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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
7
A policewoman investigates odd sounds reported by residents as she patrols the city. She encounters a string of curious incidents, documenting evidence and follow-up steps with local authorities.
A political endorsement urging unity behind Austin E. Griffiths over Moore and Hoover to defeat Will E. Humphrey in the district. The piece argues Griffiths is strongest against Humphrey, cites socialists, women voters, and labor concerns, and praises Griffiths as a capable, honest public servant.
Lyman Abbott argues thrift has two paths: cut expenses or raise income. He warns against parsimony that harms dependents and urges intelligent spending to enrich life. The piece notes mothers' pensions and juvenile detention as political targets, with a political line about Hamilton and Knudsen.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as an instant remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and upset stomach. It claims quick relief with no surgery and markets a fifty cent case as essential for every home to prevent distress after meals and support digestion.
In a short exchange a character asks Lucien to deliver a note to Misa Belle in exchange for a dime. Lucien refuses the dime but offers to carry the note, highlighting a pivotal choice about trust and payment.
Former senator and Chicago political figure William Lorimer was indicted in federal court on misapplying funds at La Salle Street National Bank where he served as president. James P. Gallagher faces similar charges with bail set at 10000 dollars, while Lorimer’s bail is 15000 dollars.
A star want ad will be distributed to more than forty five thousand households nightly, expanding the reach of the classified section. The ad campaign aims to boost visibility for listings across the region.
A reader urges continued publication of Margie's Confessions in The Star, arguing that front-line war news should be left to soldiers while home life stories reveal truth. The editor is asked to publish more of Margie's wartime home life narrative.
The Star editor notes war news should wait for the next day and reflects on the burden of wartime reporting. Dr John Wurster commends Mrs Ryther for six years of benevolent work and patience. A Cairo correspondent warns that Nile flooding will force Egypt to import most of its rice this year, a century-low water event.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepain as a natural remedy for indigestion and constipation. It describes symptoms from poor digestion and promotes a pleasant-tasting laxative with pepsin. Available at drug stores for 60 cents or a larger bottle, with a free trial offer by mail from Dr W B Caldwell.
A brief notice lists Dr. Edwin J. Brown at Main 8640 and mentions walking and street cars in relation to the address at 705 Wiret Ave Washington Bldg.
The Star offers wool felt war pennants 15 by 35 inches in size featuring the correct flag colors of European nations at war. A flag coupon and 15 cents (20 cents by mail) gets a pennant, inviting readers to start a collection and decorate their homes.
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