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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1916

Page

3

Poland’s Liberty Proclamation: A Farce to Some

The piece argues that the Polish liberty promised by allied leaders is vague and likely hollow. It questions hereditary monarchy and a German-influenced arrangement of Poland’s army, suggesting real independence would require self rule rather than external imposition. It notes Greece as a contrast and foresees Poland delaying celebration.

Germany Austria Kingdom of Poland Warsaw Lublin Greece

Post Office Tests Space Basis for Mail Payment

Uncle Sam shifts 90 percent of mail transport from weight to space on November 1 with commission consent. Officials say cost may be higher at start but saves on empty equipment and allows pay to reflect service changes. Canada reportedly won’t revert to weight basis after three years. Nonpartisan Day on December 2 urges petition circulation.

Uncle Sam Inte Commerce Commission Post Office Department Congress Canada

School Election on December 2 in Seattle for Two NW School Board Seats

Voters will elect two members to the Seattle school board on December 2. The ballot will be nonpartisan with no party divisions, each candidate standing on merit. Supporters say Nonpartisan Bill No 28 would promote this style for county and state races.

Seattle

European royalty lessons in simplicity amuse Americans

Baroness Von Hedemann, official dressmaker to the British royal family, visits America and notes European wardrobes have downsized since the war. She cites minimal jewelry and simple headpieces worn by the queen, while suggesting common Europeans pay a price for royalty's education in simplicity.

Europe Baroness von Hedemann

Preparedness suffrage and world peace

Carrie Chapman Catt argues that military buildup alone cannot defend the United States. She insists suffrage for women will cultivate patriotic citizens, and calls for a bold campaign for world peace led by the United States before war arises.

Carrie Chapman Catt America

Three Captains Seek a Wife in Nantucket Tale

In Orham Cape Cod three seafaring men plot domestic life after long voyages. Captain Eri Perez and Jerry plot to place together a marriage ad in a matrimonial journal while waiting for John Baxter and a Come Outer meeting.

Erez L Eri Perez Ert Peres Providence Jerry Lorenzo Sien Hannah M. Eli Hodge Georgie Baker Jeremiah Murgess Perez Ryder Milasy Fellera Eri Captain Perez Mr. Perley Parker Langley Haseltine John Baxter John Cho Herald Sartin Mariner Eris Catain Eri Yan Fin Daniel Jeremiah Bur Sens Orham Mass Captain Srn Mr. Barry Baxter Cape Cod Toston Manila Belfast John Maxter Boston Cape Mr. Saunders

Thompson's Utah Freight Hauling Shifts to Auto Haulage

Mark Bleison leaves railroad freight to Moab and starts an auto hauling business from the courthouse wash using an eight horse team.

Thompson's Utah Mark Blelson Moab Courthouse Wash

New Use For Waste Pulp Insulation For Wires

Professor H K Benson of the state university reports a new use for Northwest mill waste. Experiments on campus show the plan to manufacture pulp insulation for underground electric wiring is practical.

Northwest H. K. Benson The State University

California Syrup of Figs ad urges laxative use for children

Mothers are advised to give California Syrup of Figs for cross, feverish or constipated children. The copy promises gentle cleansing of the stomach, liver and bowels, notes a teaspoonful works in hours, and warns against counterfeit bottles while promoting the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Syrup of Pigs California Fig Syrup Company

Cap'n Eri Sees News Of Web Saundera Sale

Mr Squealer Wixen spots Captain Eri near Hebt circle and reports Web Saundera has his original package license, seen at noon. Jabez Smalley notes John Baxter would rage at Web's billiard room antics and the rumored rum sale.

Eri John Baxter Baxter Sarah Taylor Barzilla Small's Small's Web Saunders Wixen Mr. Wixen Cap'n Cap Web Saundera Web Jabez Smalley

Woman Attacked. Fractured Jaw Reported in City

Mrs. Constance Kratt of 6127 35th Ave South suffered a fractured jaw and a deep forehead cut after being slugged from behind as she walked home early Sunday. Police link this to two other recent assaults on women and suspect a single male attacker active in the city.

Eri Orham Woods Amooth Ralph Hazeltine Constance Kratt 35Th Ave. S

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