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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

11

Reformer's rebellion against pain of motherhood abroad

Mrs. Robert Liggett of St. Paul calls for restricting motherhood to certain classes and urges women to revolt against the suffering of childbirth. She promotes study of Twilight Sleep and its promises while urging West women to investigate before the General Federation meeting in New York.

Robert Liggett St. Paul Seattle General Federation of Women's Clubs New York Women's Clubs West National Federation

Booze Theft Denial Tied to Sherman Billingsley Case

Sergt. Putnam testified in Judge Gordon's court that Sherman Billingsley, a Stewart Street pharmacist, took liquor from the store rear to a car before its wreck Tuesday night. The case was postponed on motion of Attorney Vanderveer for Billingsley.

Sherman Billingsley Stewart Street Sergt. Putnam Gordon Vanderveer Billingsley

Indigestion Often Signals Constipation

The article argues indigestion usually stems from constipation and that relieving bowel inaction cures many symptoms. It criticizes cathartics as harsh and temporary, praise for a mild laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and cites a Gary Indiana resident endorsing its effectiveness. A free trial bottle is offered by Dr W B Caldwell in Mon Abello TL.

Dr. Caldwell Renj. Bassin Madison St Gary Ind

Townshend and Men lauded for Kut el Amara defense

In the house of lords yesterday Geo Townshend and his men were praised for dogged determination and splendid courage in holding Kut el Amara against overwhelming odds after surrendering to the Turks.

Kitchener House of Lords Geo. Townshend Kut-el-Amara

McAdoo Urges Merchant Marine and Pan American Railroad

Secretary McAdoo, back from the Buenos Aires conference of the international high commission, urged rapid development of a merchant marine and completion of a Pan American railroad. He stressed strategic and economic benefits for the United States and allied nations.

Washington McAdoo International High Commission Buenos Aires

German Assault on Hill 304 Renewed in May Night

Paris dispatch reports renewed German assaults against French positions north of Hill 304 near Verdun after heavy artillery. Germans penetrated some trenches but were repulsed elsewhere. East of the Meuse and on the Woevre plain intermittent bombardment continued, while a south of the Somme attack failed.

Paris Germany Hill 304 Verdun Meuse Woevre Somme

Senate OKs Hollis farm loan bill creating rural banks

Washington May 6. By a 68 to 6 vote the senate passed the Hollis farm loan bill establishing a chain of farm loan banks and a system of rural credits across the country.

Washington Senate

Traction Co and Residents Appeal North 77th Improvement Assessment

The Traction Company and other property owners within the North 77th improvement district file an appeal against Judge Tallman's ruling to reduce the district assessment. The case centers on the scope of the improvement and the financial levies for area property owners.

Tallman North 77Th Et Traction Co

Theda Bara’s Ideal Man Remains Unfound

Theda Bara declares she has yet to meet her ideal man while detailing the qualities she seeks. She envisions eyes with kindness and hidden fires, a smile that reaches the eyes, strength, and an ability to enjoy small things, plus the capacity to befriend easily. Destiny, she asserts, will cross paths without her help.

Destiny

Seniors rename ball to Cotton Ball at Franklin High

Franklin high school seniors announce the senior ball on May 18 will be named the Cotton Ball. The note also mentions girls wearing cotton and teases a feature in The Crime Doctor in The Star next week.

Moore Theatre Freiburg Germany Franklin High School the Star

Police arrest proprietor after patrons slip into Blue Moon

Patrolmen Carleton and Terry slipped into the Blue Moon at 200 Third Ave S on Thursday night and winked while ordering drinks. Proprietor Nick Poukas served liquor and was arrested.

Carleton Terry Third Ave. S Nick Poukas Nick

Revival Services Announced by Rev G W Hearns

Idaho pastor Rev G W Hearns will conduct three nights of services Friday Saturday and Sunday at the Olive Branch mission located at 85 West Washington street. He will lead prayers sing hymns and deliver sermons aimed at community uplift and spiritual renewal.

G. W. Hearns Idaho Olive Branch Mission West Washington St

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