hair roots, causing shedding, and that Danderine nourishes roots, invigorates, and makes hair long, strong, and glossy after use.
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Knowlton
Gerard Gerard and Family of Noted Figures
James Watson Gerard, born 1867 in Geneseo New York, rose from a legal dynasty to the New York Supreme Court before serving as United States ambassador to Germany under Wilson. He married Mary Daly daughter of Marcus Daly the Montana copper king and had a notable lineage including a veteran father and Spanish American War service.
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James Watson Gerard
United States
Germany
Geneseo
N. Y
Hfe
New York State
William Gerard
America
New York
Gerard
New York School of Law
Supreme Court of New York
Wilson
Mary Daly
Marcus Daly
Montana
When Actors Meet
Harry Epstein of the State Bureau of Labor Statistics of California explained that actors act differently among strangers than among fellow actors. He said constant adaptation to others makes them high strung and temperamental, leading to frequent falling outs with studio managers.
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Harry Epstein
State Bureau of Labor Statistica of
California
Dramak Says Drinking Turns to Religion in Escape
Dr Mens B Gregory argues drinkers seek escape from reality and can replace the urge with other channels such as religion or altruism. He cites Harry Thaw insanity case and notes men who drink and then turn to religion become highly religious.
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Menas B. Gregory
Harry Thaw
Best Liver and Bowel Laxative For Family Use
A traditional remedy recommended for bilious feelings headaches colds bad breath and sour stomach. The formula emphasizes gentle cleansing for family use with advice to take when symptoms arise.
Keep Cascarets Handy for Gentle Cleansing
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe liver and bowel cleanser. It claims gentle but thorough action improves headaches biliousness bad breath coated tongue sour stomach and constipation. Suggests giving children Cascarets for feverish or bilious conditions.
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Cross
The Story of Julia Page First Stallment Preview
Dr Jim Studdiford, a San Francisco surgeon from a famous family, asks Julia Page to marry him. She runs the Toland Settlement house and reveals a rough past as a streetborn actress. Her tale tests and deepens their bond as they plan marriage.
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Jim Studdiford
San Francisco
Julia Page
Alexander Toland
Etrvjce
Julia
Cheese
Upward Paths for Julia Page in Settlement Era Tale
Young Julia Page confronts class expectations after meeting at the Alexander Toland Settlement House. Her mother Emeline's troubles, a chance engagement in amateur theater, and Barbara Toland's circle reveal social tensions. Julia overhears snide remarks about her background, fueling her resolve to rise.
Editors Mail Letters Alignment and Signatures Rules
Readers urge letters be aligned to the eds and include a proper signature. They may designate another signature if published. Letters should stay under 200 words to fit space and maintain readability.
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Eds
Citizen letter on wrecking squad needs writer's name
The Star cannot print Mrs. B F Carlson's letter because she did not include her name and address. The editor notes the communication is anonymous and ambiguous and urges clearer meaning if she writes again.
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B. F. Carlson
Star
Wri
Edi
Vote to Stand With Oli ver Erickson For City Council
A DAUGHTER OF A VETERAN endorses Oli ver Erickson and urges workers and people to turn out for the city council election. The letter defends his patriotism and calls out alleged attacks by rival interests, urging public support.
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Star
Oliver Erickson
Mr. Erickson
Pape's Cold Compound Offer Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound claiming relief from grippe and severe colds within hours. A dose every two hours for three doses supposedly clears nasal passages and eases headaches fevers and sore throats. It emphasizes quick action and low cost while noting no unpleasant side effects.
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Pape
Nervousness Linked to Kidney Trouble Case in Seattle
A Seattle woman, Mrs. C B Spink of 6624 Carlton Ave, reports back pain night and day, constant nervousness, and headaches. She credits partial relief to Dean's Kidney Pills after initial use and notes overall health improvement since taking the remedy.
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Dean
Dean's
Seattle
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Union St
Sctupus Northwest League OF
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Telegraph News Service of the
United Preas Association
Seattlce, Wash
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Overman
Phinney Ave
Robert Lochert le Fornel
Everett True
MR. True
Pershing
Villa
Japan
Delirium Remena
Dale
V. Atande
Jeff
Lillian
George
Joshua Green
E. V
Lycurgus Lege
Hellup
Poland
Belgium
Peoples Savings Bank Shocond Ane. and
Pika St
Gerard Comes
Figesmers
Green Hotel
Pourth
Piiste
Edwin J. Brown
Robert Toland
Dr. Toland
Mina Sally Ford
Jim
Harbara
Sanna
Emeline Cox
Miselon
George Page
Emeline
O'Farrell Street
Jula
Jola
Chester
Chess
Cox Home
May
Aunt May
Sausalito
Dramatic Club
Barbara Toland
Toland
Dr. Studdiford
Anna Toland
Barbara
Aunt Sanna
Alexander
Misa Toland
Ted
Mises Hazzard
Miss Page
Miss Hazzard
Ma’am
Enid Hazzard
Ma’‘Am
Sally
Teddy
Editor’s Mail
Austin
Pike Entrance
Third Ave
Grippe
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
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