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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
5
A collage of quotes and notes from early 1910s newspapers praising and lampooning suffrage and social norms. Mentions Alkalike the tin horn gambler, women voters in Seattle, debates on mothers at polling places, and satirical jabs at public figures. Includes brief notices and humorous items like AIN'T NATURE WONDERFUL? and a local marriage debt warning.
The piece describes a weeping willow that supposedly never needs watering and acts like a self sprinker. It hints at a brook whispering about military strength and notes observers in Washington following the tree on a dry day.
The article argues that women voters in twelve free states can tilt presidential outcomes, with one fifth of electoral votes and broad congressional impact. It cites historical narrow margins, calls for the Susan B. Anthony amendment, and notes Anthony’s stance on women’s freedom shaping party influence.
A reader asks if slang is harmful for women and about hair washing frequency. Advice notes slang is mixed with language and best avoided if seeking polish. The expert discusses cordiality, gracious hostessing, and balancing finances in marriage with practical steps.
A traditional health notice urges mothers to keep regular bowel habits as essential to child health. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple laxative remedy, noting decades of use and a free trial offer by mail from Monticello Illinois.
Federal Judge Maurice T. Dooling dismissed deportation proceedings against Mayantara Nakao, 17, ruling no special law governs Japanese immigration. The decision comes amid debate over the U.S. Japanese gentlemen’s agreement and its effect on entry policies.
Gen. P. Elias Calles, military governor of Sonora, says he favors women’s suffrage for Sonora and cites Yucatan’s recent women’s convention as a model. He urges the initiative come from women and expects a women’s congress in Hermosillo once peace is secured.
Matilda awaits at eight as a traveler cat in the hall offers useful information. Jane visits Aunt Susan’s room to find the Invalid has risen briefly and speaks of her mobility, pleased to see the departure and wonder if she truly left.
Jane arrives to help her bedridden Aunt Susan in a drafty old house. Susan reveals she feigns illness to ease her sister Matilda’s grip while planning small acts of care. A young artist Lorenzo Rath visits, sparking gossip and light romance, as Jane gears up to move Susan to a brighter room and start three lively weeks.
Vintage ad touts Tiz as the cure for tired burning swollen feet with corns and callouses. Claims include instant relief, reduced shoe tightness, and no more foot misery for 26 cents per box available in drug or department stores.
A 10 commandment guide for tending the ill outlines steps to improve care. It stresses clearing space, good ventilation, cleanliness, anticipating needs, hygiene, limited visitors, gentle feeding, refraining from sharing burdens, sunshine and optimism, and following directions promptly to aid recovery.
A prominent man suffered an accident and, upon revival, demanded an operation rather than anesthesia for the investigation. The doctor indicated a probe would proceed, while the patient insisted on anesthesia only if the case was to be treated as an inquiry.
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