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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
5
A provocative political remark suggests taxing bachelors at 50 dollars a year, arguing that the levy would be worth it for revenue and social aims. The comment frames a policy idea tied to demographic groups and taxation debates.
Hundreds of thousands of Belgian refugees require homes barns and equipment before transplanting to the United States. Louisiana promoters urge landowners to lease or sell 16 000 acres in 50 acre farms with initial support on buildings tools and animals. Landlords would receive long term payments and eventual land gains as farming expands. Hope remains as plan envisions thriving settlements and higher land values. Also notes: Big Sunday invited to Christianize New York and an Illinois distiller commits suicide.
The editorial notes Joseph Cassidy a Queens political boss and William Willett Jr a lawyer being jailed at Sing Sing after four years of legal battles over bribery to gain judicial nominations. It argues judges are fallible and highlights the broader question of money versus influence in public offices.
Public school children total 20 million. at least 6 million suffer eye defects, 12 million have eye ear nose throat issues. Systematic eye exams and newborn nitrate drops could prevent much blindness, reduce crime risk, and save public money. New York City data show many improvements when defective conditions are treated.
A collage of quirky exchanges includes a waiter mock critique of coffee, a pun about a swallow, a joke about revolving bookcases, and a quip on automobiling boosting appetite. Comments touch Reno divorces and shared costs, a peace society tale, and a child mishearing church songs about a cross-eyed bear.
An actor questions a former stage performer about quitting. The reply cites a distant hint of unsuitability and a quip that the little birds might have hatched into birds if given the chance, implying the stage was not the right fit.
Rich milk and malted grain in powder form for infants invalids and growing children. Pure nutrition upbuilding the whole body invig orates nursing mothers and the aged. More healthful than tea or coffee. Take no substitute ask for Horlicks.
A budding author asks at the stamp window how much postage his manuscript requires. The clerk replies it is two cents an ounce, calling it first class matter. The writer thanks the clerk for the guidance.
The Central Labor Council plans to petition President Wilson to approve the immigration bill. The move aims to advance labor interests and address immigration policy debated in Congress.
A timid, long-suffering man in a packed subway car addresses a rude young rider. He asks the boy his age and learns he is eighteen. The elder then gently questions whether he is old enough to stand on his own feet.
The Great Northern steamship, carrying 500 passengers to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific exposition, departed Philadelphia at 9 15 am and is expected to reach San Francisco about February 13. The vessel, built for the Northern Pacific, will navigate the Panama Canal.
Mrs. Olive Cooper, a scrub woman, was killed by a burglar while alone at work in the Franklin cafe in Salt Lake City on January 28. Police investigate the fatal incident as a crime report.
Caldwell New Jersey January 28 Mrs Elsie Dobbins owner of Old Reliable a 14 year old hen announced the bird has just laid its 3000th egg. Solner vice president N B Solner cashier of Union Savings and Trust Co was elected vice president at the annual stockholders meeting held Wednesday. The directors were reelected.
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day. It promises money back if it fails and notes ROVE'S brand name on each box.
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