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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
4
The Star urges Seattle and King County to buy a farm colony for the unemployed derelicts. It would provide fresh air, vegetables, and milk while residents perform light labor to pay their way. The article links unemployment to loss of initiative and calls the proposed farm a solution to rising poverty and a growing urban problem.
Madison speaker Albian Smith tells Frisco audience that a woman’s charm lies in her heart not beauty or wit. The column ridicules store teeth and notes the anticipated trial of the cantaloupe trust this fall with a jab about capital punishment.
A Thurston county judge upholds the state dry law as of 1916 and readers receive a humorous Puck plan for a prohibition parade with costumes floats and satirical acts. Also noted are local library plans at H. A. Mathews Rainier Beach store and remarks on the Seattle Legal News editor and jailer anecdotes.
A lighthearted regional feature highlights the Arizona pie baking championship held in Phoenix, noting community excitement and local chefs competing for top honors in a festive culinary event. The piece contrasts grand sports rivalries with this homegrown contest.
The article extols Alaska hot springs in Sitka and Ketchikan and inland Baker springs on government reservations. It notes access by sea from Seattle or a Tanana river trip, and mentions the hot springs heating surrounding soil enabling cultivation. It references Secretary Fisher’s withdrawal order and future potential government control.
James B. Forgan of First National Bank of Chicago weighs in on forfeited franchises with the line Think of the widows. The column notes bankers' concern for widows amid bond issues and political tokens. A St Paul man vows not to cut his hair until the war ends, hoping to spur actions to halt operations.
A humorous exchange recalls early married life with affectionate reunion turns to kitchen quarrel as the wife scolds and the husband jokes. In a separate note a Norwegian steamer Thor ran aground south of Cape Flattery with hull damage reported but details pending confirmation.
Sun stroke and heartstroke are common in hot days. Loosen neck clothing and move the patient to a cool place. Apply cold packs or a tub bath with ice, keep in tub for fifteen minutes, then bed under blankets. If consciousness returns, repeat as needed. When able to sleep, don’t stay indoors. use porch, roof, or yard for safer sleeping.
The study shows Greek students outperform non fraternity members in grades at the University. Sorority women surpass all students in classwork, and women exceed men in membership in secret societies. Fourteen of fifteen sororities exceeded the campus average while seven fraternities did so.
A French lieutenant who captured a German lieutenant discovers the captive is a relative from a family that left France two decades ago. The unexpected reunion occurs amid wartime captures and shifting loyalties.
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