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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
4
Diana Dillpickles runs a curious feature with Ches Nutte and his riddles. Local readers follow the wordplay as puzzles unfold in the column.
Strong calls from across the state press Governor Lister to dismiss Superintendent Russell over alleged brutal punishments at the Chehalis training school. Parents, juvenile court officials, and social workers confirm reports of whippings and unfitness, arguing such cruelty ruins the school's aim of civic training. The public is urged to act swiftly.
The Seattle Star reports two U S vessels supplied a German warship in the Atlantic and were spotted by a British cruiser. British authorities asked the U S to punish the offenders, but the piece argues there is no law to punish and urges a pointed presidential message to foreign governments.
A Starlight column notes complaints about women with young children occupying seats and mothers who resist conductor directions. It mocks such behavior and urges considerate riding. The page also mentions Prof James R Angell as university president candidate and jokes about Supt Russell and a county jail visit.
Lush promotional text touts Knowl ton s Danderine for 25 cents promising soft glossy hair with no dandruff. Ad claims rapid gloss and long term hair growth, plus a simple test with a cloth. Mentions The Virginus Hotel Seattle facility details and lodging rates.
A professor recounts a humorous evolution view tracing humans from germ plasm to modern age. He cites Galley Hill Man and Dartford Man as ancient relatives, then notes ears and tails vanished as culture advanced. The piece reflects on rarity of ear wiggles today and laments devolved traits.
Police search citywide for J. Sturgeon of 6616 10th Ave N EB who vanished with his children Alta 18 and Ralph 15 after threatening self harm. He grieved over his wife's recent death and may harm himself.
James Latimer of Spokane Grain & Fuel Co was struck by a thug with a heavy iron pipe in the company barn at E 70th and Oswego place at 6 PM Wednesday. He remained unconscious Thursday as doctors held hope for recovery.
An external mustard ointment touted as safer than internal medicines. It claims immediate relief from headache due to cold or congestion and eases sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia rheumatic pains or bruises. Available at druggists for 25 or 50 cents from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
A Mayhem of jokes and one liners from Polo News and the Atlanta Constitution recount a beloved cat death and cartoons about mushrooms and mistaken danger. The piece blends a mock obituary with comic bits about a botanist wife and a wedding scene.
An old advertisement urges headaches and bilious feelings to take Cascarets nightly. It touts a 10 cent box that cleans the liver and bowels, promises a clear head by morning, and notes children will take Cas Carets because they taste good and never gripe.
Immediate relief for itching and burning from eczema ringworm and other Seemann skin troubles comes from Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment. Six soothing Resinol balsams absorb into the skin stopping itch and clearing eruptions even in stubborn cases. also clears pimples blackheads and aids sores wounds boils and piles. Sold by all druggists prescribed for 19 years.
An old advertising paragraph urges readers to take Jad Salts for aching kidneys and bladder issues. It describes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon juice product with lithia that cleanses kidneys, reduces urine irritation, and promotes general health, claiming affordability and safety.
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