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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1910

Page

4

Postmaster at Prosser Becomes Standpatism Focus

Anti Poindexter press obsesses over Prosser postmaster salary and appointment as a political prop. The piece argues the postmaster is not an issue in Aldrichism or sugar tariffs and urges voters to discuss Standpatism versus the people, focusing on bread, shoes, and trust concerns rather than petty posts.

Anti Poindexter Prosser National Capitol Aldrich Anti-Poindexter House Committee On Poindexter

The Sort of Home the Fly Likes

Swat the fly campaign notes flies breed best in dirty places such as stables cow barns pig pens and dirty kitchens. It warns decaying meat cheese dead animals rotting straw and rags attract flies and urges rapid cleanup to reduce infestations.

Market Prices for Feed Grains and Hay Loses Clarity

The listing shows numerous price quotations for commodities including cabbage, artichokes, alfalfa, wheat, hay, oats, and corn. Regional marks indicate Mt. Vernon and Western Washington with varied case counts and per ton prices, but the OCR text is fragmented and inconsistent.

Mt. Vernon Washington Washinnton

Swat the Housefly and its deadly burden

An alarming plea urges rigorous home fly control claiming flies spread deadly germs and cause typhoid and other diseases. It argues door and window screening, cleanliness, and removal of filth as essential to prevent fly-borne infections and safeguard families.

Nogaan

Bits and quotes mingle in a satirical collage

A collage of witty quotes and quips from Chicago News and New York Press mocks gender humor and virtue. The snippets juxtapose a romantic scene with lines about integrity, sin, and love, creating a playful, old time newspaper flavor.

Chicago News

Screen Habits to Prevent Flies in the Home

Advice urges keeping screens on all windows and doors to banish flies. Screen the house before flies arrive and keep screen doors closed to prevent breeding sites and maintain a clean living space.

Bronx and Harlem Talk Fire Risk in Shared Flat

Bronx resident warns about placing combustibles on radiators while Harlem neighbor cautions against risky items in their flat. The exchange highlights safety concerns in a shared living space.

TIME TO TRY POSLAM FOR SKIN TROUBLES

Advertises Poslam for eczema and other skin ailments claiming rapid relief and permanent results. Promotes a 50 cent package and a $2 jar available at The Quaker Drug Co and other drug stores with free samples by writing to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Quaker Drug Co Emergency Laboratories West Twenty-film Street New York City

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Pure Nerve Tonic

An old advertisement urges readers to consult their doctor about Ayer's non alcoholic Sarsaparilla. It is described as alcohol free with no stimulation, a blood purifier and nerve tonic, aiding digestion and enriching the blood.

Ayer

Proprietary Medicine Frauds Should Be Exposed

An letter argues proprietary remedies like Hekman’s Alterative should be exposed if fraudulent, or recognized for cures. A Seattle note lists physicians and druggists selling Hekman’s Alterative as a treatment for consumption and lung troubles, with testimonials and requests for evidence.

Hekman Henry Clay Eckman Weldon Ill Texas Colorado Beckman Arthur Webb Seattle Owl Drug Co Bartell Drug Co Kekman Laboratory Phila

Talks on Teeth by the Regal Dentists

Regal Dentists advertise a new method to restore multiple teeth without plates. The procedure requires two or more teeth in a jaw, is painless and non surgical, and promises natural look and permanent results with a written guarantee from Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third N. W. Cor Union St.

Regal Dental Offices Third N. W. Cor, Union St

Fractured Dime-Store Column With Odd Dialogues

A jumble of quips and sketches sits in a newspaper snippet. Dialogues touch on conscience, spiritualism, weather, and social quirks with fragmented scenes and slapstick lines.

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