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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
5
The governor pushes an economy focus with calls to cut unnecessary offices and duplicate state machinery. In King County and Olympia the piece argues for consolidating offices and a single legislative body, urging courage to reform government costs.
The piece notes France under a three year service law adding 250 000 troops to its army while Germany with two years drafts fields about 800 000 soldiers. Russia with 1 000 000 potential conscripts yearly can endure losses and continue fighting though lacking arms. It suggests ending the war by killing Russians offers little hope and seeks other methods.
A historical writer dismisses the dum-dum bullet as a mere scarecrow and argues that all sides use weapons of war. The piece compares dum-dums to shrapnel grenades and bombs, questioning why the dum-dum deserves protest while other weapons also cause indiscriminate harm.
Four years ago Judge Neil forecast that a mothers pensions law would cut crime and aid children. Joel D. Hunter reports from Cook County Illinois that among 2000 children with dead fathers and poor mothers only eight are now charged with crime, a dramatic drop. Mothers remain at home caring for kids, moving to better neighborhoods, while many past welfare tasks are reduced.
Advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing home remedy for kidney bladder and urinary ailments. Claims include cleansing action soothing the kidneys and bladder and restoring vigor with daily use and a money back guarantee. Sold by Owl Drug Company in sealed three pack units.
A collection of assorted items and quips including an ornate sign in Seattle, a Leesville Colorado mention, and light anecdotes about weather, manners, and social rituals. The text mixes captions, jokes, and brief vignettes with no single clear event or story.
Mrs. Catherine Giblin a 33 year old wife of a wealthy saloonkeeper shot herself in the presence of her husband and daughter in Marysville California on January 12.
A well known St Louis woman claims a secret domestic remedy ended her son's years of alcohol abuse. She states she mixed a recipe with water, muriate of ammonia, Varlex Compound, and pepsin, giving a teaspoonful three times daily in coffee, tea, milk, or food, with no taste or smell.
The Michigan health board warns whooping cough causes many child deaths, outlines early cold like symptoms, and stresses isolation and fresh air. Advice covers catarrhal stages, paroxysmal cough, fever, and when to seek treatment. Exercise and light activity are suggested for digestion.
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