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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues the legislature abuses emergency clauses to block public referendums on laws such as the first aid measure. It contends distrust grows as workers seek initiative rights after the house declared an emergency, keep ing voters from deciding on the issue since 1911.
Voters reacted to a self-promoting campaign as the councilman named Dale failed to place among the top four in yesterday’s results. Supporters described the effort as bold while critics called it biased.
A Tacoma delegation of mothers greets National Guardsmen returning from Calexico in Portland. One Tacoma mother vows to kiss Seattle troops as well while officials consider road funding, prioritizing practical uses over luxuries.
The discussion centers on reducing letter rates to relieve big business while raising newspaper and magazine costs for the public. A counterproposal argues that public newspapers should be free like tax-exempt public schools and churches to provide information at the lowest possible rates. The exchange includes jabs at Smoot and references to Judge Burke and Secretary Yandell and echoes of fabled duels.
The writer argues for government takeover of railroads and telegraph systems to ensure swift troop and supply movement in any large war, citing Britain France and Germany as examples and condemning private ownership as incompatible with modern warfare. It also notes banks' assets, Villa kidnappings, and shifting political rights.
A sailor writes to express opposition to the bone dry law, arguing it oversteps the will of the people who voted for prohibition with a two year permit system. He questions constitutional grounds, asserts personal liberty, and warns the government to protect its interests while seeking fairness. He emphasizes his Navy service and willingness to fight if liberty is removed. He urges unity and fairness.
A reader denounces jingoism and profiteers in vivid terms, accusing patriots of hypocrisy for urging war while avoiding front lines. The letter laments bloodshed, clerical and press influence, and cites historical figures to warn of repression, urging humility and critical thinking.
London reports a provocative tale that George Eliot wrote with her feet in hot water while Mirabeau drafted orations in cold water to shock blood toward the head, illustrating extreme methods some legends attribute to authors and orators.
A German longing for aid from God and allies amid ruinous war rhetoric. The speaker pledges alliance to Kaleer Wilhelm, urging divine intervention to secure victory and safe passage, warning of dire consequences if assistance is refused. The piece blends prayer, threat, and oath in a dramatic wartime appeal.
A vintage advertisement urges sufferers to obtain a trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil from their druggist. It claims rapid, harmless relief from neuralgia pain anywhere on the body by rubbing a small amount into the sore area, noting it does not burn or discolor skin and never fails to stop pain.
San Francisco reports a hotel operating an apparatus that cleans and sterilizes dirty dishes. A bacteriologist verifies the dishes are chemically pure after processing, confirming the effectiveness of the new method.
A local ad promotes free medical examination at Go to the Right Drug Co on 169 Washington St. The doctor offers careful review and prescription at no charge, claiming it saves money and provides the best possible treatment for the sick.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepain as the fastest, harmless antacid to stop stomach distress within minutes. It claims the medicine neutralizes acids, relieves dyspepsia, and allows continued enjoyment of meals, priced at fifty cents for a large case.
Julia and Jim wed quietly at Saint Charles Lor romeo parish church while relatives fill two pews. The couple departs in a carriage after gifts from Chester Cox and Aunt Lanna’s kiss, then tours New York with Barbara and Doctor Cassell, savoring city delights and a dreamlike new life.
The American Relief Clearing House calls for more funds and supplies citing Americans spend about 9.1 million annually abroad and France has only raised around 12 million for wounded. The pamphlet recalls aid to the American revolution and contrasts it with current needs while a social scene unfolds with Barbara Julia and Jim in morning tensions and dining room theatrics.
A collage of quips and opinions mentions Josephus Daniels, Mrs Sanger, and the Pullman berth debate. It notes a Pike Street cafe ad promising no room for ladies and jokes about education and politics. The narrator recalls a father’s prophecy about becoming president, ending with pessimism over European conflict.
A fragmentary verse moves from spring poetry to a joke about W. C. Lane and a hall tree. It features lines about still air in a woodshed, a calm spring atmosphere, and a humorous reference to lager beer as a lingering thought.
Miss Eleie Mitch ell sits on the ice Sunday and breaks her watch in Cleveland. Busby Shelton acquires hand painted pajama set after sitting on sister’s fresh china in Rock River.
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, non dye solution to restore gray hair to a natural shade. It claims permanent results, a money back guarantee, and promotes related Q-Ban products with purchase options at Bartell Drug Stores or Hes sie-Ellis Drug Co, Memphis.
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