Germany’s History of Plotting Allies Against the U S
The piece argues Germany’s diplomacy has long relied on deception and force. It cites Bismarck’s wars and betrayals to claim Germany sought to draw the United States into conflict with Japan and Mexico, labeling treaties as disposable papers. It claims spies operated in England France and Russia under German orders.
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Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
State Department
Bismarck
German Empire
France
Alsace
Lorraine
England
Russia
Belgium
Why The Star Spangled Banner Causes National Debate
A note questions what truly is the national anthem amid flag usage protests. It laments few can sing it well and suggests composing a real anthem. It also mentions a curious Iowan method for growing potato peelings.
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Columbia
Food Shortage Sparks Calls for Investigation and Reform
The piece argues for an official inquiry into the food crisis with a 1919 report promised, criticizing speculators and monopolies while urging better distribution and nutriment in policy. It reflects public hunger and rising demand for concrete action from statesmen and congressmen.
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Gress
Editor’s Letter from Lake City The Star
W D Lane thanks The Star for its election support and praises readers for backing a council that would serve the people and work toward a greater, better city. He notes appreciation for others who supported him on principle.
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The
Star
W. D. Lane
Loyalty and patriotism split in local editorials
The Star editor Hesketh extols loyalty and the people’s victory while thanking Seattle Star and local supporters. Mary Dow Marshal rebuts Mr C E Russell’s death-penalty patriotism, defending modern reasoning and opposing war as politics and rhetoric.
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the Star
C. E. Russell
Mr. Russell
Taft
Bloody Roosevelt
Money Morgan
Mary Dow Marshal
Editor notes length limits for letters to 200 words
The Marshall letter is criticized for excessive length and being cut. The editor urges concise letters of about 200 words to preserve clarity and readability. The reminder emphasizes keeping correspondence tight while allowing essential points to remain.
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Marshall
Skogmo Uses Tactic to Delay Resolution on La Follette
Madison March 7 Senator George Skogmo a La Follette partisan used a parliamentary maneuver to block action on a resolution condemning Senator La Follette for opposing the armed neutrality bill. The measure went to a committee where Skogmo hopes to derail it.
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Madison
George Skogmo
la Follette
Robert M. la Follette
Skogmo
Petty Politics Delays Tourist Rate Fight Funds
The senate appropriations committee blocks a $5,000 appropriation for the tourist rate case, denying reward to Charles A. Reynolds and opposing the Northwest campaign. Jay McCune of the Commercial club says the panel ignores the case’s scope and climate, branding the committee as SP influenced.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Jay McCune
Commercial Club
Olympoua
Northwest
Charles A. Reynolds
Public Service Commission
French
Hall
Groff
Cox
Landon
Smith
Brown
Karshner
Carlyon
Southern Pacific
Star Beams and Vague Hints on Erickson's Election
A collage of quirky notes and satire mentions Erickson and election talk, odd quotes, city life jabs, and humorous asides about locals. It references blue bombs, free lunch for ducks, submarines, and a painterly collection of names, places, and the phrase bride and gloom.
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
A Cincinnati inventor’s discovery, Freezone, is advertised as loosening any corn and lifting it out with the finger. Priced at a quarter ounce, it claims to relieve soreness instantly and dry into a nonirritating, sticky layer that won’t inflame surrounding tissue. The ad asserts it will prevent many deaths from improper corn removal and infection.
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United States
Canada
Norway
Pinex Co
Wayne
Ind
Relieved Veree Trial of a New Method
A report describes a trial of a new method said to hemover the cause, with a promise that no money is required. The article emphasizes relief and public reassurance about the procedure.
Jad Salts Urges Kidney Relief for Meat Rich Diets
An old health notice claims backache and kidney misery stem from excess meat. It advises using Jad Salts, four spoonfuls in water after breakfast for a few days, to stimulate sluggish kidneys, clear urine, and end bladder irritation.
The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet Chapter VI
Godfrey and I examine a cabinet linked to a murder in a Paris mystery. We discuss a hidden secret drawer and a deadly mechanism likely tied to a French dealer, Vantine, and a mysterious woman. The plan points to an elaborate plot involving a priceless artifact.
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Rogers
Aaide
Cgsrady
Preylinghulsen
Grady
Wald
Lester
Vantine
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Godrey
Godfrey
Parks
d’Aurelle
Higsina
Mr. Godfrey
Paris
M. Theophile d'Aurelle
Cafe de
d'Aurelle
Boyle
Madame de Montespan
Vantinet
Cascarets Liver and Bowel Cleansing Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a harmless 10 cent remedy for biliousness and bowel cleansing. It claims benefits for men women and children with gentle action and no gripe, promising a clear head rosy skin and lively steps after use.
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Seattle Star
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Great Northern Tunnel
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New York
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Aurora Ave
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Mulhall Co
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N.Y
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Moore
Arthur Hammerstein
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