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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1915
Page
4
Webb notes it is an expense to know and conserve energy. The mother recalls her son not crying after a fall. The little man laments no one heard. Hastened widow asks about Jack proposing as a conversation with a friend reveals the chase.
An editorial argues universal peace is unlikely and warns that lack of military preparedness invites attack. It states the U S should avoid war but must defend itself with the strongest navy, oppose conscription for now, and build a coast defending fleet to deter aggression. It emphasizes defense over offense and national independence.
Details describe the Seattle terminal of the American-Hawaiian Steamship Co at Public Docks between Stacy and Lander Streets, with long modern wharves, storage yards, and rail access. It notes a prepaid assignment since Feb 1 1914, three month termination, and cargo space in transit sheds for ships on regular schedules. The Whatcom Ave warehouse area was purchased from Joshua Green for 400000 dollars, with cost breakdowns for the docks and structures, and 1914 earnings of 19711.34 against expenses 2546.47.
The article by J. D. Halliday discusses Japan's temperance shift driven by war and the new woman. It notes a drop in sake sales, cites Kobe and Han da brewing centers, and mentions the geisha system as an issue. It highlights women in Tokyo forming societies including Shin Shin FuSin Kwai to push for temperance and freedom from the geisha system.
A vintage advertisement promotes TIZ for sore tired feet and corns. It touts rapid action, swelling reduction, and 25-cent box availability at druggists or department stores. The copy promises comfortable feet, no pain, and a one year guarantee or money back.
Berlin reports a government order requiring heads of households to estimate all flour on hand as part of a wartime control measure. The move extends Federal Council directives that already claimed wheat, flour, and corn supplies as a national war measure.
The Junior Dramatic club presents a five act fairy play The Silver Thread at Colline playfield house 16th and Washington. Performances are Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday matinee. Admission is 6 cents to cover expenses. Aimed at children and based on a story from last year.
Olympia march 3 A restraining order blocking enforcement of the new anti private employment agency law in the case of the Pacific Teachers' agency Seattle was denied Tuesday by Judge John R. Mitchell.
Secretary Daniels announced the tentative summer cruise plan for Annapolis midshipmen. The voyage includes Puget Sound and other destinations. The timetable outlines stops and travel milestones for the naval cadets.
A fragmented page shows quirky banter and comic gags about jitneys buses, a playful exchange about screaming, a dentally themed joke, a quip on a vacuum cleaner, and a barber shop scene with a nervous youth. The pieces read like light humor hijinks from a period newspaper column.
A dubious health quack claim promotes Barge a weight gain powder that supposedly rebuilds digestion helping the body convert food to fat laden blood. It promises 16 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, cheap drugstore availability, a money back guarantee, and cautions against use by those not seeking ten pounds or more.
Fragmentary lines claim no such low prices for high cost dental and optical work were offered in Seattle or elsewhere. The speaker warns against hurrying or prices will stay low during hard times, implying ongoing affordability claims amid economic strain.
The article emphasizes early health habits, prevention as core to medicine, and the superiority of nursing over bottle feeding. It warns that infants thrive with mother’s milk, cautions against unnecessary weaning, and notes pneumonia spreads via expectoration and spitting. It advocates patient guidance to mothers and medical support to protect infant vitality.
A 200 strong Tilikum gathering at the Butler cafe after a Press club meeting featured the Chocolate Soldier cast from the Moore showing, with Bert Rutterworth crowned and a 16 piece band providing music. New tribal chiefs and shamans were named including Pliny Allen, Howard Joslyn, J A Bunce, A Warren Gould, Dana W Brown, FE Nowell, and others from Sitkum and Ikt tribes.
City authorities warn burglars in San Francisco about a new approach to confinement as officials threaten landlords with aggressive tactics to deter crime.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a postmeal aid to digestion. It claims the tablets provide ingredients to complete digestion and restore normal mood, urging readers to request a free sample by mail and to buy a box at any drug store.
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