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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
4
Postal savings show strong gains with October deposits up $4,700,000 and total balances at $104,200,000. Four months since July 1 see deposits up over $17,000,000, nearing the previous year’s total. Seattle gains $25,035 and Tacoma $23,960 in October as the system expands.
Boy Scout troops plan to deliver hearty Thanksgiving meals with a big roast and all trimmings to needy Seattle families, ensuring warmth and food during the holiday.
William Farnum stars as The Spoilers at the Clemmer while Liberty and Coliseum feature Charlier Kay in The Honorable Ape and Witchcraft. The Essanay Chaplin Revue of 1916 headlines Mission while Klein Schmidt films at Moore thrill audiences with War on Three Fronts. The Isle of Life at Colonial and The Prince of Graustark at Rex add drama with Roberta Wilson and Ernest Maupain in key roles.
Paula speaks on emotional growth and the idea that character is made not inherited. She recalls her relationship with Earnest Lawton, noting his manipulation and her evolving perspective as she analyzes motive and learns from heartbreak. She asserts life is good and that big mistakes can yield good traits.
The piece argues the Allies rely on attrition to win, estimating total available forces at 33 million for the Allies and 15 million for Central Powers. It explains reserves, the impact of a prolonged war, and tactics like zigzag trench lines to stretch German manpower, with Britain and France optimistic about eventual victory.
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Inspector Powers and Mrs Powers return to Seattle from Frisco where they lived. He recalls bringing home a large cuttable jewel from the Tower of Jewels at the fair and six abalone shells, noting tourist demand and plans for world distribution. He shares memories of warming water in Frisco, a butter churn window store, and a prank of giving away six bottles of Old Hermit whisky to friends. He also mentions Lotty Crabtree’s fountain needing paint and jokes about Seattle versus Frisco amenities.
A vintage advertisement extols Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate effects on hair texture and luster, clears dandruff, and stimulates new growth, urging readers to buy a two cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
A reader discusses strict household accounting, debt repayment, and savings after three years of marriage with two young children and a regular income. Another letter advises on proper canary care using insect powder, cage scalding, and nightly covering to prevent pests, emphasizing cleanliness.
The chart compares populations of Britain and dominions, Portugal, Montenegro, Austro Hung ary and other powers. It notes Japan and India omitted from active participation and discusses how recruitment and attrition drive wartime strategy.
King Street pharmacy at 651 King Street faced disaster after police trouble and license committee action. Joe Secord, proprietor, was arrested last week while revocation proceedings continued for prior offenses.
Salem Ore Nov 21 Charles A Murphy of Pendleton was appointed warden of the Oregon penitentiary by the state board of control at an executive session today. He takes office immediately.
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