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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1916

Page

5

Punish Black Hand Armor Trust Threat to Senate Described

An editorial claims armor plate interests threaten the U S Senate to force price hikes up to 200 per ton and 24 million dollars on current armor work. It accuses H A T Boies Penrose with Lodge of Massachusetts and Smith of Michigan of collusion and urges swift action to seize the plants if needed to deter such pressure.

Hat Boies Penrose United States Senate Armor Plate Trust Lodge Massachusetts Smith Michigan Congress United States

Mrs. Wilson Shakes Hands at White House Receptions

The article notes Mrs. Woodrow Wilson breaks etiquette by greeting guests with handshakes at receptions. It describes her warm, moist handshake as a new, personable gesture and suggests she might influence politics, including a suffrage measure, in the current congress.

Woodrow Wilson White House

Frock Coat Advice and Warning From Tailors Group

The text presents a dictum from the National Association of Merchant Tailors about men’s frock coats using color descriptions and style notes. It also includes a warning about women challenging the authors if seen posing as a strawberry-breasted frog, with permission to defend against any objects thrown.

National Association of Merchant Tailors

Unclear Urban Notes Stir Local Political Tensions

Snippet mentions Chief Lang and Gill, blue ribbons for police, pink pajamas, and CAPT. PAYSSE as port warden. Contains informal rumors about votes and duties with advertising nods to Doc Brown. The fragment offers no verifiable actions or outcomes.

Lang

Fight for Nonpartisanship in Statewide League Call

A cross party group forms a statewide Nonpartisan league urging unity beyond party lines. They warn that privileged interests and monopolies control government and advocate backing candidates who will carry out policies serving the common welfare regardless of label. The effort draws Republicans, Democrats, Progressives, Socialists and others to unite.

Nonpartisan League Morgan Ryan Perkins Morgan, Ryan & Co

Begin at the Beginning 66 EN'S costume critique

Oxford professor I B Stoughton Holborn criticizes fashion’s goal of altering bodies and urges designers to study anatomy and use the human figure as is. He questions reviving historic models and calls for designers to live up to the pretence of artistry. Erickson’s alibi noted as needed in council debates.

I. B. Stoughton Holborn Oxford University Prof. Holborn Chicago

Atone and Guides for a Divorced Man’s Regret

A reader seeks guidance after divorcing his first wife and remarrying. The advisor notes remorse cannot be fully healed and suggests returning insurance to the first wife, restoring property to children, and confessing to family. Some forgiveness may be possible, but happiness lost cannot be restored.

Standard Remedy for digestion and constipation

The article promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic that relieves stomach waste congestion and restores regularity. It claims to be non narcotic and a trusted household remedy for years. A testimonial from Mrs. Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin is cited. A free trial bottle is offered by writing to Dr W R Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Oliver Young Merrill Wis Dr. Caldwell W. RR. Caldwell Washington , Snt Monticello, Ill

London Population in 18th Century

A historical note states that about three centuries ago London housed around 150 000 residents, reflecting early city growth. The entry provides a concise demographic snapshot without further context.

London

Complete Novel Serial Runs Weekly In This Paper

This notice announces a book length novel serialized weekly in the newspaper. It invites readers to subscribe for regular copies and offers back copies via the circulation department.

A Strange Engagement with Allan Harrington's Ward

Phyllis Braithwaite accepts a proposal to marry the ailing Allan Harrington to become his guardian, in a plan devised by Mrs. Harrington and the De Guenthers. She visits the Harringtons, confronts Allan, and agrees to the arrangement while grappling with her own feelings and the weight of the vow.

Angela Allan Phyllts Mrs. de Guenther Phyllis Allan Harrington Mrs. Harrington Tam Phyllia Miss Braithwaite de Guenther Albert Harrington House Abe

Quiet Wedding Tidings After Struggle and Debt

A narrator recalls a hurried marriage after a series of visits by the Liberty Teacher and the De Guenther and Harrington households. A wary heroine resists advance money, insists no lover, and contemplates modest attire as Allan Harrington lies pale like a carved statue.

Meat Diet Linked to Back Pain and Kidney Strain

An old warning notes heavy meat intake can raise uric acid, overwork kidneys, and cause aches in the back and head. It advises workers to limit meat, watch for pain and dizziness, and suggests Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy with a testimonial from A H Dafoe, baker.

Bright Dean A. H. Dafoe Baker Ellis Ave

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