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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
5
A bold wartime call urges immediate action to counter German threats. The author decries appeasement and insists Congress approve full credits for defense. He warns against soft language and insists the nation unite, prepare, and fund a billion dollars for a robust army.
The senior senator delivered a pro neutral speech during a session and warned against votes that could undermine armed neutrality efforts. The remarks sparked reaction across the state as officials weighed the implications.
A political appeal urges John and Mary to vote for themselves and the market to curb railroad belt line influence. The piece warns against port and Western avenue interests, touting public market benefits and family welfare as reasons to support the market over rail magnates. Restaurant Man Hicks was discharged as a juror in the Everett murder case for having opinions.
By Mark Bartlett from Everett argues political government serves industrial interests and costs citizens money. He questions the need for an army of office holders and defense funding and proposes transferring public affairs to a representative committee of industries. He also notes Dale's campaign is run by Frank H. Paul, a close associate of Lafe Hamilton.
President Wilson urges joining the American Red Cross and supporting relief work. He praises a large well organized Red Cross as essential patriotic and humane service by every citizen who is a member.
Prof Hertzog praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for the family. He notes his household used it with excellent results and warns against harsh purgatives. The ad urges buying only genuine Caldwell's, priced fifty cents, with a free trial bottle offer.
A historical note recalls praise for Pocahontas by naming soft coal after her. The gesture reflects early tribute customs to Native figures in industrial naming practices.
Report notes the departure of Count Von Bernstorff and states the embassy is now run by Chariea d Affatres. The phrasing suggests a change in diplomatic leadership with limited contextual detail.
A fragmented market note lists items likely from a past era including 1 ounce butter, 1 dozen French peas, 1 dozen cega, 1 14-karat carrot, and a dash of tabasco along with coffee mandam and other seasonings. The text is garbled with fractions and unclear unit names.
Mrs. J B Damrich hosted a surprise anniversary party for her husband s gift to her a necklace of genuine Bermuda onions. She returned the gesture with cuff links made from genuine Irish potatoes. Guests wore gowns including Mrs H E B L Toopay whose dress featured gunnysacking and Hawaiian hemp with yolks of genuine eggs.
Observers examine the injured hand of a man in an incident scene. The hand shows swelling and dark discoloration with two deep incisions above the knuckles, blood oozing, suggesting a fatal cause rather than poisoning. Godfrey concludes the man was killed.
In a curious scene, Goldberger and Godfrey inspect a severed hand. The coroner sniffs the odor and declares bitter almonds, signaling prussic acid. Godfrey muses it could be self-inflicted, while Goldberger remains skeptical.
Advertising copy urges readers to use Cascarets for relief from headaches bilious feelings and fatigue. It claims a clearer head cleaner tongue fresher breath and a sweeter stomach after nightly use with a box obtainable at drugstores. Mothers are advised to give Cascarets to children when irritable feverish or tongue coated as they are harmless and do not cause gripping.
A dead Frenchman bearing a silk handkerchief and photo of a bold eyed woman prompts detectives to cable Paris for confirmation. Inside his pocket the only clues are a purse with five cards and a watch, while Van tine suspects connection to the Boyle cabinet. The room reveals a newly unpacked Roule cabinet dominating the scene.
The speaker reports that the stomach test is normal and discusses Grady’s unfitness and possible corruption. Godfrey arrives with news about Grady, Goldberger’s displeasure, and the pursuit of Grady as a suspect in the detective bureau.
A nostalgic home remedy ad touts Pinex based cough syrup as a fast healer for inflamed throat membranes, chest and bronchial tubes. It claims relief within 264 hours and offers a pint for home use by mixing Pinex with granulated sugar syrup, marketed as superior to store bought syrups. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back.
The Star tours Seattle YWCA programs showing how girls train as self supporting workers. At Queen Anne high school students Helen Lance and Ruth Ostle, both 17, work evenings in the association cafe and teach cooking while paying their own way through school. Other girls from Broadway Lincoln Franklin and the university are also cited as self supporting.
In a tense scene two investigators debate poison, identity, and motive as a man dies in Paris fashion and a new corpse appears near the first victim. A sobbing Parks summons Lester and Godfrey to the Vantine residence where Philip Vantine Leater lies dead with two tiny wounds on his hand. The killer remains unseen as a woman is accused, and the case heads toward Paris for answers.
An old advertisement touts Tiz foot bath as instant relief for tender corns bunions and swelling. It claims toxins puff up feet without pain and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for quick happiness and mobility.
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