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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
5
The essay argues the female principle governs life and Demeter rules agriculture while men govern time war and death. It links European and American views on farming as national defense and notes wartime food shortages and price manipulation harming farmers and food distribution.
The article argues county salaries are low compared to Seattle city officials. It notes the county commissioners earn $2000 yearly and county survey salaries are $2400, urges reform and a shorter ballot. Gov Lister supports a legislature of 25 members to improve voter focus and service quality.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a cod seller parries with a passerby and a fruit stand customer requests diverse pie flavors. The dialogue mixes humor with rustic market atmosphere and a playful regional vibe.
The piece accuses Washington state public service commission of unfair rate discrimination, noting Seattle pays about 25 percent more for telephone service than Spokane despite same ownership. Critics urge uniform rates and legislative action to curb rising costs and diminished value.
A historical overview compares church membership rates from 1800 to 1910, noting gradual increases yet persistent low overall penetration. It questions future trends and hints at shifting interest in church attendance, ending with a political aside about George Perkins, Ev Colby, Teddy, and Taft.
F Fred W. Kelly defends his civ il engineer identity amid misidentifications in letters to The Star. Ek Sparger, chairman, urges backing The Stars campaign to boost Pacific Northwest tourist traffic despite California rate disputes and railroad opposition.
A humorous two quart piece titled They’ve Double-Crossed Me features a quartet: Logan Billingsley BE, J. Margett, C. J. Mullen, and H. C. Hunt with Winter Martin on bass drum. The Federal Ballet Russe performs O Where Is the Government Stamp with the full cast, detectives, secret service, and star reporters.
A comic slice recalls Johnny B- at eight summers, dodging school and refuting a father’s excuse. Attorney Morris pleads for John Roberts as he seeks the sheriff's post in King County. Dr Noyes headlines on children's teeth spark mock commentary.
Dixie May takes charge on the round-up with a daring ride to corral wild steers. Bowles and Howles back her bravado as they pursue two Bat Wing steer tags on rugged cedar ridges.
Bowles and Dixie Lee pursue runaway cattle through rough terrain as a dangerous dash ends with Dixie injured after her horse falls. Bowles carries her to safety and tends to her knee while a growing tension builds between them amid wary conversation about trust and his past.
A Cincinnati authority recommends applying a few drops of Freezone directly to corns to quickly lift them with the fingers. The cheap remedy, sold as a quarter ounce at drugstores, claims to remove all corns and calluses without pain or infection. The product dries quickly, stays sticky, and does not irritate surrounding tissue, a fact noted as relevant to women wearing high heels.
An old time Sage Tea and Sulphur formula promises to darken gray hair naturally with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A druggist notes millions of bottles sold yearly for a youthful, lustrous look after one or two applications.
An advertisement for Know ton's Danderine claims the product stops dandruff and hair loss within minutes and, with weeks of use, grows new fine hair all over the scalp. It promises instant fullness and sheen by applying a small strand to the hair, improving luster and softness.
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