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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
11
An article promotes a free prescription and Bon Opto tablet solution to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week. It cites patient testimonials of improved clarity and reduced reliance on glasses and quotes a physician endorsing the remedy.
Dr. William R. Miller, released from Joliet, marries Mrs. Lucy Saylor widow of Byron L. Saylor whom Miller and Mrs. Saylor were convicted of murdering in 1910. Miller faced six years, Mrs. Saylor three. six years apart they kept their platonic bond until reunion and marriage in Crescent City. The tale ends with public belief in the lovers enduring test.
Butte’s famed cabman “Fat Jack” Jones has carried presidents, princes, and miners for fifty years. Tales recount his wit and discretion, a life of gambling near misses, including the famous tooth-plugs to win chips from Millionaire Jim Murray. His luck remains elusive despite immense local legend.
A second teachers' pension fund plan in Olympia would let teachers in first class districts vote to organize a retirement fund. If approved, deducted annual sums of 12 to 36 dollars would come from salaries, with a 480 dollar annual retirement after 15 years of service or on disability.
Senate bill OS introduced by Senator Wray authorizes the governor to deed blocks 16 and 17 of Lake Washington shore lands to the city of Seattle for park purposes.
Olympia January 26. Senator Iver of Kitsap County has introduced a bill in the Senate to create a state director of markets, appointed by the governor. The bill asks for a $10,000 appropriation to operate for the coming year, with duties including a farm news service an employment bureau a real estate exchange and the collection and dissemination of market quotations.
Two San Francisco ferries sustained damage after a dense fog blanketed the city and bay. The Southern Pacific Newark struck the Piedmont as it left its slip, and the Santa Fe from Richmond hit a pier. Both ferries were crowded with passengers but there was no panic.
A reader vents strong disapproval of an article in Munsey’s magazine about the Supreme Court, accusing it of servility to headlines and criticizing Chief Justice Marshall and Justice Hughes. The letter denounces judicial power, laments political manipulation, and condemns marriage-license solicitors and office officials complicit in fees.
A reader recalls encountering persistently solicitous marriage agents in the county auditor's office and notes a pattern of steering couples to the same justice of the peace. The commenter suggests checking marriage returns in the county clerk's office to identify the official involved.
A letter from Robert G. Cauthorn urges Seattle residents born elsewhere to write articles about why Seattle appeals to them and have them published in their former home newspapers. The campaign would place Seattle stories beside war and weather as a tourism lure.
The Star remarks that great victories come from higher power and pure motive behind President Wilson, praising his speech for suffering humanity and offering a remedy rooted in love for all mankind.
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