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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
4
A jumbled fragment discusses peace models and Detroit car production funded by Henry Ford while mixing unrelated lines about court scenes and wedding marches. It mentions farmer sewing, late voting returns, and a casual incident with a wasp, creating a mosaic of stray items from various topics.
A rough regional narration recounts Johnny Ap and others as it describes feuds, punishments, meals, and family tensions. The scene centers on a boy named Gorgie, siblings, and a visit from Hittel Vister who hints at a big supper and a cookbook gift. The tone mimics rustic storytelling.
Sir Alfred Mond, a British fiscal expert, argues that Germany will flood markets after peace with goods while fighting nations struggle to feed and clothe their populations. He says postwar trade alliances among Allies are unlikely and the United States may soon dominate or outpace rivals in international commerce.
A chaotic scene described as twenty-three Republicans and two Progressives stampeding to the Democrats on a government armor plate proposition. The writer invokes patriotism and the Eagle, urging nourishment for the party and referencing the sixty-fourth for emphasis.
On the Buccaneer a Charleston group plans a six week cruise to count islands and verify maps in the West Indies. A legend of a hidden island amid fog arises as fog wraps the yacht near the Caribbean, prompting a cautious closer look and a bridge visit from Captain Dorwald.
The Buccaneer sails into a moonlit fog bank to an uncharted rocky island. A narrow cliff opening lures Brinsmade Rosalind and Dorwald to inspect, but daylight may reveal no island at all and the crew considers waiting until morning.
Rapid immigrant inflows resume after wartime halt though transport is scarce and emigration from warring countries is discouraged. The piece urges coordinated national plans to distribute newcomers to prevent seaboard overload and protect American interests.
AZANOFF declares that the present accord between Britain and Russia could become an enduring alliance. He argues a permanent union would reshape Europe, tying Britain’s industry to Russia’s agriculture with vast naval and military power backing it. Posterity may judge the Kaiser if such a union emerges from the war.
A physician touts nuxated iron as a safe, effective strength enhancer. He cites a near century-old man who gained vigor at age 60 after two weeks of five-grain tablets taken thrice daily. The ad promises dramatic strength and endurance increases within 10 days, with money-back guarantees and wide drugstore distribution.
The morning unchanged by fog reveals a cleft in the cliff that looks like a fjord. Fred, I, the boatswain, Connor the seaman, and Snyder the mechanician prepare to tackle the island task aboard, with five repeating rifles loaded for possible need.
A reader asks for a soda water recipe and the column provides a two ounce tartaric acid lemon juice and sugar mix with egg whites and flour, plus wintergreen essence to make a syrup. It also offers a lemon rinse for hair color and notes on screen maintenance and pest control.
Flora asks if life insurance proceeds can pass to children in the East when the father and a woman lack a marriage certificate. The advisor replies the policy goes to the named heir, regardless of a marriage certificate, and urges timely inquiry.
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