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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
4
A playful, fragment filled column riffs on a Mexican jumping pest joke dubbed the golf bug and its imagined cures. It weaves in Seattle names Pratt Heyl and others, plus a satirical take on historical what ifs and a final quip about a dying scene and a political figure.
A 15 year old Italian king’s daughter, Jolanda, announces engagement to Edward of Wales. The piece frames it as a state marriage, noting she has seen him only once and will live in a royal cage with duties and flattery, while dreaming of personal love. It contrasts royal duty with common girls’ desires.
A man enters a hotel barber shop and pretends to buy toilet goods from the barber while his bulging purse holds as yet unknown items. He denies purchasing, insists he only wants a haircut, and ultimately closes his bag after expressing he will not be swindled into buying more supplies.
Premier Asquith urges England to fund a grand Kitchener memorial yet a San Diego fancier doubts monuments. Alfred Robinson’s hen Cassandra laid a two dollar egg and died of natural causes. He questions memorial cost and emphasizes service as the true tribute for both men and birds.
The report notes R. suffers throat trouble that could affect speech. The piece argues against distraction and insists on preparedness while resisting calls for universal disarmament amid the presidential campaign.
The writer notes the ongoing heavy rain covers the country and argues wet weather brings good crops and plenty of food. They claim a nation with good crops prospers despite other conditions and downplay crop worries in a rainy year.
A Tale of Red Roses is scheduled for screening next week at Chester. The feature appears under the label UNDER COVER MAKOOM with promotion tied to a weekly release concept titled A Novel A Week.
Deputy surveyor Denby reveals he is the undercover A. J. and ends a dangerous necklace caper. He traps Taylor and his crew, clears Ethel Cartwright, and exposes forgery, bribery, and fake pearls. Denby asks forgiveness, while Ethel pledges love.
Bowles, delegate to the Republican convention, claims Roosevelt has millions of friends and says Teddy will call them to support Hughes. He could not meet Roosevelt in Chicago and vows he will be his last ally. London hosts 16 foreign embassies and legations.
A reader seeks counsel on a six year relationship without commitment and a man’s frankness. advice urges honesty and independence. A second reader asks how a temperate man can meet women, suggestions include church societies and social clubs. A later note gives hat stiffening and cleaning tips for a Panama. Memorial Day origins are traced to Greek custom and Gen. Logan’s 1866 order.
A dated inspirational exhortation urges readers to conquer minor irritations by addressing root causes. It emphasizes cleansing the digestive system, removing impurities, and restoring it to good working order for better health.
Beecham’s pills claim prompt action on the stomach liver and bowels moving waste matters and unifying the blood. The advertisement asserts no griping and strengthened organs, linking a healthy body to success in life and work.
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