What Is The Constitution Between Friends
A witty editorial notes the 1915 legislative session is dead and proposes amendments to state and federal documents. It satirically rewrites portions of the Declaration of Independence the 14th Amendment and Washington state constitution sections. It questions neutrality and mocks impartiality with playful political commentary.
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United States
State of
Ington
Govand
State of Washington
Friends of the Legislature
Lement Gibson
Bryan
Germany
Herman Ridder
London
Bill
New York Mayor Requires Surface Cars Limit
The New York mayor orders surface car lines to never exceed one and a half times seating capacity. The measure aims to guarantee straps for riders and avoid overcrowding.
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New York
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad for Kidney Health
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a 200 year old standard household remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims gentle cleansing, no patent medicine status, and guaranteed refund through Owl Drug Company with three sealed package sizes.
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Haarlem
Fragmented Lighter Anecdotes and Hardship Humor
A collection of short, unnamed comic vignettes and misheard quotes. The pieces feature curious travelers, marital banter, a violinist car accident, a child’s humorous questions, a blue-kid household, and a courtroom joke about a gun and a stick.
How Japan Could Quickly Conquer San Francisco in War
A military expert argues that if Japan gains control of the Pacific during a war with the United States, the western coast would fall quickly. He estimates fewer than 10,000 troops could be mobilized in time to oppose a landing, while Japan could deploy at least 150,000 veterans. San Francisco would be defended by two distant garrisons but could not hold if allied forces are weaker.
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United States
Japan
Pacific
San Francisco
Hostor
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Oregon
Setty, Bay and Harbor
Santa Clara Valley
Sausalito Peninsula
Monterey Bay
Bodega Bay
Boy Burglar Gets Good Job
Edward Dearnaley, a former thief since age eleven, leaves for Alaska after Judge Ronald arranged a parole allowing work with a cannery owner who will give him a chance to reform. He sought help from The Star to quit burgling and lead an honest life and is determined to make good.
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Edward Dearnaley
Star
Dearnaley
Alaska
Ronald
DAVIS IS BANQUETED AT WASHINGTON HOTEL BANQUET
Senator Lincoln Davis was honored at a Washington hotel banquet Tuesday night. Forty hotel men attended.
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Davis
Sen
Lincoln Davis
Washington Hotel
Women Give Dance at Council Mission Cotillion
The settlement house of the Council of Jewish Women hosted a dance cotillion Tuesday night at Christensen's hall located at Madison and Broadway. The event drew members and guests for an evening of social dancing and community engagement.
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The
Council of Jewish Women
Christensen's Hall
Madison
Broadway
How to Have Long Beautiful Hair Ad from a Specialist
An advertisement advises a home recipe to stop hair loss, promote growth, and improve scalp health. It suggests mixing bay rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine in water and applying two to three times weekly. The method claims to darken gray hair and leave it soft and glossy.
Peoria Woman Claims Secret Cure for Drink Habit
A Peoria Illinois woman says she stopped her husband’s drinking with a simple, inexpensive mixture. She describes adding 20 grains muriate of ammonia, Varlex Compound, and 10 grains pepsin to water and giving a teaspoon three times daily in food or drink.
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Peoria
Ill
Suit Heard by Jury Over Dome Creek Gold Claim
The $18,570 suit of William Dettering against Henry Roden of Fairbanks was placed before a jury in federal court before Judge Neterer. The case stems from litigation over the Dome Creek gold mining claims in the region.
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William Dettering
Henry Roden
Fairbanks
Neterer
Dome Creek
Smith murder case opens in Bow Street court
George Joseph Smith faces a Bow Street court trial charged with murdering three of his wives to gain their fortunes. The case began Tuesday as prosecutors outline the suspected pattern of killings for financial gain.
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London
George Joseph Smith
Bow Street
Smith
Seattle businessmen aboard Goe Duck voyage
About 40 Seattle business men were guests of Commodore W. G. Norris of the Seattle Yacht club on his launch the Goe Duck. They toured the southeastern harbor front through the East and West waterways to the end of the completed operations on the Duwamish waterway.
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Seattle
Commodore W. G. Norris
Seattle Yacht Club
Duwamish Waterway
Survey Begins for Fire Tug Route at Shilshole and Salmon Bays
Port Warden A A Paysse starts a survey of Shilshole and Salmon bays to chart a safe low water path for city fire tugs. The aim is to improve Ballard waterfront fire protection.
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A. A. Paysse
Shilshole
Salmon
Ballard
Dieting Seen As Best Cure For Spring Hives
The article explains spring hives stem from blood poisons overtaken by overeating. It advises a careful diet, bowels kept open, a caramel purge to start, light foods for two weeks, then beets and celery in week three, and boiled meat with cold-water soak as a safer option. Regular washing and coal water may boost health.
California Syrup of Figs touted as safe bowel cleanser
A vintage warning touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for constipated children. The piece links coated tongues, sour stomach, and feverish behavior to constipation and promises quick relief in hours, urging mothers to buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Texas
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Root
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Louisville Courier Journal
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Miss Older
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Johny
ENVY
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AV Francesco
Santa Cruz
Illinois
Hebrew Educational and Free Loan Society
Renton Hill Club House
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Secy
Northern Bank
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American Medical Association
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