Ramaker Family Marks Forty Years in Seattle Piano Trade
A Seattle era portrait celebrates the Ramaker Bros. Piano Co. marking four decades in business. Elder Garrett Ramaker, Civil War veteran, once halted General Grant over a smoking order. Ralph Ramaker, now president, recalls beginnings near Fifth and Pike and Alaska piano shipments, emphasizing honesty and customer friendship as keys to growth.
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Tolstoy's Son To Try Vaudeville Engagement
Count Liya Tolstoy son of the late Leo Tolstoy is scheduled for a vaudeville tryout in San Francisco beginning two days hence. If successful he’ll receive 1000 dollars a week for 40 weeks on the circuit. A one week trial will test audience reception after his Columbia University speech dispute with Dr Butler led to a Columbia ban.
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Leo Tolstoy
Columbia University
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Columbia
Met Tenor Won't Sing for Kaiser
Karl Edward Jorn the German tenor at the Metropolitan Opera plans to seek final American citizenship next week in New York. He declined Kaiser Wilhelm II personal requests to return to Berlin and join the royal opera, saying he is American at heart and aims to become one in fact. Jorn’s wife and five children remain in Berlin.
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Coffee houses to replace saloons in Nebraska towns
Religious groups in Nebraska plan coffee houses to take the place of saloons banned by voters May 1. Omaha churches will test the idea and, if successful, spread many across the city. The coffee house will serve as a social club for laboring men with cheap coffee and sandwiches and a lounge area.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Avoid Dandruff With Zemo Treatment Ad
An ad touts Zemo as a fast acting dandruff remedy for itchy scalps and hair loss. It claims to kill the dandruff germ nourish roots and halt itching with a pure antiseptic liquid that is non greasy and easy to use. The copy warns soaps and shampoos are harmful and promotes a cheap reliable option two sizes priced at 25 cents or one dollar depending on package.
Editorial on cafe pricing and meat orders reform
The piece argues high meat driven menus inflate costs and limit variety. It advocates smaller portions with fair prices, endorsing cafeterias and self service as practical models. It warns cafes must move from large meat orders to balanced pricing or face decline.
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Congress
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Los Angeles
Preparedness and National Guard Call to Duty
A editorial urges broad national readiness and civic action in support of preparedness. It appeals to citizens to join the National Guards, become citizens, and help shape the nation’s defense through lawful participation and public discourse at The Star.
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United States
Republic
National Guards
National Guard
Washington
Oh Precious Truth We Lie In Our Tax and Civic Duty
W Katherine Randall argues in moral tone that deceit permeates daily life from tax assessments to personal finances. She contends many avoid paying taxes, inflate income, and neglect civic duties like voting, while professing patriotism.
Our Immigration Problem
V Katherine Randall argues Seattle faces an immigrant challenge with about one third foreign born. She calls for assimilation steps through night schools and local organizations, urging doctors teachers and nurses to aid newcomers and reduce lawbreaking by raising awareness and support.
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Young Men's Christian Association
America
Seattle
What of Food for the Future
John E. Ayer argues for expanded home food production to buffer postwar shortages. He urges Seattle residents to use spare ground for poultry fruits and vegetables, noting less waste and better health, while urging focus away from scapegoating.
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Seattle
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