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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
4
A brief verse considers hypocrisy and imitation, noting the speaker detests the hypocrite yet acknowledges the merit claimed by mimicked virtue. The poem frames indirect applause as a paradox of virtue and deceit.
In a caustic campaign, Trenholme is accused of labor hostility including employing Japanese workers and funding his bid with a secret “slush” fund. Critics claim he lacks public service record and can’t account for campaign money while backing a quiet bid to buy the mayoralty.
A fragment lists varied notes: a French electrician blames wireless waves for disasters including the Volturno and Cardiff mine blast, a remark about feminine independence, a new high jointed lamp post for lamp lighters, and a stray line about an Eastern man whose wife left him with an unlucky number.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast and harmless remedy for indigestion and upset stomachs. It claims five minutes to relief, reduced gas, and ease of undigested food, with a large case priced at fifty cents.
A stark wartime poem urges no truces with brutal raiders and looters. It declares that peace is impossible while the foe remains ravenous and insists the fight must continue until the loot is wrested and victory achieved.
A column argues that starvation or pre digested food cannot cure dyspepsia and that sufferers should eat normally to support digestion. It notes many patients eat reluctantly and feel worse after meals, though their minds urge eating.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia stomach disorders and indigestion. It asserts after meals use prevents pain and builds digestive strength, claiming one grain digest 2,000 grains of food and urging readers to buy at 50 cents from local druggists.
A jumbled humorous fragment from Harper’s Weekly features an inquest remark on burial of the past and a rain soaked election day call. Mrs Slithers seeks a straight progressive vote and liver from Mr Bumps. The piece among quips notes gossip, separations, and long lived tobacco jokes.
A reflective piece notes that ancient Pompeii shared daily life with modern times. It observes ovens, loaf stamping, pottery, medicines, surgical tools, cosmetics, show bills, dice tricks, horse gear, house numbering, seating customs, and social concerns that persisted long before Vesuvius erupted.
An old remedy claim promotes Jad Salta for backache and kidney discomfort caused by excess meat. It argues meat produces uric acid that overworks kidneys and offers Jad Salta as a safe, inexpensive remedy to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and neutralize urine acidity.
A reader published a lengthy letter denouncing J. D. Trenholme citing alleged selfishness broken promises and improper conduct. The writer also references fundraising disputes and a canceled speaking event. Additional letters applaud Judge Winsor and condemn harsh treatment of animals, wage slavery criticism, a missing girl plea, and humane society concerns.
Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent with holy ashes blessed by Bishop O'Dea at St James Cathedral during the 8:15 mass. Devotional exercises will be held daily in churches observing Lent.
The schooner Willis A. Holden of Globe Navigation Co Seattle and its crew were rescued after a violent sea storm off Washington. A life saving tug Snohomish reported carrying the vessel to safe anchorage following the tow.
Washington reports census data showing Greater New York with 4 669 162 people contributing 21 percent from English and Celtic and 19 percent from Yiddish and Hebrew in the second generation. Only 34 percent trace their mother tongue beyond the second generation.
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