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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented narrative traces a couple from a hardware store and a clothing factory earning weekly wages to marriage and childrearing. It blends men in uniform, pension notes, and small-town life with references to propaganda, romantic clichés, and a political pitch for C. Allen Dale amid wartime social strands.
A fragmented piece discusses a rooster symbol in a satirical frame. It touches on a quirky phrase about a rooster representing value in life and cuisine, and mentions humor about gendered prices for hats and the idea of a second childhood for the rooster. The overall tone is playful and rambling.
A fishing trip near Pidgin Island features a skilled woman angler catching a large bass while Uncle Billy and Crawford observe. Subplots reveal Crawford’s smuggling schemes, guards, and a tense circle of intrigue as rivals plot to expose or hinder him. The scene shifts from boat to hotel rooms and hints at pursuit and counter moves in a bustling port town.
A 1916 Seattle column argues traffic rules fail to stop dangerous standing cars on hill streets. It warns of future deaths, lawsuits, and hastened ordinances while critiquing tax politics and President Wilson for not releasing income tax records. It emphasizes amending regulations to prevent runaways and protect life and property.
ICTOR BERGER'S Milwaukee Leader review argues for pitiless publicity of income tax payments. Basil M. Manly notes President Wilson promised publicity to curb economic ills but failed to deliver, calling out the claim that great tax thieves are American multi millionaires.
A Dreamland rink crowd denounced preparedness as alarmist while noting prior socialist meetings before WWI. The author argues war avoidance rests on peace insurance through adequate readiness, denying a fascination with conflict and stressing self-preservation. The piece contrasts antiwar talk with reality of duties in wartime.
Dr F Sauer cites iron as a key to restoring strength in nervous, run down people. Two weeks of two 5 grain tablets of ordinary nuxated iron three times daily claimed to boost strength by up to 260 percent in four weeks with no serious organic illness. Manufacturers promise refunds if strength does not double in 10 days, with distribution by Owl Drug Co and others.
Across the river the old sou westers gather at the point as a wild sea from the lake churns. Uncle Billy spends the day in the boathouse tinkering while others settle for poker, storytelling, reading, or snoozing.
In a rustic setting Crawford learns from Uncle Billy about a young woman named Wynne, rumored to affect men with her presence. The scene hints at future revelations as they plan to bring in Lester and await supper at the hotel.
City Engineer Dimock said reports from William Mulholland of Los Angeles and F. P. Stearns of Boston on Cedar river dam sealing will not reach Seattle before the first week of June. The findings will be submitted to the utilities committee with R. H. Thomson and Dimock notes to enable summer work.
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