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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
4
A wave of threats and terminations in Seattle laundries drives workers to sign petitions for a 48 hour workweek. Critics denounce the tactics as un-American and coercive, urging open debate in Olympia rather than intimidation.
Howard Taylor a King County senator unveils bills to abolish mothers pensions reduce Seattle home rule over utilities and hand Port of Seattle assets to county commissioners. The critique cites past scandals including Upper auto case county hospital and potter's field as context for alleged recklessness.
A historical reflection questions Wilson's stance on federal action for suffrage and civil rights. It argues he adheres to a lifelong belief that major issues should be decided state by state, citing Lincoln era debates and the cost of opposing national progress. The piece contrasts states' rights with national duty and recalls leaders compelled by conviction.
Readers are warned of copper magnates in America and abroad driving conflict with England over shipments. The piece accuses copper barons of fraud and violence from Michigan to Montana and warns the nation against being drawn into war for copper profits. It also notes the cost of living rising and mentions Chicago Council debates on late-night saloon closures as a liberty issue.
A humorous comic strip scene features Everett True and the crowd at a wedding. A jovial exchange about a newborn with no name leads to a pun on christening. A gloomy guest wanders, and the best man inquires if he has kissed the bride, prompting a despondent reply.
Readers submit curiosities and humorous puzzles to Cynthia Grey. The letter asks housekeeping advice about lines for clothes and a reader seeks easy work after losing fortune, with playful demystifications of common sense questions.
The article advises aligning lenses with the optical centers, keeping lenses close to the eyes, and tilting only minimally. It warns against oblique viewing through lenses, notes weak versus strong lenses differ in impact, and suggests toric lenses for bifocals. It also stresses eye strain avoidance and the link to cleanliness and health.
Washington report notes opposition to Woodrow Wilson's 1916 renomination remains limited. Champ Clark and others fear divisions, while most leaders see Wilson as best bet. Senate debate over Henry Clay Hall's Interstate Commerce nomination reflects tensions between reformers and pro-railroad interests.
An advertisement claims dandruff disappears after one or two applications of PDanderine rubbed into the scalp. A 20 cent bottle is available at drug stores. After a few uses no dandruff particles or falling hair remain and the scalp will not itch.
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