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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
4
A 1915 contrast shows Europe clinging to gaudy uniforms while Uncle Sam's simple homespun look gains prestige. War gear is mud stained and damaged, leaving Sam's peaceful garb to appear more dignified amid European envy and shifting fashions.
The law allows petitions to be signed within a three week window after adjournment to prepare the ballot title and verify signatures. With checks and required steps, petitions should be in circulation by early June and in the hands of the league by June 10.
Citizens push for Jefferson Park course to be accessible to all residents. The piece notes widespread unfamiliarity with golf and urges veterans to share the use of the municipal links, promoting broader public participation.
A collage of satirical notes references General Villa, German crown prince, Easterner winter, Britain scraps treaties, Japan 4 troops in China, US investment probes, and naval uniform changes. It jests about penalties for ink dipping, Ephesian battles, and Bob Lincoln threatening Pullman porters.
In Atlantic City a middle aged man seeks a marriage permit with a comic tale. Asked for his former wives last names, he replies that both were nice girls named Bertha and May, but he cannot recall their surnames. The registrar postpones the filing to resolve the details.
Julius Johnson, a fisherman, was stabbed last Wednesday night in a city hospital room in the lower town area. Four people were hurt in the incident as the attacker, also described as Black, shared a drink with Johnson before the confrontation.
A collage of quips and notes on school study and social scenes. References include Reginald's class talks on history geography and the city scene with Brown inspecting a wet paint sign. The excerpt includes jokes about fencing, war in France, and a Scot awaiting a delayed marriage reply.
An expert on stomach health explains excess acid causes most stomach trouble and that neutralizing it with Fisurated Magnesia after meals can restore digestion. A teaspoonful in water after meals relieves distress quickly and allows normal eating.Bisurated Magnesia is available at drug stores for quick relief.
In Chicago on May 13 artists rallied to defend a Palette and Chisel Club exhibition of nude-posed paintings. Critics objected to morality and invited attendees numbered around 500. The staging featured a large frame with gauze and a dawn lighting effect for Awakening of Spring along with works titled The Vestals Surprise The Goldfish Evening Star The Three Graces The Greek Slave and Loves Awakening.
Urgent appeal from Seattle via the Alaska Chamber of Commerce for donations of books and magazines to Camp Council No. 11 in Council Alaska, 100 miles north of Nome. Fire destroyed the prior library of 1,000 volumes and repairs strain resources. items should be delivered to the Chamber of Commerce on the Central Building’s eighth floor.
Port commission moved to draft a feasible jitney service scheme for West Seattle to connect ferry and auto travel at a single fare. An attorney report is to be discussed at a public hearing next Wednesday with West Side petitioners and port officials present.
The Arizona state senate passes a clemency resolution urging a mercy grant for Leo Rank. The action signals legislative backing for a mercy review and potential reprieve consideration.
Walter F. Foster of Foster and Kleiser, outdoor advertisers, born in San Francisco, rose from paste boy to top executive. He will leave Seattle to manage and soon own the Green agency in Frisco, now controlling much of the Pacific coast outdoor advertising. Foster joined the Seattle Ad Club and played prominent roles in Rainier, Arctic, and Seattle Golf and Country clubs.
Promoters hail The Wonderphone as a breakthrough in long distance voice transmission with vast commercial potential. Letters from Puget Sound Electric and Pacific Gas & Electric praise its clarity for dispatchers and invite contracts as demand spreads nationwide. Saturday marks the last day of demonstration.
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