Seattle Electric Co. Faces Public Alarm Over Streetcar Service
A critical view accuses the Seattle Electric Co. of stalling on the 23rd avenue streetcar line and heating service. The piece notes riders endure transfers to Madison street and overcrowded cars during rush hours, while the company cites non profitability and costs. It condemns the firm for neglecting district development and comfort, calling its civic conscience cast iron.
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Seattle Electric Company
23Rd Ave
Madison St
Seattle Electric CO
Parental Responsibility Shift Highlights Female Conduct
A 1913 Chicago morals court pattern shows about half of girls taken in return home. The piece argues parents now bear more duty for daughters behavior, signaling broader public demand for family accountability and reform across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Cannon and Cannonism in a Democratic House
Satirical Tribune notes Hon. Joe Cannon from Illinois enjoying a strong position as a lively figure in a Democratic House obsessed with Cannonism and preparedness. It contrasts Claude Kitchin's stance, Yuan Shikai’s New Year throne, and European recognition of Carranza, musing on a reversed old world order and displaced rulers.
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Congress
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Democratic Party
Joe
House of Representatives
Claude Kitchin
Yuan Shi Kai
Carranza
Mexico
Europe
Peeter compares American pacifism to prewar England warnings
Northcliffe warns that the United States may talk loudly about war but act slowly while foreign powers eye its wealth. The British journalist suggests America risks being surprised by an aggressor as in wartime Europe and notes public debate on preparedness.
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America
England
United States
Ers
Northcliffe
Lennon's Glove Store Salesgirls Send Help to Needy
Cynthia Grey recounts a letter about Lennon's Stockroom sending leftovers of hosiery to aid women and children in Seattle. The gesture came from salesgirls who chose to distribute the items to the poor. The note home praised the charitable act amid bitter cold.
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Lennon
Ave
Seattle
Cascade of Advice and Letters on Domestic Life and Reform
A collage of reader questions and editor replies covers cascarets advertising for health, a mother seeking child support, sterilization debates, and calls for moral upbringing. The letters argue for legal aid, juvenile court guidance, and social reform, ending with note on Japanese women’s movement for equal treatment in marriage.
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Japan
Man Writes About Family Moral Strength and Loyalty
A brief handwritten note expresses commitment to family values. The writer vows to protect and support a spouse and two children through hardship, aiming for a stable, worthy life and steady relationship.
Acid in Stomach Sours the Food and Digestive Aid
A noted authority explains that stomach trouble usually stems from excess hydrochloric acid, not lack of digestive juices. He recommends Jad Salta four ounces in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and boost liver and kidney function for better digestion.
Harriet Baughman Circlette star at eleven
Harriet Baughman of 515 Kenyon is an eleven year old Circlette who has competed in many Circle contests since joining August 1 1915 in St Louis Missouri. She attends Concord School in the high seventh grade and often wins prizes for original stories and cheerful participation.
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Miss Baughman
Harriet Baughman
Uncle Jack
Harriet
Kenyon
St. Louis
Concord
Promises and notices mix in a bustling school page
A jumble of school year talk, prom slogan chatter, social notes, and letters to Dear Wheeze fills the page. Snippets mention Freddy Wella, Sage Lame, and a Washington Waffle Factory hint, with light quips on marriage licenses and editor quarrels amid aDes Moines venue signoff.
Local Notes Sketch Pieced Portraits and Petticoat Wit
Art Wiggins lies in hospital with jaundice yet smiles through troubles and jokes about diet. Pedestrian chances in crowded streets. cat show at the Bon Marche sparks licensing talk. Julie Hawkins' wedding stirs West End gossip. Joe Peters frolics with Nellie Jamison driving in a gas wagon as 28 honks signal love.
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Art Wiggins
Art
Bon Marche
Laura Potter
Sarah James
Sarah
Joe Peters
Nellie Jamison
Jamison
Nell
Joe
Circle Poets to Have Their Fling in Next Contest
Uncle Jack announces a poetry contest for Circle members under 16 with rules to write a single side poem no more than 15 lines, include name and address on the back, and submit before 3 pm next Friday. Ink preferred. Only entrants 16 and younger eligible.
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Jack
Alfred Young Wins Dollar in Snow Story Contest
Alfred Young of Machias Washington won a dollar in this week’s snow story contest. His tale describes a day of joy and adventures sliding a steep hill on a packed snow slope with a sled, noting the long climb back to the top and a few playful accidents that added excitement.
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Alfred Young
Machias, Wash
The Star Circle Contest Interest From Young Readers
A letter from Frank B House, age 12, shows enthusiasm for The Star Circle poetry and photography contests. He praises Circle letters and story contests and supports Honor Mention for public recognition. He expresses desire to join and notes being in the sixth grade.
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Jack
Light and health in schoolrooms and a child’s welfare
An article argues that proper daylight in classrooms prevents eye strain and promotes child health. It recommends window glass area at least one fifth of floor space, light from the left, shading for glare, and citizen duty to maintain healthy artificial environments. It also contains a personal note from ALEATHA KING in Bingen seeking a Star Circle membership, and a separate Uncle Jack letter about Circle entry via contributions.
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Miss Grey
Zoa
L. A
Planta
God
Honor Mention Names in Washington Addresses List
A lengthy honor mention lists numerous individuals and their addresses across Washington and nearby areas. Names include Aleatha King Marjorie Calligan Harriet Baughman Geneva Chesebrough Evenson Mona Bouck Grace Leona Riley Milo Kellogg Jr Lillian Wel fare Harry V Christensen David Owens Helen Cole Robert Bere Leona Chase Edith Baratow Clara Baratow Marion Duff Mabel Linz Rothell Faye Leis Ada Stephens Frank B Hoare Richard Barntow Anna Barstow Susan Erwin Jessie Lawton Everett Viola Hubbard and others with street numbers and city references.
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Aleatha King
Bingen
Wash
Marjorie Calligan
W. Sith
Harriet Baughman
Kenyon At
Geneva
Chesebrough
Seattle
Herman Evenson
East Stanwood
Mona Bouck
Sedro-Woolley
Grace Leona Riley
24Th Ave
Milo Kellogg, Jr
Hartford
Lillian Welfare
Creosote
Walsh
Atth Place
Jessie Lawton
Wetmore
Everett
Viola Hubbard
North Bend
Scouts form Wireless Club in Independence Indiana
The Scouts of Independence Indiana have organized a Scout Radio club. Members will learn wireless telegraphy from an expert as part of the new group’s activities.
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Scouts of Independence
Ind
Indiana Club to Meet Social at Swedish Hall
The Indiana club of this city will hold a get-together and social meeting on Tuesday January 18 at the Swedish hall located at Eighth ave and Olive.
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Indiana Club
Eighth Ave
jOlive
One Act Sketch Heads Monday Night Police Court Entertainment
Miss Margaret Clark of 818 First Ave 22 is billed to headline a Monday police court entertainment titled I Didn't Intend to Sell It. The set includes six cases of beer and many liquor bottles with policemen in minor roles.
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Margaret Clark
First Ave
Police Court
Clark
Albert Heiki
Fourth Ave
Corina Kettleson
Turine
Joseph Scarps
Albert A. Grady
Scharpf
Western Ave
Grady
Robert Miller
MacMahon
Miller
Ford Plans Cheap Voyage by Peace Junket
Ford paid 72000 dollars for passage as part of a peace junket. If his inexpensive flivvers could sail on water, he could transport them cheaply. Hard luck.
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Ford
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