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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
7
A collage of canned humor and reader questions covers strange devices in use, local mis-sized reports, tongue twisters, and light domestic puzzles. From a hunter’s misprint to weathered kitchen queries, the page mixes whimsy with practical tips and clever retorts.
A quoted remark attributed to Frank Walah argues that a judge does not declare the law as it is but as he believes it to be. The saying contends judges shape law to fit personal views and desires.
In Rochester an observing plainclothes officer intervenes when two youths lure two young women toward a cafe. He takes one woman aside, explains the chief’s concern, and escorts her to the station. A harsh cycle of poverty and lack of options drives women to street life. The chief seeks guidance from a compassionate elder to steer her back.
A heated plea denounces cloaked opposition to Bob Bridges the port commissioner and urges a frank public challenge. It questions his two year record, defends public ownership of Harbor Island projects, and mocks opposition as special interest driven while linking Teddy Roosevelt era politics and a judgment on actress Anna Heid.
Minnie B. Frazier argues for teaching sex-hygiene in schools and calls for open discussion of sexuality. She criticizes overprotective parenting and religious censorship, urging science-based sex education as essential to democratic progress and the betterment of youth.
One dollar bottle promises relief from rheumatism, gout, lumbago, and sciatica within 48 hours. The ad guarantees freedom from morphine and narcotics, with full sized bottles sent prepaid by John A. Smith of Milwaukee or available at Owl Drug Co stores in Seattle.
A letter argues for Hugh C. Todd as progressive mayoral candidate over Itenholme, praising Todd’s statewide reform record. Another Valdez correspondent claims a Commoner clipping exposes a local clash over Portage Passage water rights and unauthorized surveying paid by soldiers.
A circulated note to a morning paper’s circulation desk claims a grandmother’s death ended a subscription and reports a Century Opera House ticket rack holding 378000 tickets for 20 weeks. The item, fire proof steel, surpassed by a rack at Colon Opera House in Buenos Aires, ends with a note on buttermilk.
Herbert Quick argues the United States should refrain from invading Mexico. He warns that war would be cowardly and harmful, urging clear thinking and peace instead. He notes national honor and investments as stakes, and questions public sentiment driving any action.
A well known tonic, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is promoted as a universal family remedy for colds, headaches, stomach and bowel troubles. The ad cites Mrs C A Wright of Long Beach California and a free sample offer by mail, urging use for infants to adults.
Steamers H. B Kennedy and Tourist sail from Colman Dock Seattle except Sunday with trips at 2 09 am 4 20 pm 2 00 pm Sundays and 2 30 pm Saturdays 11 45 pm. Time table subject to change. Phone Main 5101. Fare reasonable.
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