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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
4
A narrator defends the simple life despite urban inflation. He contrasts city work with rural labor, arguing the urge to soil remains strong while onions and farm prices drive economic hardship and hunger. Lamb prices escalate as evidence of market manipulation by city traders.
A letter attacks opponents of Councilman Erickson during the Seattle election. It defends Erickson claiming he saved taxes and opposed wasteful bonds and road projects. Hesketh and Lane are praised as allies, urging readers to vote for Hesketh, Erickson and Lane on Tuesday.
Voters are urged to scrutinize R H Thomson and his allies as they back a plan to sell the city light plant assets. The author accuses Thomson of pushing costly schemes and bonds that shift expenses to homeowners. The result would be a massive electric company bond sale.
A brief critique argues that cooperation in schooling should foster unity for life work, while personal or private interests undermine common goals. The text urges defeating Dale who represents private interests and opposes cooperative aims.
The note asserts that Peruna cured appetite and sleep issues and settled stomach problems. It presents the remedy as reliable and keeps it in use.
Welford Beaton questions Councilmen Erickson and Hesketh about backing a public market bond. He urges accountability if the project fails and challenges their willingness to resign if investment proves unsound. He characterizes them as honest but not bold enough to pledge consequences.
Holly U. Siemens of 530 23rd Ave N urges the city to issue bonds for public utilities and form a competing city corporation. She cites bonding issues before voters and argues for public capital to save millions and expand services, including jitney transport to spur competition and improve conditions.
Julia refuses divorce, and Jim begs reconciliation. She finally sees him kneeling at their old church altar, then visits Mrs Toland in Sausalito, where the elder woman urges them not to throw away their future together. The tale closes with Julia deciding to give their marriage one more chance.
A vintage advertisement urges older adults to take Cascarets as a gentle daily tonic to keep bowels active. It argues aging weakens muscles including the bowels and promotes regular use, claiming Cascarets cost 10 cents per box and work while you sleep.
An advert promotes Tiz as a remedy for sore burning feet with corns blisters and bunions. It claims acids and poisons are drawn from feet and promises lasting comfort after long wear. A 25 cent box is offered nationwide through druggists and department stores.
Washington March 3 The House adopted a Senate measure extending the life of the federal war risk insurance bureau until September 1918 and appropriating an additional 15 million dollars for its use.
A collection of humorous verses and caricatures about Allen Dale and other figures, including political jests, jostling lines about patriotism, council life, and a jittery comic tale about jitney drivers. The snippets mix satire with playful verse and a wartime flavored salute to family over conquest.
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