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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
5
A reflection on honesty and its role in world peace and national conduct. The piece lauds Washington and Lincoln as ideals and urges the United States to pursue transparent, straightforward diplomacy without secret aims or hidden motives.
A reader describes a cafeteria statesman as someone who serves himself rather than the people. The note points to a man named Dale as an example of this behavior.
An editorial by Thomas R. Horner of Seattle discusses political and legal challenges facing Washington. The piece analyzes state governance, legislative hurdles, and implications for policy progress in the region.
Washington faced immense hardships as commander of an undernourished, poorly equipped army while hostile factions sought his defeat. He persevered through Valley Forge and seven years of war, then forged a united nation amid discord. His legacy, praised by some yet vilified by others, stands as a moral example of truth and duty. Congress has voted bone dry, too, but Tacoma can't get rid of Rainier as the geodetic survey commission remains unmoved.
The franchise committee will meet tomorrow to consider a proposed local railway belt line franchise. Citizens will vote on the port belt line on March 6, delaying the council's decision until after public input. Elliott 705 is the contact for returning guards employment.
Washington ruling blocks armament and convoying of American ships in submarine zones while privately allowing vessels to take measures to resist attacks. The policy leaves private owners to decide what counts as unlawful attack and raises the question of what triggers a declared war with Germany. The Philadelphia North American criticizes milititaristic rhetoric and calls for Red Cross efforts as winter ends.
Letters to the editor must be signed and include a return address to be published. Signatures can be designated if preferred. Submissions should not exceed 200 words to be considered for print.
The Star editor reviews Mr Gow’s call for a federal bank deposit guarantee. Four states already use guarantees. a nationwide plan would involve every bank, with assessments to cover losses, eliminating runs and protecting depositors. The piece weighs practicality and urges local legislature action as a quicker step toward national reform.
Poem excerpt praising George Washington credited to Eliza Cook in 1860. It honors his restraint in war and peace defending liberty and justice. The lines describe him as a friend to the people, steadfast and sage, guiding with reason and truth.
A jumble of notes reports a Portland ferry gate man's widow leaving ten thousand dollars to a typist, quips on corsets by Indiana activist Anna Hoeltke Lee, and a tongue in cheek call to forget war and discuss Easter hats and spring garden chatter.
A humorous piece laments the clever ostrich and its unusual stomach and appetite. It claims the bird can digest any item from beans to buckshot and even considers a $20 gold piece a feast. The writer suggests a comical punishment of mixed hardware and pins to curb an ostrich’s appetite.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache feverishness and throat soreness, with three doses every two hours and a 25 cent price at drug stores.
Madame Eugene Bedard of Springfield recounts relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following a ninth birth. She claims renewed strength enabling full housework and urges other mothers to consider the remedy. The advertisement notes the product's herbal roots and invites readers to seek confidential advice from the company in Lynn, Massachusetts.
An old advertising piece urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush kidneys and ease backache and urinary symptoms. It claims the drink cleans clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and keeps the urinary system active with an lithia water blend.
A home made Pinex cough syrup offers quick relief for coughs colds and throat irritation at a fraction of store prices. The remedy uses 2½ ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup claiming fast results and a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
Julia and Jim Studdiford enjoy luxury and swift social climbing in New York and Honolulu. Jim’s belief in money clashes with Julia’s desire for quiet intimacy as relentless social demands erode their dream. A deck meeting with a remembered acquaintance foreshadows trouble to come.
The Studdifords find a new large brick house on Pacific Avenue with a grand garden and ample rooms. Jim confirms delight, while Julia endures a tense moment over a dinner guest choice, then they resume plans as the house is furnished.
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