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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
4
The Star defends its status amid criticisms from the Sun Itavers dispute and claims rising circulation b oosting confidence. It asserts flawless payrolls and business strength surpassing the postwar year while denying collusion with other papers.
A Chicago municipal court verdict finds a woman guilty of vagrancy for loitering near saloons though no disorderly act is shown. The piece argues reforms target the roots of vice, criticizing arrests of victims and urging action against male employers. it also notes a Seattle gas rate rehearing denial and a New York alienation suit valuing a wife's affections at 6 cents.
An old advertisement claims sour stomach, belching, and biliousness stem from constipation and torpid liver. It promotes Cascarets as a nightly laxative to sweeten the stomach, remove fermenting foods and foul gases, and flush waste by morning.
A collection of quips and humorous exchanges from a late era column. Jokes cover church humor, a trolley mishap, magnetic one liners about heaven and seats, and light banter about meals and manners. Witty vignettes feature Judge, Puck, and everyday folks in brief sketches.
A fragment from a humorous exchange shows PDinny fretting that wives might see him with other men while a couple laughs about altitude records and lazy husbands. The dialogue features playful misunderstandings and boasts about flight and daily life.
Peter Crockett of Pendleton, a University of Oregon senior, travels 500 miles weekly to preach to his Wascota congregation. The report notes the long commute as part of his missionary work and dedication.
An advertisement promotes Mrs. Potters Walnut Tint Hair Stain for home use. It claims easy application, monthly retouching, and a range from golden brown to brick. A trial package is offered by mail for one dollar, with plain wrapping and no store sale.
The piece profiles Albert J. Goddard as a mayoral candidate in Seattle, detailing his political history since 1888, his break with Councilman Jack Peirce, and the public’s mixed impression of his speeches. It notes his long tenure as councilman and possible continuation of a $2,000 yearly salary if not elected.
An advertisement touts ordinary mercorized wax as the panacea for all complexion ills. It claims the wax removes dead surface skin, leaves a clear spotless complexion, and makes users look younger. One ounce is sold in drug stores and applied like cold cream nightly. It also promotes a skin rinse with ezolite and hazel for wrinkles.
An old advertisement promotes Optona as a free prescription to restore sight and reduce eye strain. It cites testimonials of readers who supposedly regained ability to read without glasses and less eye discomfort after applying the remedy with warm water.
A reader to The Star disputes claims the Youngstown steel plant pays union wages. He says he visited last June, found three open positions, was told $2.26 per day for ten hours, and asks if $2.25 daily equals union wages.
A reader denounces unsanitary detention conditions describing inmates as unbathed and poorly clothed for months and exposing them to disease. Food is meager and cups go unwashed, raising calls for immediate action to address widespread neglect and health risks in Seattle institutions.
A Seattle Sound steamer captain drowned amid unclear accidents. The writer argues inspectors failed duty and the craft carried only a single dilapidated lifeboat for a 16 to 20 passenger capacity, underscoring life value and safety.
Paul Goerner laments a pedestrian death after a drunken driver struck Miss Bill on First Ave. He recalls a similar fatality a month earlier, noting witnesses and police reports were filed but no action taken. He urges strict enforcement and regulated speeds to protect pedestrians.
G Mawson argues unions protect workers in open shop battles. He cites organization among business men and unions as the working class salvation, crediting unions with living wages and better conditions while warning against efforts to break unions and push open shop.
The Star reports a growing group of homeless men in Seattle forming a dense, floor sleeping crowd described as a human carpet. The piece notes many idle men living near Yesler Way with conditions that make walking above them difficult.
A teacher describes a troubling moment involving a seven year old pupil, noting fainting and confusion over the child’s direction. The exchange includes a question about which hand to use and gestures amid the scene.
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