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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
4
The Paramount Pictures edition adds an editorial angle to cinema calling it an educational picture. It blends news film and human interest elements offering segments on better babies preparedness fashion and a psychology test for audience edification. The piece signals new possibilities in film development.
Our Two Senators ID you notice the vote on the Till man bill providing for an $11,000,000 government owned armor plant Poindexter voted for the bill helping to roll up the majority that passed it Jones stood with Penrose Lippitt and the other armor trust sen ators against it This is one of the chief preparedness bills designed to take private profit out of national preparedness.
The Interstate Commerce Committee is close to reporting the Adamson water power bill as a counterpart to the Idis bill just passed by the Senate. The fight may test Newton the secretary of war, while Baker defends waterway control. The piece mocks banditry at home and hints at reform as rail and highway thieves threaten waterways and national assets. The note ends with calls to begin Division A and conclude it.
The piece argues for a water power bill to widen use of hydro electricity. It cites Montana railway operation by hydro power, impending expansion, and a 33 percent cost drop for the Butte line. It questions whether big corporations should reap benefits or the public gain lower rail rates and cheaper lights.
EAR ADMIRAL GRANT reports 27 submarines ready for action with rest of fleet laid up for repairs. He says six months to ready. Six great powers at war within 60 days of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination. The public demands real preparedness as Congress dithers on future plans.
The prompt asks whether you will vote for a county commissioner based on fitness to handle business or party affiliation. It frames a choice between capability and party loyalty in local elections.
A compilation of questions and answers addressing marriage distress, teenage romance, self-improvement, eyebrow growth, dancing lessons, international marriage legality, beauty standards, table manners, diamond care, and bath timing after meals. The column offers pragmatic guidance from Pearls and Miss American along with practical tips and suggested readings.
In a tense revelation Fleming Stone exposes Alexander Maxwell as Philip Maxwell's killer. Maxwell confesses amid medical danger, driven by a hidden trust inheritance secret and a plan to shield his sister Miranda, while Crane is released after the breakthrough investigation.
A detective recalls work with Mr Maxwell and Miss Miranda after a crime at Maxwell Chimneys. The investigator notes a purplish red ink stain on a shoe sole as a key clue pointing to the ink stand caretaker, though the suspect is not clearly named. Dr Sheldon hides Miranda at his home to shield her from gossip as the house is sold and the Irene and If relocate nearby. The tale closes with the line The End.
A transitively worded advertisement touts a laxative product claiming to cleanse the liver and bowels tonight. It targets men, women, and children with a promise of quick relief and a “wake up feeling fine” slogan, typical of period consumer pitches.
A vintage ad claims Cascarets remove bile and bowels poison causing dizziness and mouth odor. It promises quick morning refreshment with a gentle cathartic that won’t gripe like salts or calomel. Mothers are advised to give Cascarets to ill children for safe relief.
Dr. W. B. Hinson long time Portland pastor will speak on What I Saw on the Jericho Road at the YMCA Sunday club mass meeting at 8 o clock Sunday.
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