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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
5
The piece argues President Wilson begins a second term under heavy responsibility as world events force the US toward war. It lauds his patience and resolve, crediting him with steering policy to defend American rights and national honor amid global conflict.
Citizens are urged to vote Tuesday on bonds and elect a city council. The article emphasizes that the council chosen will govern for three years and decisions on the bonds will hinge on that outcome tomorrow.
A civic essay argues that fear and cowardice drive economic distress more than real shortages. It urges farmers dealers and citizens to abandon rumors and align on a fixed principle of policy with honest exchange and cooperation.
R W Hawley argues the average man is not dull but rebelling against constraints. He claims such a fellow values personal independence, strict honesty, and practical pleasures while resisting lofty ideals or philanthropy. The piece explores the tension between conformity and individual conviction.
Opinion by R E Downie argues voters decide bond issues not councilmen. He endorses Hesketh and Lane while opposing all bond issues and urges evaluating candidates by integrity and ability. Mentions bank guarantee bill passing the house and awaits senate action.
A shopper named Johnny asks for a pair of spectacles in a Pike Place shop to help his elderly father see better. The clerk explains the father’s varied vision and jokes about distant and near sight while noting the father has not a prescription or medical appointment.
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment that penetrates sore spots with a gentle tingle. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and more, noting it helps chest colds and can reveal pneumonia in children.
An advertisement touts Anti-kamnia tablets by Hugo Kingle AM MD as a universal pain reliever. It claims fast action for rheumatism neuralgia headache toothache gout and various women’s aches with no after effects. Doses of one or two tablets repeated every two to three hours are suggested.
Editor urges Seattle port friends to honor Robert Bridges with a locally funded loving cup engraved with his name. Letter proposes circulating donor lists and collecting small contributions during an election season to recognize his public service and defense of port interests.
Editor notes many public markets exist and questions need for another. Observes vacancy in stalls and potential motive of adventurers to unload properties. Suggests Star staff investigate real reasons behind proposed new market. Quote from Co M Arnold at 2541 14th 8.
The denarius or penny was the principal silver coin of Rome in Jesus' era. From the laborers parable in Matthew chapter 20, a denarius seems to have been the ordinary daily wage for a day’s work.
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It urges parents to check for the genuine 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company and to use it to cleanse stomachs and bowels for a well, playful child.
Article advises reducing meat to prevent kidney distress and backs it with Jad Salts as a remedy. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing backache, headaches, and urinary irritation, and promotes Jad Salts as a safe, long used flush for kidneys and bladder.
Philip Vantine returns from Europe with rare artworks including a unique cabinet believed linked to Madame de Montespan. A mysterious French visitor dies by poison in Vantine’s hall, prompting police, coroner, and reporter coverage as investigators seek the missing consumable source and the cabinet’s owner.
A collage of local items includes political parody about C. Allen Dale, school spirit with red white and blue hosiery in Lorain, a Roosevelt Reporter note about Mrs Andrew Johnson, and a playful column on fashion and weather. The bits mix humor, high school pride, and social notes with a wink. A teaser hints at a planned huge girls camp.
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