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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
5
A dated opinion argues against government price fixing for fish, condemning "gentlemen's agreement" practices and praising free markets. It claims federal actions promote fish as cheap food but restocks at controlled prices, urging readers to question government direction after examining bills.
Sergt. Guy Carleton collected 30 dollars in witness fees during the grand jury hearing. The payment is noted as part of the ongoing federal probe, which remains unpopular with police officials.
ICE WHEELER, head of the University of California, blasts fixed income earners facing rising living costs. He notes preachers teachers and others with steady pay suffer as much as miners and railroad workers. The piece also mentions councilmanic candidates and a union member’s influence on smokes.
In a sensational election outcome Mayor Laura Starcher defeated her husband and, with city offices, seized control. Her inaugural address emphasized reform and a radical change in governance while she appointed all-women committees. Condolences from state WCTU officers suggest mixed reactions.
A critique of a proposed penny first class postage cut argues it harms the public by shifting costs to readers and raises newspaper rates. The column notes Councilman Dale’s business success but questions public responsibility. It also mourns the deaths of Dewey and Buffalo Bill and references Pershing’s expedition and Tom Lawson’s excess rhetoric.
Professor Hertzog of Philadelphia reports his household uses Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with excellent results. The ad extols mild action, no griping, no narcotics, recommends use for constipation and children, and notes price fifty cents with a free trial bottle offer.
Notes report that the new school building will be practically finished and school will convene there next Tuesday. The item mocks secret public dedications and comments on local practices while weaving in a stream of quirky observations and social jests.
Bowles, a weary hand on a desert cattle drive, endures the monotony of the roundup while nursing wounds and dreaming of Dixie Lee. She visits the day-herd, offering a coy greeting that unsettles him as the outfit braves wind, cold, and miles toward Chula Vista. Dixie brings letters as the trail nears its end.
Bowles joins the Hat Wing crew at San Ramon Mountains as Henry Lee urges him to ride the notorious Dunbar. After a tense build up Bowles finally takes Wahalote, spurring the horse to clear gates and outrun the crowd in a dramatic test of nerve and skill.
An 22 Karat Crowns priced at 85.00 and Bridgework per tooth at 5.00 with plates 810.00 to 815.00 are advertised. The notice promotes artificial teeth crowns and bridgework, inviting calls and Sunday hours from 9 20 to 1 p m and easy payment plans from the N W corner Fourth and Pike location.
The piece warns that demanding or confined work weakens kidneys and causes morning lameness backache headaches dizziness nervousness rheumatic pains and urinary troubles. It urges prompt action to prevent gravel stones dropsy or Bright's disease and recommends Deans Kidney Pills with many endorsements.
A Seattle baker A HW Dafoe of 6245 Ellis Ave says an attack of kidney trouble three years ago was caused by his work. He reports irregular kidney action and attributes his recovery to Dean's Kidney Pills, noting no further need for medicine for his back or kidneys since.
Bowles becomes part of the outfit but is shunned by the crew as he rides the outlaw Wahalote. Brigham Clark and Dixie Lee complicate the scene while Mrs. Lee hosts a phonograph evening, where Bowles awkwardly exits after a tense exchange with Dixie.
After a rough first month on the range, Bowles survives and is tasked with guarding the day herd for a reward of 48. Grass runs short in Bat Wing pastures as shipping herds arrive daily, so Henry Lee turns the cattle onto the prairie to save feed.
Muncie Indiana January 23 retail coal dealers sue for peace and the city led by Mayor Rollin H. Bunch formally leaves the coal business. The mayor had sold coal at 4 50 and broke the local coal combine which charged 6 50 Dealers agree to sell at 5 00 and the mayor shifts focus to food prices.
Judge McCall instructed jurors that a home is a person’s castle and defense is lawful. In Memphis, Matthew Harris won 22,500 dollars compensatory and 20,000 dollars punitive damages against John A. Reichman former Shelby County sheriff and posse members after his home was dynamited during a raid seeking a relative.
A remark accuses certain people of extreme laziness and dependence on others for basic needs. The speaker argues voluntary effort is essential to survival and food acquisition.
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