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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
4
The U S relief cruiser North Carp arrives at Alexandretta Syria to care for American civilians and maritime personnel in the region.
A letter urges Governor to support Initiative Bill No 9 the first aid measure aiding injured workers and to expose any objections. The writer accuses the governor of stalling and cites past efforts by legislatures and a 1910 commission that drafted a workmen compensation act. The piece calls for direct public explanation and the removal of banking influence while referencing Higday and state precedents.
The Seattle Star offers a collage of political chatter from 1910 to 1913, mentioning Le Hanson’s campaign, republican hopes for senators, and Seattle’s expected support. It notes past attempts at first aid measures, labor and employer maneuvers, and a Lorimer case tied to Chicago. It also references British involvement, a divorce reform figure, and a peace prayer day with a Wilson visit.
A newspaper advertisement touts Knowl ton's Dandeline as easy and inexpensive for lustrous fluffy hair and claims it removes dandruff, stops falling hair, and grows new hair within weeks. It urges readers to test with a cloth to demonstrate quick hair gloss and softness.
A collage of fragmentary items appears with playful bits of dialogue and jokes. It blends a dramatic scene with a quip about pants and a gag about insurance and business mishaps. The rough writeups mention The Allies and a Frenchman and Scotchman, plus a painter's art misfire and a comical insurance note.
Senator Jones defends his record against alleged deceit in a partisan letter. He lists measures he supported including postal reforms, tax law changes, suffrage, labor acts, and eight hour provisions, asserting his progressive stance and urging readers to verify claims.
The Star rebukes Senator Jones for alleged hypocrisy and a $1,260 mileage claim in 1905. It calls him a hypocrite and defender of crooks, arguing the traveling expense was a covert graft and urging voters to hold him to account.
An ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney weakness and backache. It links pain to kidney issues and urges lifestyle changes like light meals and outdoor exercise. The testimonial from Guy Q. Robinson of Seattle claims the medicine cured his back pain and disrupted sleep.
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