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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

4

Heated Street Cars Stir Seattle Health Debate

The Public Service Commission questions doctors on heating street cars amid concerns from the traction company and riders. Councils note rising pneumonia deaths in November through January and argue for heat, while skeptics dismiss medical opinions.

PHE State Public Service Commission Seattle Traction Company United States Hesketh City Health Department Seattle R Stone & Webster

The Battle Cry of Peace At Clemmer Theatre

Viewers urged to see The Battle Cry of Peace at the Clemmer theatre this week. The film is marketed as history making and compared to Uncle Tom's Cabin for awakening public consciousness on defense policy.

Hether Clemmer Theatre

Francis Donna of Philadelphia Marries Paroled Woman

The note reports Francis Donna of Philadelphia marrying a woman on parole from an antisocial asylum. The piece critiques eugenics and questions medical ethics amid calls against "hopeless" babies. It mentions a Japanese liner torpedoing and hints at further controversy.

Francis Donna Philadelphia Antic Asylum Donna

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage drug ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast fix for colds with repeated doses every two hours. It claims quick relief from head congestion, runny nose, feverishness, sore throat, and headache, noting it tastes pleasant and costs 25 cents, urging buyers to insist on the genuine product.

Pape

Letters from Cynthia Grey on curios and etiquette

A Q A column features Cynthia Grey answering readers about celluloid fire risks and a variety of social games. Advice covers etiquette for hosting a club, international postcard prompts, marriage separation myths, handling a fiance who lies, and inviting callers.

Speeding With the Carrs Lambert Please Drive Carefully

A brief note urges careful driving by the Lambert family on route with the Carrs, emphasizing safety.

Lambert

Local Column Fireworks and Parody Headlines

A collage of satirical snippets notes Prohibition limits, city water molasses mishaps, and a quip about a $250000 craving by The Star editor. It references Everett True riding a skating rink wagon, the Lundin lid and Lang lid, Miss Alice Ravenhill, and various local figures in a humorous, opinionated roundup.

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