Council Candidates Endorsements Favor Erickson Lane and Hesketh
The Star backs Erickson and Hesketh for re election and urges voters to also elect W D Lane as the best qualified of the remaining four. Lane praised for honesty and public service, while Phelps and Calhoun are viewed as weak choices. Vote for Erickson Lane and Hesketh next Tuesday.
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Erickson
Hesketh
the Star
W. D. Lane
Ponent
Dale
Col
Byron Phelps
W. M. Calhoun
Phelps
Calhoun
Col. Phelps
Seattle
Lane
Public belt line would lower Seattle coal costs and curb rail charges
A Seattle proposal argues a public belt line would cut coal costs by 25 to 50 cents a ton and end shifting charges by rail lines. It claims the belt line would connect port properties, reduce indirect railway taxes, and lower overall shipping costs, urging a March 6 vote.
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Seattle
Johnnie Jones
Willie Green
Ben Johnson
Interbay
Columbia
Puget Sound
Johnson
Panama Canal
Wary Political Lines Mark Holiday Era
The note mocks leaders over Christmas plans and responsibilities. It references C Allen Dale resisting his financial duties on $450000 arterial highway bonds and broad critiques of congressmen and vote buying in Cincinnati. It also remarks on famine as a peace prize contender and rice price trends.
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C. Allen Dale
Editor criticizes liquor importation limits and calls for statewide cooperation
John B. Brooks of 4536 Eighth Ave N letter critiques Olympia legislators for a mixed liquor bill allowing limited importation. He argues the measure betrays prohibition aims, warns against arbitrary legislation, and urges referendum and cross state cooperation to curb bootleggers. He favors enforcement of prohibition where feasible.
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the Star
Olympia
Seattle
Deai Wiest
Montana
California
John B. Brooks
Eighth Ave
N. B
Julia Page Chapter VII Flight Breaks Quiet Marriage
Julia reads Jim's letter announcing his departure for Europe with Atkins. He confesses jealousy and decides to go abroad for a year, leaving Julia to face the unraveling of their marriage and care for their daughter Anna. Aunt Sanna arrives as Julia processes the shock and prepares for future changes.
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Julia
Misa Toland
Beautiful
Anna
Mises Toland
Aunt Sanna
Lizzie
Jimmy
Mies Toland
Miss Toland
Jim
Europe
Miss Toland Sharp
Danderine Promises Soft Glossy Hair and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cheap, quick remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product softens, thickens, and adds shine within minutes, with notable new hair growth after about two weeks and universal effectiveness for itchy scalps.
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Knowlton
Orleans Captain Plans Aftermath in Quiet Morning
In a sunlit room, Julia arrives with Anna and discusses changes after Doctor Studdiford’s departure. Misa Toland and Caroline are drawn into the conversation as Julia contemplates fleeing the house, while Foo Tink appears at breakfast. Julia insists she wants to leave but worries about wrecking the household and its fragile calm.
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Julia
Jim
Atkins
Berlin
Collins
Athina
Penares
Harry
Crocker
San Mateo
Miss Toland
Anna
Misa Toland
Caroline
Submarine U-boat on egg hints at peace, McKee prize hen
In New Castle Pennsylvania a prize hen laid an egg with a letter P and submarine outline, which W A McKee says proves peace is near and that the U boat will do it. The item caps a string of quirky notes from the era and hints at public humor.
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New Castle
W. A. McKee
Not Serious and Jokes on Work Ethic
A playful dialogue where a maid quits singing due to a doctor order and fears police. The piece then pivots to social satire about Greek workers starting a shoe shining parlor and the rise of an efficiency man who enjoys causing minor chaos to save costs, ending with a punchline about long term savings from sloppy bookkeeping.
Reader question on real fundamental cause of divorce
A reader writes in with fevered interest asking for the real fundamental cause of divorce. The letter frames the inquiry as a search for underlying reasons and societal factors.
Simple Home Hair Darkening Recipe Promises Youthful Look
A Kansas City resident promotes a home remedy to darken gray hair and add gloss. The recipe combines water with bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound, applied every other day until darkened. The advertiser claims the mixture is non sticky and rubs off less, making the user appear 10 to 20 years younger.
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Kamsas City
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