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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
8
Councilman Robert Hesketh urges government to name Stone Ave as the site for a permanent bridge over the Lake Washington canal. Also includes a custody dispute report about Carel Fletcher, 7, and Mrs Darst, with court-ordered custody pending further evidence.
A household laxative, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is praised as mild yet effective for constipation. The endorsement cites Hon. John O D Keister of Brandywine West Virginia, notes no opiates, fifty cent price, and a free trial bottle by writing Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
By Darrow and others, the piece argues Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare is a de facto declaration of war on noncombatants, urging America to stand firm. It defends wartime rights under treaties, criticizes pacifists, and cites historical sieges and the need to defend what is right.
Superior Judge W M French awarded a divorcee to Frank M Morrison and his wife Bessie G Morrison, splitting community property valued over 15000 into thirds. A 14 year old daughter will live with the mother and visit the father. one third placed in trust. The court heard mental examinations for Prof Morrison who is said to be incurably neurasthenic.
The house committee voted to send amendments to President Wilson for consideration and planned a 4 p.m. meeting to discuss. Chairman Flood arranged a talk with the president after the session. The senate foreign relations committee held a closed two hour session with no decision. Some Republicans and Democrats showed potential cross party splits as debates over arming ships carrying munitions continued.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser that stops headache biliousness indigestion and bad breath. It claims the candy like tablets cleanse the bowels purify the tongue and freshen the breath with a 10 cent box widely suitable for adults and children alike.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel claiming immediate liver relief. The ad promotes the olive tablets as the cure for constipation and dullness, noting no tooth or gum damage and promising clearer thinking and perkier spirits at 25 cents.
Paula Newton confronts Earnest Lawton as he wounds her with crude talk and public doubt. Alma Huntington counsels caution about critics like Tom Perry. Paula and Alma reflect on love, art, sacrifice, and the temptations threatening their souls as Ruth and fate intersect their choices.
A Cincinnati man promotes freezone as a cheap, rapid corn remover. Apply a few drops to the corn, the compound dries quickly, and the corn can be lifted out with fingers. The ad warns against attempting DIY removal to prevent infection or lockjaw.
Evergreen Court No 2 of the Order of the Amaranth will hold a card party at 2 o clock Friday afternoon in the new Masonic temple located at Harvard avenue and Priest street.
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