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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt shows lobbyists pressing Senate Bill 21 amid sharp scrutiny of its provisions. The confrontation hints at major changes aimed at reshaping the measure and influencing its likelihood of passage.
The Star urges replacing Mount Rainier with the aboriginal name across the state noting a rising likelihood of change. A memorial to the geographical board has a favorable report and could reach the legislature for action. Reginald H. Thomson proposes a joint rail and port line plan with a one fifth port stake.
Mrs. Mary J. Jewell of Berrien Springs Michigan credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with lasting relief after years of liver and bowel trouble. She praises the medicine as mild natural laxative free from opiates and urges readers to obtain the brand with Dr Caldwell's signature on the carton. A free trial bottle is offered by mailing to Monticello Mississippi.
Seattle residents show little interest in Munieh military edict banning women from wearing men’s attire. In Frederick & Nelson’s, several women said the edict changes nothing in their daily lives and expressed indifference.
Polly May, newly on the hospital staff, befriends David Collins a weak heart patient. A high speed chase with Colonel Gresham’s horse Lone Star saves him as Dr Dudley rushes to treat the boy. Polly learns of David’s kinship to the Colonel and meets Mrs Joselyn in a quiet hospital moment.
Advert says a cold remedy costs 25 cents at any drug store and relieves nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and throat soreness after two hour doses, with no assistance needed.
In the convalescent ward the warmer weather worsens the children’s discomfort until Miss Lucy arrives for a stay. Polly clings to her, others cheer, and Dr. Dudley jokes with the group while Polly and David show signs of improvement.
In a letter to the editor residents paying taxes outside the city limits thank Councilman Erickson for backing Senate Bill 21. They argue Cedar River water should not be dumped into Lake Union and say many would pay for water. Some readers carry water 500 yards or more and oppose fever zones like North Park or View Land addition, noting others have city light and water.
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