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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
5
A discussion tracing the tense history between science and religion from the early 20th century conflicts to the Great War. It notes science’s dual role in warfare and progress, urges a rekindling of spiritual needs, and ends with the audacious line about production and consumerism.
The piece argues President Wilson should not campaign publicly while in office and defends Hughes for campaigning for votes within honest, frank methods. It asserts presidential candidates cannot win favor by evasiveness or pandering and that voters judge future character by current conduct.
The National City Bank of New York contends in a September letter that shorter railway runs require more staff, risking reduced farming activity and overall production. It warns farmers moving to locomotive work could prompt trains to halt and people to pray for health of the tin Lizzy. The piece concludes with a pointed remark on exclusiveness and vaudeville.
In a New York mansion a police search exposes Matilda Simpson posing as Mrs De Peyster's housekeeper. A serendipitous reunion with Reverend Pyecroft reveals a planned scheme to profit from the household before he unveils himself as their brother and plots to pursue the ruse further.
In a tense social ruse at the De Peyster house, Mr. Pyecroft reveals a dangerous secret and engineers an elaborate alibi to hide a presumed marriage. Jack, Mary, Matilda, and Judge Harvey navigate relatives, reporters, and a planned deception to keep the affair and visitors concealed.
A collage of oddities and jokes. A sport ing gentleman enacts a chicken tale in a restaurant while a weathercock misfire explains the bird. A judge offers three lawyers then jokes about Mr Alexander. Marys kindness makes a martyr in a tale of Mrs De Peyster and caretaking.
An abrupt health blowout promotes liver and bowel wellness with a repeated promise of relief. The message urges readers to improve digestion and well being by following a suggested lifestyle or product approach.
A vintage promotional item touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative that cleanses liver and bowels overnight. It claims relief from dizziness, bad breath, sour stomach, and bilious feelings, suitable for mothers giving sick children a whole Cascaret.
An authority warns meat consumption can stress kidneys and cause backache and urinary issues. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water before breakfast, to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and restore normal kidney activity. Public notice touts the product as a safe, beneficial remedy.
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