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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
4
A provocative essay asks what business war is, comparing street brawls to international conflict. It argues that individual fights are illegal yet war is praised as patriotic, questioning how legality and morality differ across scale and why war can be seen as virtuous.
A reader letter argues against armed Mexican invasion and urges a peaceful intervention. It contends most Mexicans seek peace and proposes the United States offer real support to Mexican patriots, carrying part of their burden while avoiding war. It criticizes war’s folly and notes various political snippets with sharp humor.
The Optimist recalls past disappointments in romance and marriage. A playful exchange shows Billy wanting to be a doctor and his mother, with a witty remark about keeping him home from school. A light moment features Angelina and Edwin debating dying for love with undying affection. A boarding house joke riffs on a boarder and a makeshift steak. A minister misplaces his manuscript and jokes about Providence for inspiration.
Frisco editor Kenny Beaton debuts a Towne Gossip column in The Star, prompting a rival Bulletin spoof titled Ye Dallye Junke by BR. V. D. The parody imitates Beaton with caricature and a closing show of mock congratulations.
Frank C Lowe a Seattle painter and head of Local 200 claims six weeks of Akoz mineral treatment cured twelve years of inflammatory rheumatism. He says pain in his left arm knees and feet disappeared and he could return to work. He warns Akoz helps stomach liver kidney bladder catarrh ulcers piles skin diseases and more and lists drug stores as outlets.
In Atlanta, June 7, 13 year old Ruby Free saved her brother Clyde when he was crushed under a coal wagon while playing. She pulled him free, but Clyde lost a leg while Ruby escaped unharmed. Her selfless act has prompted candidate consideration for a hero medal.
Tom Singer of 800 S8ist Ave was a passenger in a jitney when the vehicle involved in a minor incident. He escaped unharmed and there were no injuries reported.
A reader, W. W. Gould of Friday Harbor, voices disgust at The Star for an obituary remark about Elbert Hubbard calling the paper uncalled for and offensive. Mrs. C. E. Jones notes a lack of facilities for girls over 15 in Keystone, urging action to save them for future roles as wives and mothers.
Rose show crowds gathered at Mt. Baker park and the University district on Sunday with 2,500 entries and about 200 varieties. The University show closed last night. J. P. Todd won the sweepstakes silver cup at the Mt. Baker park event.
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