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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

3

Painless Dentistry at Boston Dental Co Impresses Withrow

J A Withrow timber cruiser from the Boston Block praised Dr Sipes painless method after prior painful experiences with gas and extractions. The Star notes a week of free extractions at the Boston Dental Co with Dr Sipes offering nerve free dentistry and gold crown work. offices at 1420 Second Ave opposite Bon Marche.

J. A. Withrow Timber Cruiser Boston Boston Dental Co Second Ave Seattle Withrow Dr. Sipes Mr. Withrow Boston Block Hanford St Sipes Toronto University Royal College of Dentistry

Guardsman to learn flying at Mexican border training

Within 48 hours a Washington National Guardsman will likely head toward the Mexican border to learn aviation under a program organized with the Aero Club. Adjt. Gen. Thompson says Congress will provide an immediate appropriation of about 100,000 dollars for training.

Washington Adjt Thompson The Aero Club Congress

Statements of Carranza About United States

National Guard airmen from each state present a compilation of Carranza remarks on the United States with delivery dates. He warns against intervention and argues for U S withdrawal after the Vera Cruz occupation, while calling for arms export repeal and asserting sovereignty over Mexican affairs.

Carranza United States Huerta Constitutionalist Benton Great Britain Vera Cruz Verna Cruz Latin Republica U. S&s

Fortifications Bill Passes. Grays and Willapa Not Fortified

Washington June 20. The house passed a fortifications bill that does not add defenses for Grays and Willapa harbors. The war college report says fixed fortifications are unjustified for these harbors and recommends placing one quarter of the mobile army in the Puget Sound area.

Washington House Grays and Willapa The War College Puget Sound

Flattery as a Tool in Politics and Enmity

A historical aphorism notes that flattery harms a man when used by enemies, aids the crafty, and cushions a friend, illustrating the peril and power of praise across political and social dynamics.

Modern rooms at Hotel Virginus advertise special rates

The notice promotes rest services at Hotel Virginus located at 894 Virginia near Westlake Ave with special rates for guests seeking modern rooms and efficient rest options.

Virginus Virginia Westlake Ave

Bootblack Petition Seeks Seattle Parlor Closures

A communication before the city judiciary committee, signed by Peter Ariodurez, requests the closing of shine parlors at 10 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, reflecting bootblacks’ view of overwork.

Rootblacks Seattle City Judiciary Committee Peter Ariodurez

Militia Units Prepare Provisions Ahead of Mobilization

Chicago June 20 state militia groups must provision themselves with government funds until federal mobilization starts. After border mobilization beginsProvisioning will be supervised by the San Antonio quartermaster. Washington prepares to buy large provisions in the Middle West.

Chicago Central Department United States Army San Antonio Washington Middle West

Inglis Plans Regimental Parade and Band Concert

Col Inglis indicated a regimental parade may occur through the streets before week’s end to aid recruiting. A regimental band concert at recruiting headquarters on Second Ave was also suggested. Musicians have played since Monday and medical officers screened recruits, rejecting about 40 percent for physical deficiencies under new Washington Army standards.

Col. Inglis Second Ave Army Washington, D. C Washington National Guard

Burglar Loots Church and Parishioners After Home Theft

A burglar robbed Rev. Bernard J. McKenna at 4817 Wallingford Ave, then gained entry to St. Benedict's Church using keys taken from the pastor and robbed two parishioners' mite boxes of 60 cents each.

Bernard J. McKenna Wallingford Ave St. Benedict's Church

Too Young Office Boy Albert Tries to Enlist

Albert, Star Office Boy, dreams of battlefields and a border march but is told he is seventeen and too young. He dons a tiny Old Glory at headquarters then returns home glum, his frontline zeal replaced by the office routine.

Albert Albert Lawrence Mexico

U S warships head for Mexican coast from San Diego

June 20 three U S cruisers and three destroyers depart under forced draught for the Mexican coast. More vessels from this port and Bremerton to follow as the fleet nears 17 ships under Admiral Winslow. The San Diego flagship may seek Geaymas or Mazatlan. destination to be set by voyage development.

Ban Diego United States Mexico Bremerton Winslow San Diego Geaymas Mazatlan Develongpenta Bremerton Y Bremerton Cameron Winslow Maryland Bandega Mexican Koontz South Dakota

Barred Under 18 Recruit Discharged in Seattle Militia

One Seattle militia recruit was discharged Tuesday for misstating his age. Col. Ingita said the force rejects 16-year-olds and requires parental or guardian consent for men aged 18 to 21.

Seattle Col. Ingita

Mobilization Sparks Nation Wide Call to War

New York June 2 America dons war dress as National Guard units from states answer President Wilsons mobilization call with instant unanimity. By weeks end all required Guardsmen will be in concentration camps for drilling and training amid rail and food supply strain. Families bid farewell as cities prepare for a grim war effort.

New York America United Press Wilson

Mexico City Awaits President Reply

Mexico City waits for the American note with tense interest as arrangements are set to flash a digest of its contents to major cities. Publication of dispatches about President Wilson mobilizing the militia for border protection has impressed some, while other Mexican leaders question Wilson's good faith citing Pershing’s heavy artillery as proof the expedition seeks conquest rather than suppressing banditry.

Mexico City Republic Wilson Pershin

Vital Statistics and Marriage Notices

Births listed for many families with names and addresses, followed by long list of marriage licenses in Seattle and nearby towns. Also includes divorces sought and deaths with resident ages and locations. The notices name numerous couples and individuals, dates and places, within a dense census-like roundup.

Treadmill of society for the discontented

A compact reflection on society as a tiring cycle that dulls unhappiness and fuels ambition. The quote frames social life as repetitive and sedative, offering a sharp critique of modern aspirations and discontent.

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