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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
5
An encouragement to drop New Year’s swearing off and adopt a habit of swearing on to good deeds. The piece argues that resolutions fail but committing to public spirit, kindness, and consideration benefits both rich and poor, young and old, urging readers to SWEAR ON new habits for the year.
A Seattle wife torn a note found in a wastebasket is used in a divorce suit to claim her husband’s alleged fidelity to other women. The judge hears that detectives shadowed the husband, while the wife contends the note and its meaning were misinterpreted. The case raises questions about trust, discretion, and judgments of virtue in marriage.
A fired reporter sues the man who allegedly gave him an interview that was ruled fake. He seeks damages and to prove the interview was published as stated and that its repudiation reflected fears of business loss. The piece discusses journalism pressure and honesty.
The article quotes STARR predicting 120 years as possible for humans if one stays placid and active. It argues life is measured by experiences and lessons learned, not years, urging daily growth and purposeful work as the true test of living. It mentions a San Mateo grand jury dismissal and a London wartime scene with a New Jersey source.
A mixed, humorous collage includes quips about film reels and moving pictures, plus jokes about breath gas, lawyers, and improvised proverbs. It presents a slice of light entertainment from a newspaper page with regional humor and a few local references.
In The Star letters, two contributors attack landlords as greedy beneficiaries of high living costs and call on them to aid victims. The second writer argues England provoked the war to curb German progress, praises German welfare and urges America to emulate it while aiding Belgians.
Two armed holdup men halted near N 40th and Whitman Ave at 6 30 PM Wednesday. Miss Jessie Stewart and Mrs G G Archibald used umbrellas to strike the robbers, who fled.
Discussion argues U S typhoid mortality remains high at about 45 per 100 000 while other nations fall. Yakima county Washington reports near 150 per 100 000 due to poor sewerage and water systems. Public health bulle tins warn that sanitation and preventive measures are essential to curb spread.
Debated in Congress, naval and military affairs committees act as a de facto national defense council, shaping budgets and policy while generals and admirals face pressure to align with committee prejudices. Rural health findings prompt a nationwide hygiene campaign as 25000 people are examined. USDA warns housewives about chicken freshness through age indicators and decay signs.
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