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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues for nonpartisan cooperation in the 16th legislature under Gov. Ernest Lister. It calls for a speaker free of past party plots who will serve the state rather than political intrigue, urging Republicans and Democrats to unite behind gubernatorial cooperation.
Quotation attributed to H. G. Wells arguing that global struggles stem from mindset rather than scarcity. Claims abundance for all and labels deniers as fools.
News reports a severe milk shortage in New York where less than a quarter of normal supply reaches tenement districts. A maidservant fights through a stampede to obtain a pint, while a pampered Pomeranian receives the family’s affectionate attention as the mistress eyes the scene. Australia votes against conscription in a decisive public stance, praising voluntary wartime effort and right spirit.
Vanderlip and Ivy Lee push for fair public attitude toward railroads as annual reports show 11.87 percent on common stock after interest and dividends. The piece notes common stock often acts as a bonus, not investment, and questions the push for more by railroad interests. It also references Ruskin on reading, a hypothetical Hughes election result, and the Nonpartisan Bill No. 28 with December 15 deadline.
An old age health note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative to prevent constipation and maintain regular bowels. It claims life extension and comfort from occasional use, cites a Davenport Iowa user, and notes price and authenticity details with a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A New York Post reader letter satirizes politics as a Seattle correspondent quotes a joke about a costly coat and a mistaken wife name. The humor hinges on a misunderstood greeting and a ruse about an accidental purchase.
Cleveland outfielder Jack Graney plans to study medicine as he contemplates retirement from baseball. At 28, he has enrolled in high school to prepare for college next year, arriving early and staying late to complete Latin and other requirements.
Based on nearly complete returns the next legislature will have 85 Republicans and 12 Democrats in the House and 37 Republicans and five Democrats in the Senate. Leading speakership contenders are Guy Kelly of Tacoma and G H Gate of Seattle, both tied to the machine that opposed the governor previously.
Gail Orcutt grapples with a man she cannot fully trust as her husband while he claims two personalities and vows to redeem past betrayals. Doctor Underwood cautions calm, and young Vance asks for a united front as they face an uncertain homecoming. The sanatorium release nears and a fragile peace tempts a fresh start.
Members of the Near Brook Splash club hosted a Monday evening dinner on the 42nd floor tower room in the L. C. Smith building. Courses were sent up from Chauncey Wright's ground-floor restaurant as the group enjoyed a crystal pool swim and bowling afterward.
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