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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
4
A four year old Seattle boy named running away from home spent the day roaming the city streets. Parents and readers are urged to see the episode as a chance to reflect on daily life and the burdens that drive children to seek escape.
The passage questions Wilsons handling of the Alaska railroad after government construction. It asks if the line should be operated by the government or leased to private interests, noting possible profits or cost-plus arrangements to repay construction costs. It calls Wilson progressive for a government operation stance.
The czar orders a premier to abolish the state liquor monopoly, aiming to boost customs duties and national revenue. He warns the populace that drink burdens the people, highlighting a clash between men and dollars in Russia and widening pressure on international markets including the United States and Germany.
The text argues that over ten years 46 689 men deserted the U S army. In 1913 the desertion rate exceeded 17 percent of enlistments. It criticizes battleships as costly and declares the standing army unwilling to serve. it also suggests invading Mexico to boost patriotism and naval efforts.
A chorus of brief notes from 1910 era press highlights. Crude jokes about philanthropy and saloon lunches mingle with pop culture quips on cats tobacco smoke and fashion. References include Paris India rubber graft claims and policewomen debate.
A collage of comic quips from The Seattle Star features witty lines about actors, husbands and captains, a clever widow, geese picking, a traveling salesman, and a Tennessee judge, all showcasing lighthearted humor and sly social jabs.
In Champaign on March 19 University of Illinois coeds must swim the full pool length in street clothes before joining the Woman's Athletic Association. Instructor Miss Gertrude Moulton says trunks skills won’t help if they fall in. The piece also notes Henpeck storing his wife’s voice on phonograph records.
In The Star readers blame high rents on consumer demand for conveniences and landlord costs. A caller argues landlords deserve returns on investments while noting many improvements raise rents. A second letter questions citations of jailed leaders in Sacramento and defends unemployed workers as hardworking, condemning poverty as a crime.
After a day and night of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in the Boswell manslaughter case over the death of a young girl struck by his car. A new trial will be held. A Seattle Amaranth card party is scheduled at Standard Furniture. An explosion at Tiltonville, Ohio, fatally injured three men.
David Powers, a government witness in the Western Fuel Cocane case, was involved in a high profile incident in San Francisco where his 18 month old son was kidnapped and christened Patrick David Stuart Powers, with the mother wishing for the name Norman. Ina Park Natatorium opens March 21 with advertisement.
In Fairbanks L J Heacock says Alaska's prosperity will outpace stampedes. Catherine Boyd reports a curbside auto incident shaking her up. Monroe Fort Lawton soldier arrested on complaint of robbery. several local social events and notices follow including a divorce request, an abortion of details, a church call, a sanitarian job in Cincinnati, and a charity concert.
A historical notice describes mercolized wax as a new facial treatment advertised to remove the top skin layer. The piece claims it produces a healthier, youthful complexion by physically exfoliating the skin nightly with applications like cold cream.
Best in traveling goods at the right price with repair services. Elliott 1169 listed for inquiries. Miller Trunk and Leather Goods located at 904 Second Ave offering repairs and sales.
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