War costs loom large in daily headlines and debt
The piece compares daily war expenses of 90 million dollars to Seattle city spending, notes world debt rising from 42.9 billion in 1914, and argues peace is the only path to prevent ruin. It also covers Reuben Jones criticizing school dances and a 25 cent gas minimum tariff filed by Seattle Lighting.
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Germany
Austria
England
France
Russia
Italy
Seattle
Europe
Seattle Lighting Company
Public Service Commission
Olympia
Arizona
James
God
Jesus of Nazareth
George FE. Walter
Crossed Signals and a Marinette Disappearance
A light comic line from Allma features a character Bobby confessing to washing an ear. In a separate note, authorities report a man named Cannon missing in Marinette Wisconsin with officials calling it a simple disappearance inquiry.
Rhinelander School Board Forms Dancing Committee
The Rhinelander Wisconsin board of education appointed a committee after discussion to investigate whether dancing shall be permitted in the schools. The board appears hesitant in its own stance.
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Reuben
Reuben Jones
Board of Education
Tom
Harry
Everett True outburst during automobile purchase standoff
The scene captures a heated exchange where a husband forbids his wife from being pressured into buying a car and asserts the financial limits of their household. The confrontation centers on control, money worries, and marital disagreement.
Observations on auctions and events of the day
A gaggle of short items notes four corset pairs to be sold at a St. Paul post office auction for unclaimed mail. A New Yorker is caught smuggling rubber to Germany. Minnesota remains largely dry under county option, yet the Rum river flows on. Berlin reports King Peter of Serbia vanished. Near Santa Monica a collie in a car goes rabid and attacks the driver. The writer jokes about nerve in the collie’s act.
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St. Paul
Well Known Remedy for Digestive Health Promoted
Advertorial note extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best laxative to restore regular bowels and improve stomach function. It cites Dr Caldwell's 25 years of practice and a testimonial from Thomas De Loach of the Interior Department praising its cleansing effect. Free trial bottles offered by mail order from Monticello.
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Caldwell
Thos
Department of the Interior
Office of Indian Affairs
Washington
Japanese protest over public market space allotment
Editor The Star discusses Japanese farmers' role in Seattle's market, arguing division by race would ease congestion but risk elevating prices and harming producers. The writer notes 70 percent share of vegetables, many are agents, and calls for fair regulations without legal overreach. Also includes a reader questioning taxing religion.
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the Star
Seattle
Health Department
W. G. Murphy
Pyramid Pile Treatment Ad Promotes Home Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Treatment offering quick relief from hemorrhoids and rectal troubles at 60 cents a box with a free sample and plain wrapper. The letter includes a coupon request for a free trial sample.
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Colton Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall
Mick
SAYS WHITES PREDOMINATE AT PIKE MARKET
The Star quotes city council members claiming whites are fewer among Pike Place Market dealers than Japanese counts show. John Morasch of Sundaydale challenges the assertion and calls for a full tally.
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the Star
Pike Place Market
How to Make Your Hair Soft Fluffy Beautiful
An old fashioned home remedy uses bay rum, lavende composee and menthol to soften and fluff hair. Dissolve menthol in bay rum then add lavende composee, apply with a cloth through the hair, and repeat nightly. The treatment is claimed to cleanse, stop dandruff, stimulate regrowth, and thicken hair, with a warning about lead in some products.
Have Naturally Curly Hair By Simple Night Plan
A reader ad suggests a home method to achieve natural curls by applying pure alumine and using a clean toothbrush to curl hair before sleep. Hair is divided into strands and treated root to tip for a soft fluffy wave that lasts, with no grease or harm to scalp.
Simple Way to Remove Dandruff Advertisement
An advertisement claims a simple dandruff cure using four ounces of plain liquid from any drug store. Apply at night to moisten the scalp and rub in gently. morning results may include reduced itching and dandruff. With repeated use, dandruff supposedly dissolves and vanishes, leaving hair fluffy and silky.
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Matt
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