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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
4
A reflective piece links Plymouth’s communal feast to today’s inclusive gatherings in public spaces like schools. It argues the original democratic, shared meal aimed to unite diverse people and contrasts it with modern private family and church-centered celebrations.
A New York reform bid to fund paid defense attorneys for defendants faced scrutiny while a small town crime tale recounted a police magistrate's stern courtroom moment. A gambler charged with running a room elicited a dramatic verdict reversal after the judge demanded stronger evidence.
A spirited editorial argues that depriving soldiers of tobacco for a day would cripple morale and provoke extreme irritability. It mocks critics and claims a tobaccoless soldier would be prone to chaos and fierce behavior, warning the enemy would be better off with tobacco.
Readers discuss accuracy in war and prison portrayals and praise for a rummage sale notice. V Koreshkov defends guards and criticizes a film depiction. a Russian reader comments on Siberian prison scenes. the University Baptist church women thank the paper for noticing their rummage sale.
A mix of quips on advice and a Shell Game, plus a wartime motto and a yachting mishap. A Tennessee diamond back rattler named Bob, prized for value and danger, roams a feed barn area and offers a reward for capture with contact numbers provided.
An Omaha woman says a simple home recipe cured her son of long cigarette use. The mix, described as harmless with no color or taste, combined water, ammonia, Vartex Compound and pepsin given secretly in coffee or food three times daily. She reports it as effective and shares it with friends.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that relieves rheumatism by skin application. It claims quick cooling comfort, non blistering penetration, and notes uses for bronchitis pneumonia prevention, neuralgia, sprains, headaches, and colds. It markets 250 count and hospital sizes with a $2.60 price. The Musterole Company of Cleveland urges avoidance of imitations.
The ad touts a 25c 4 Knife No 40 Chopping Knife and a 35c Oak Desk Thermometer offered at drastic discounts. It claims the thermometer sells elsewhere for 60c and promotes a $1.35 No 20 Spinning Special for cutting efficiency, framing the items as useful and healthful gifts.
Rev. A. W. Leonard led a revival at First Methodist Church asking attendees who were converted before age twenty to stand. More than three fourths of the audience rose, underscoring a higher rate of early conversions.
Filing of nominations for the school board closed at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Five hopefuls entered the race, seeking seats on the board and setting the stage for upcoming elections.
The slate lists Mrs Nellie M Burnside Judge Richard Winsor E Shorrock Mrs Etta G Tripp and EB L Blaine as five nominees for upcoming civic posts. The announcement details the diverse group vying for positions in the community.
The 14th annual convention of the Washington State Federation of Labor will meet in Olympia from January 18 to 26. The initial call was read before the Central Labor Council. Seattle delegates will be chosen next week by the Seattle council.
The Star will insert a want ad into more than 45,000 homes nightly, expanding its classified reach. The move aims to boost circulation and advertiser exposure across the city.
The article emphasizes cheap artificial gas in Seattle, noting about 45 000 homes using it economically today. It highlights a gradual business expansion despite competition and explains rates are kept as low as possible to sustain quality service and a decent profit.
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