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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
12
Charles E. Russell argues Americans must arm for defense, countering claims of nonattack risk. He cites long distances, failed treaties, and potential German indemnities, urging rational, democratic citizen participation to keep the republic alive.
An old medical note touts California Syrup of Figs as a cure for constipation in children and adults. It warns parents to use a teaspoonful during illness to cleanse the bowels, claims harmlessness, and advises buying the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with full directions on the label.
In Hood River Oregon on February 25 a few local tracts delivered bumper yields while the overall Northwest crop remains below normal. N W Bone harvested over 5000 boxes from a 12 year old orchard with about 400 trees producing most of this bumper crop.
Southern congressmen draft a declaration of war on cotton gamblers. An indignation meeting of house members from cotton states will discuss the alleged conspiracy to depress cotton prices. They will consider measures to regulate cotton exchanges and resolutions by Representative Heflin urging a congressional investigation.
Aided by a sustained favorable wind the cotton boll weevil in Georgia advanced about 100 miles in a few weeks, spreading rapidly across cotton fields and causing concern among growers and authorities.
With a commission from the Royal Colonial Institute the author of She plans a global tour to explore postwar empire opportunities. He aims to locate colonies of English soldiers and families in British possessions and prevent emigration to other nations.
Palm Beach February 25 A young woman at a hotel dance wore white silk stockings that drew amusement and comments. The left stocking displayed a clock face with hands at 12 and the words Good night below the dial. The right stocking bore the word Delighted.
Mr. Julian Gerard of New York wears a skating swimming costume, the newest hybrid attire, and settles the puzzle by walking along the beach near Lunch at the Hollywood, 212 Pike Ady.
Amelia Rives urges replacing obey with be gay in the royal wedding service. She argues a wife should promise charm sparkle and laughter rather than servile obedience. The discussion centers on changing traditional marriage vows for modern ideals.
Major A. G. McAlexander warned in Portland that the United States would be at war in ten years. He cited 116 Atlantic coast invasion points and said the Pacific coast was in worse condition, outlining preparedness concerns.
An advertisement extols Sea View Park as a home location offering a five year installment plan for a $1,500 house that costs under $1,950 with taxes and interest. It claims future sale value of $2,500 within three years and outlines rent equivalence of $1,200 over five years, implying a net profit of $1,760 while promoting home ownership as superior to urban flats. The piece urges family happiness and civic pride through owning a home.
A reader argues Seattle imposes lower direct and indirect taxes on a $1,500 home than most U S cities. Estimated annual costs include water rent 20 dollars, electric 21, street sprinkling 6, garbage service 0, school books 4, total about 75 dollars, with savings of 38 dollars versus other cities. The piece targets prospective buyers and praises homeowners over renters.
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