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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
7
A witty judge notes that vows to love honor and obey may fail as many brides merely knit their brows when asked to mend their husband’s stocking. The remark cements a humorous take on marital expectations and duties.
A reader advocates strong government action against John D Rockefeller. The piece argues for seizing Rockefeller’s Colorado oil interests and disarming his gunmen to prevent further crimes, urging a decisive federal assertion over private wealth. It questions the legality of actions but presses for a blunt decisive settlement.
The Seattle Star reports ALE HANSON’s strong progressive showing in Washington as a U S Senate candidate, noting he outpolled several progressive rivals in major states and led in King County votes though Roosevelt’s strength and a GOP landslide kept him from victory. The paper praises Hanson’s performance and criticizes the prosecution in King County. It also notes Wisconsin elected a staunch standpat governor and closes with a humorous Seattle cop anecdote.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and related discomfort. It claims quick relief within minutes and promotes its harmless nature and wide use by millions of people. The message urges purchasing a fifty cent bottle for home use and for immediate relief during dietary missteps.
A clipped notice highlights hotel standards with emphasis on cleanliness comfort and courtesy. It mentions transient rates from 56 to 61 and privileges associated with the Virginia Mount area lodging.
A collage of comic vignettes and light anecdotes features a mock conversation about bank fraud and failed notes, a barber shop gag with a U.S. senator, Uncle Josh and Aunt Maria marking a wedding anniversary with poultry, and quips about perfume and burglars in a pantry.
A simple remedy promises quick relief from dull or splitting headaches and neuralgia. The ad urges readers to visit a drug store and buy a dime package, claiming sure relief and no disappointment when choosing Dr James Headache Powders.
A Swan farmer found a two and a half inch snake in a quart bottle of spring water. The wriggler struck at a toothpick and behaved like a larger snake, likely a cabbage snake and probably poisonous.
The Union Pacific System promotes its routes to the Columbia River and through Salt Lake and Denver with automatic electric block signals and up to date conveniences. Polite, efficient employees assist travelers and information is readily available.
Gold bullets are used by the Yaquis of Sonora to demoralize Mexican troops in La Colorado Mexico. They craft bullets from gold precipitate worth $50,000 captured from an American pack train. The bullets are said to be more valuable to the Indians than gold in this crisis. Also quoted is a humorous wedding remark from Mr Henny Peck.
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain urinary liquid arvon dissolved in scalp applied nightly will dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and make hair fluffy and glossy after several applications. It asserts the remedy is inexpensive and universally effective with no failure.
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