Five Minute Sermon On Optimism In Retail Sales
A reader notes summed sales psychology from a Seattle merchant scene. Brewing companies employ 446 workers and drivers for total 600 with office staff and managers possibly added. The optimistic outlook revived a hesitant customer and sparked a sale behind the counter.
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Seattle Brewing & Malting Co
Independent Brewing Co
Heinrich Brewing Co
Clausen Brewing Co
Washington Brewing Co
Pope Will Try to End War and Inspect Seattle Pupils
Seattle doctors screen 42000 pupils for foot and mouth disease amid government quarantine across 20 states. Officials report no signs found. cattle from the East to be held in Spokane for inspection. Dr. Bennett from Chicago warns farmers face losses but urges calm and proper cooking of meat and warming of milk.
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Seattle
Ira C. Brown
H. T. Graves
Spokane
Chicago
Tnes
E. Bennett
U. S
Beaten on bare backs alleged at Chehalis State School
Charges allege Superintendent C A Russell oversaw brutal flogging of children at Chehalis State Training School. Accounts from parents and juvenile officials describe lashes up to 60 with leather straps and a mahogany finish. The governor may replace him. petitions seek his removal. In London the pope plans peace talks via pastoral letter.
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Chehaile
C. A. Russell
Russell
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Democratic Party
Lister
Chehalis
Crehan
Gill
King
King Dykeman
London
Central News
Europe
King and troops brave death in Western war zone tour
Paris Nev xs tg the Wenn gererenent ee thle cee oceans officially authorized by the French government to visit the battle in the Western war sone there appears today the name of Wm. Philip Sims United Press representative in Paris. The war office decided to permit one cor respondent from each of seven neutral countries to make the tour accompanied by neutral military attaches and escorted by French army officers. Sime Wm. G. Shepherd of the United Press and others have visited the front but never officially and were ultimately placed under nominal arrest and compelled to return to Faris.
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Paris
Nev
Philip Sims
United Press
War Office
Sime
Wm. G. Shepherd
Faris
Indictment Against Innes Dismissed Over Death Proofs
Prosecutor Linden said murder charges against lector Innes and Mrs Innes would be dropped due to failure to prove the deaths of Eloise Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms of Atlanta. The Inneses were arrested near Eugene Oregon weeks ago.
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San Antonio
Beecause
Eloise Nelms Dennis
Beatrice Nelms
Atlanta
W. C. Linden
Lector Innes
Innes
Eugene
Ore
Night Watchman Encounters Wax Bridal Lady at Bon Marche
At the Bon Marche Oscar Carlson the night watchman investigates a eerie noise in Notions and Laces. He finds a wax figure in a bridal gown and a tearful girl named Daisy who emerges with her mother Wilda Matzek and Father Matzek after a planned shopping trip.
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Daisy
Oscar Carlson
Carlson
Wilda Matzek
Joseph Matzek
Matzeks
Av. W
Father Matzek
Mother Matzek
Mullen Appointed to Park Board to Succeed Schmitz
Frank P. Mullen was appointed by Mayor Gill to the park board replacing Ferdinand Schmitz who resigned recently. Mullen previously served several years on the city council.
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Frank P. Mullen
Gill
Ferdinand Schmitz
Schmitz
Mullen
England to Observe National Day of Prayer 1915
England will hold a day of national prayer for allied success on the first Sunday in 1915. It will be a day of thanksgiving and remembrance for those who have fallen.
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London
England
Catskins for German soldiers prompt public appeal
In Bransberg East Prussia the sheriff issues a public appeal asking for catskins to be made into body belts and mitts for soldiers. The move is presented as a safeguard against rheumatism and is part of a broader relief effort.
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Berlin
Germany
Bransberg
East Prussia
Foot and Mouth Disease Affects Humans and Cattle Safeguards
The article discusses human symptoms emerging after exposure, including chills fever vomiting and mouth ulcers, and cites Berlin as a severe past outbreak. It advises quarantine for infected cattle and people, destruction of milk from sick cows, and thorough pasteurization of the milk supply.
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Berlin
Bright
Angellis Offered U. W. Job
Professor James Rowland Angell of the University of Chicago has been offered the presidency of the University of Washington, reported by The Star during his Seattle visit. He has not replied formally, but it is understood he will accept. Angell, age 45, is dean of faculties at Chicago since 1911 and author of a psychology work in three editions. His father, James B. Angell, long led the University of Michigan.
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James Rowland Angell
University of Chicago
University of Washington
Star
Angell
Seattle
Landes
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
King Albert of Belgium Earns Lasting War Reputation
From Hazebrouck I witness King Albert amid Belgian soldiers showing democratic, direct leadership. He consoles with dry bread remark and shares meals, earning heartfelt loyalty as he roams among troops and visits cafes alone, proving Belgium’s enduring spirit.
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Albert
King
Readers invited to write letters for $25 prize
The Star invites readers to submit short letters sharing views on department changes and suggestions for improvements. The best letter will earn $25.
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Star
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