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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

5

Seattle's Harbor Vision Promises Navy and Merchant Ship Growth

Secretary Daniels spoke of Seattle as a future naval and commercial hub in Puget Sound. He predicted the whole US Navy might anchor in Elliott Bay as Alaska fuel and Northwest development boost trade. Investors remain cautious while New York papers note real estate potential amid Wall Street shifts.

United States Seattle Elliott Bay Alaska Northwest Daniels Josephus

No longer fit for duty Uncle Sam and farm yields rise

A critical call on agriculture cites the department's view that the United States lags in per acre yields for staple crops. The piece contrasts American farming with European nations, tells of John in North Dakota neglecting soil fertility, and argues for agricultural education to prevent further losses.

Sam Department of Agriculture Hungary Austria France Norway Sweden Chile Canada Japan Egypt New Zealand Denmark Germany United Kingdom Switzerland Netherlands Belgium John Smith Red River Valley North Dakota Chicago Record-Herald John Etter

The Liquor Problem and Prohibition Smuggling Tales

A satirical survey notes booming alcohol sales despite dry laws and cites Maine smuggling exploits. It recalls a coast patrol and a grounded vessel with 300 kegs, while poking fun at postwar policy, Texas politics, and statewide Democratic numbers.

Sam Maine Portland Scully

Regular bowel care for children in hot weather urged

A mother should teach children regular bowel habits from early days by monitor food and digestion. In heat, constipation and biliousness require prompt care. avoid harsh salts or cathartics. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended and sold nationwide. free samples available by mail order from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Louise Reynold Jackson Chas. W. Allen Manor, Tex

Poindexter Pushes Alaska Opening Plan With Public Coal

Senator Miles Poindexter proposes a 1910s plan to let the U.S. government mine coal in Alaska and run rail and shipping services while inviting private firms to lease lands and compete under government standards. The bill sets preferred buyers for government coal and guarantees labor protections, aiming to finance operations via bonds and a 5 percent return.

Poindexter Alaska Star Ly Gilson Gardner Washington Miles Poindexter Senate United States Government Transportation Service Poindeater Uncle Sam Government Mining Service United States Navy Pacific Aleg Sard Pacific Coast

Why Is the Small Boy Happy and Other Jumble Tales

A collage of fragmented humor and anecdotes from a newspaper page includes jokes about a boy catching a burglar with tacks, Jack London with an appendix, misheard lyrics, and a Connie Mack quiz. Miscellaneous notes cover theater, banking, and a marriage in Amelia and Trenton, with stray captions and faux dialogues interspersed.

Best Short Stories of the Day Highlighted Humorous Vignettes

The page presents brief comic snippets from Harper's Weekly, the Chicago Record-Herald, and the Youngstown Telegram. Dusty the professional tobogganist replies his business is poor. a cobbler explains his dogs with a language mix up. a European-American client muses on a cottage while joking about a “bunghole” in plans.

Dusty Harper’s Weekly Chicago Record- Herald Youngstown Telegram

Our Spring Coats Cut to Ya preg Serge and Washable

The fragment reads as a retail note on spring coats advertised as washable and affordable. It mentions Serge quality and a pull to cut prices for the season, but details are incomplete.

We cat Out Flov ficial Po Paris Ladies

Unable to determine readable facts in the provided OCR fragment. Preserve core names and places if identifiable. otherwise summarize the most legible elements to a compact newspaper item.

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