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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
8
The Wyoming high school cadet program emphasizes wall scaling as a key sport and military skill. Cadet squads of eight execute two division climbs, with guns passed over the wall and hands on teamwork as girls sponsor the event and medals are awarded.
Austin E. Griffiths, mayoral candidate, denounces Seattle civil service age cap as arbitrary and un-American. He tells the Men’s club at Foote Memorial Church that the rule should be abolished and criticizes city officials for hypocrisy while also condemning local gambling bootlegging and vice conditions.
Hawkinsville miner Thomas Greenwood allegedly hid wealth. A dog unearthed three cans after three years of search. Four boys as owners claimed over $2,500 in securities, while gold valued at about $700 was kept. The incident reportedly left one boy with broken lower jaws.
Representative Victor Zednick urges The Star to seek public opinion on military training in schools, proposing a broader query: should military training exist at all, and if so, should it be voluntary or compulsory.
Betty Brown muses on saving with interest from Sir Walter Raleigh to modern times noting ten dollars at four percent would grow slowly, and plans to save at American Savings Bank. Mr Propst of Fleming’s Candy Shop exudes cheerfulness despite wartime gloom and offers wholesome lunches and candies. A dentist at Cherry Street promotes affordable care as a sign of character. Ellers offers Victrola records including Doughie the Baker and Bert Williams routines. The Flower Shop at 218 Pike Street promises to compete with larger stores despite price cuts.
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