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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
4
In a four reel feature the chatter centers on a young writer chosen for the enterprise. Mrs Shimmerpate and others debate slang and a play Quo Vadis causing remark. Ursus throwing the bull becomes a frequent topic among the spectators.
In Seattle voters backed Proposition C for municipal ownership of the light and power plant by a two to one margin with 25 1211 votes for and 12 912 against. Proposition B to extend the city railway at up to 100000 was defeated by 627 votes out of 37403. Proposition A on the autobus plan passed by about 4000 votes, while officials and newspapers admit mixed views on routes and transit roles.
The bill allocates 500000 for a projectile plant and 1000000 for starting an armor plate plant if market prices permit. It signals a reform shift toward defense but omits tribute to war trusts. Turkey to apologize to Greece and warnings about oil trade add a volatile mood.
The Port District reports assets totaling 5 1 3,000,000 with major items at Smiths Cove Pier and West Seattle landings. It notes the 1913 legislature authorized vacation of two waterways the Canal and Smiths Cove Waterway, creating potential future value and revenue. Hamilton Higday signs as Assistant Secretary and Traffic Manager.
Sheriff Hodge of King County writes to The Star praising the election as a public rebuke to venal press influence. He lauds measures over men, calls for honesty and loyalty in public life, and commends voter empowerment and civic progress without partisanship or prejudice.
A collage of humorous asides and vignettes from social life includes a Welsh rabbit party mishap with Jenks and a presiding hostess noting the dish lacks a key ingredient. Other items joke about divorces, pretentious crowds, and social mishaps from a train transfer to a party guest list.
A selection of jokes and light banter fills the page. Bits include a poultry fancier joking about marriage to a broiler. A witty exchange shows editors and poets clashing over work. A country doctor quizzes Sunday school children on heaven with a practical answer about getting sick first.
The article outlines the Dardanelles’ strategic position as a narrow 40 mile waterway with rapid currents and coastal fortifications on both sides. It notes repeated rebuilds and modern Krupp ordnance, treaties restricting foreign passage, and doubts about sea power breaking through to Constantinople while highlighting the capital’s strong, historic fortifications and potential naval challenges.
Gilson Gardner reports Congress passed a river and harbor bill totaling about 42 million dollars with 5 million for maintenance, undermining private water power aims. It omits Sussel Shoals but preserves Trinity Brazos Coosa at 10.9 million each, plus 0.8 million Beaufort canal and 0.9 million St Lucia, alongside 6 million land reclamation and 1.2 million for a Missouri river stretch. Amid war taxes and a 70 million dollar deficit, Representative Frear challenges graft but House rules limit minority obstruction.
An old advertisement promotes Danderine as a cure for dandruff and scalp dryness. It claims soap damages hair, then urges applying Danderine or using a Danderine Hair Cleanse to moisturize, refresh, and stimulate growth. It touts benefits like full, soft, lustrous hair and urges men and women to buy a 25 cent bottle.
Promises a rapid cure for bronchial coughs with a home made Pinex and sugar syrup mixture. Claims 24 hour relief for ordinary coughs, with benefits for bronchitis and winter coughs. Provides dosage, cost about 84 cents, and a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co Fort Wayne Ind.
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