Bring Em Into Line Seattle Campaign Demands Public Service Reform
A public call urges Seattle to back the mayor and press the state public service commission to lower streetcar and gas rates. The council is urged to endorse the plan, support the mayor’s proposals, and avoid obstructing progress. The courts have limited city regulation, leaving the PSC with exclusive authority.
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State Public Service Commission
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Leadership in Common Sense from Wilson and Washington
Reflections praise Woodrow Wilson for shunning Washington snobbery and office-hunting, promoting practical leadership and focus on the 95 percent. The piece notes his restraint, water wagon stance, and efforts to curb unselfish pursuits in office. It also touches on unrelated local anecdotes about Seattle issues and labor, inviting broad, brisk commentary.
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Laugh and Grow Fat and the Evening Wit
A collage of humorous quips and social commentary. A missionary in cannibal tribes, a royal cook, demagogues, and political jests mix with jokes about journalists, dancers, and a Paterson sidewalk rule. Short anecdotes reflect light urban humor and satire.
Red and White Roses at City Theatre Promises Dramatic Tension
A melodrama features a prominent politician defeated by a wily woman leading to friends' loss of trust and his untimely end, as white roses symbolize purity and devotion to family amid romantic conflict. The program lists titles at multiple cinemas through Friday including The Smuggler's Prisoner and Aurora Floyd among others.
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Jason
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy as a fast cure for piles with relief from pain swelling and inflammation. Claims surgery avoidance and offers a free trial by sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan with a coupon. Denotes 60 cent price for regular package and urges immediate writing.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Editor's Mail on Wage Debate and Labor Capital
A Seattle Star reader argues wage minimums for women and children are coercive and wasteful while workers rely on capital. The letter asserts cooperation between labor and capital makes industry possible and questions how low employers will accept returns. A socialist reader counters Olympia legislature as a tool of the socialist ranks.
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Pigeon Toe Debate Sparks Vote Talk at Milwacker
Mrs J R Sullivan former state president of the Congress of Mothers says tight skirts and restricted foot motion cause pigeon toe among girls. She blames limited ankle freedom for awkward walking and detracts from beauty, arguing against suffrage advocates who want freedom in dress.
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Carpenter R. W Wade Dies After Auto Truck Accident
In Portland Oregon a carpenter identified as R W Wade died from injuries after an auto truck ran over him. He leaves a daughter Mrs C B Bancke of Seattle.
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Mra C. B. Bancke
Seattle
Grant's Pass Man Hangs Self in Shed Residence
Louis A. Heberle, 30 years a resident of Grant's Pass, Oregon, died today by his own action. He hanged himself in a shed at the rear of his home.
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Grant's Pass, Or
Louis A. Heberle
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Boalts A Lie Admit Spring Delays Almanac Apology
A writer apologizes to the Almanac for insulting almanacs. He admits error in misdating spring as March 21 and acknowledges the almanacs are correct. He recalls predicting warmth and sap rising, then notes snow and a cold nip before correcting his stance.
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Do H Now If with pleasure you are viewing any work
Encourages praising living workers and friends without delay. The poem urges telling someone you admire how you feel while they live, since a tombstone cannot read praise. It argues praise strengthens the recipient and sustains spirit and courage to the end.
James Clif Ford's Wandering Life Told by Johnv Office
James Clifford, described by Johnv, recounts a life of drifting in a great city. He wakes in unknown places after heavy drinking, sometimes in hotels in Atlanta, sometimes with a wife he barely recalls. He claims to be a civil engineer but avoids work, returning years later to see if his wife has concerns.
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James
Coffin mix up reveals deceased in Altoona home
In Altoona a coffin lid moved in a Wool Terrace home and revealed the body of Mrs. Crilla Leamer who died in the Altoona hospital. An Italian man’s body was also found mixed with the remains. Mrs. Watson of the lodge plans a party with details for April at a house.
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