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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

5

Unique Puget Sound Celebration for Alaska Jubilee and Canal Opening

Seattle Yacht Club and the Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Commerce plan a semi centennial Alaska celebration tied to the Lake Washington canal opening. A 12 day fleet voyage from Seattle to Alaska will feature yachts naval ships and aquatic sports on Puget Sound with city expositions. Dates not set but preparations underway for a summer event.

Seattle Puget Sound Seattle Yacht Club Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Penk of Alaska Lake Washington Canal Gibson Yacht Club United States Navy Department Alaska Great North

Morning prayer sparks talk of Kelly Pool alliance

Speaker Kelly invited Rep Pool to offer the morning prayer in the house on Monday stirring talk of a new Kelly Pool alliance and prompting questions about House dynamics.

Kelly Pool

Diet and Economy Weigh on Family Meals

A fragment discusses how women set the table and men eat with minimal comment while noting food prices reach fifty year highs. It frames diet as an individual study amid copper prices and household economics.

Lawson and Henry trade accusations in heated political row

The Brooklyn Eagle quotes Tom Lawson saying either he or Congressman Henry lied, calling it an admission. The paper notes a wary view on preparedness versus pork and uses the metaphor a plowshare beaten into a sword as a critique of reversal.

Congress Senate House Tom Lawson Congressman Henry Lawson Brooklyn Eagle

Public inquiry on streetcar attire and humorous signage

A reader from Seattle notes the recurring sign Ever Wear Hosiery on streetcars and asks whether the message is funny or foolish. The correspondent humorously refrains from sending two tickets to the Alhambra and signs as MARK W. of 1702 16th Ave.

Seattle Alhambra Mark W 16Th Ave City

Financial strain and a plan to save the household

In the wake of family sorrow, Bobbie faces selling the big house as Alec trims expenses. Oliver appeals for money, and Dr. Maynard props up a scheme to earn through sewing for Eliza. Bobbie's frantic efforts include selling belongings, borrowing, and risking family anger to keep them afloat.

Tom Alec Dr. Maynard Sarah Ruth Aunt Sarah Oliver Hobbie Juliet Mrs. Adama Gee Malcolm Father Deak Bobbie Lucy Nellie Will Dixie Maynard Eliza Juliet Adams

St Jacobs Oil Promises Instant Neuralgia Relief

An old advertisement urges readers to buy a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil from a druggist. It claims instant relief from neuralgia pain by rubbing the tender nerve area, noting the product is harmless and does not burn or discolor skin. It asserts rapid pain stop for any body part.

St. Jacobs

Great Improvements at Puget Sound Navy Yard

Bremerton and Charleston are growing rapidly, merging into one urban area near the yard. The prospectus claims yard growth will double local population and urges quick real estate inquiry, promising full details on request from Ole Hanson and Son at 316 Pike Street.

Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton Charleston Washington Union High School Navy Yard Mare Island California Navy Yard Our Ole Hanson & Son Pike Street

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