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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
4
Senator Jones once defended Lorimer over his 1909 Senate seat purchase and now the state faces a conflict as Lorimer faces 36 federal counts for misusing depositor funds. The piece implies Jones could be drawn back to defend Lorimer amid upcoming elections.
The piece pits John A. Campbell, a shingle weaver and leg injury survivor, against Lin Hadley a banker-connected lawyer in a battle for the Second congressional district covering King County outside Seattle. Campbell touts eight hour laws for women, minimum wage support, and trade schools while Hadley is accused of serving special privilege and corporate interests. Campbell urges voters to back the common people.
The piece cites Congressman Mann warning about nations rising to civilization, noting the Chinese and Japanese as examples. It frames the warning as timely given global tensions and predicts potential conflict as these powers advance scientifically and militarily.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for upset stomach indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from drug stores noting it acts like magic and is a harmless scientific preparation for home use.
In a pair of letters to The Star Edith Levi condemns health officials actions while A. M. commends Mother Ryther and her work. The exchange reflects local debate over public health and a prominent activists' treatment.
Vienna reports ongoing cholera outbreaks with frequent new cases. Doctors push inoculation efforts and note one treatment may confer immunity for three months.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from headaches and neuralgia with Dr James Headache Powders costing 10 cents per package. It touts worldwide efficacy and urges readers to buy at any drug store to end suffering.
A U S consular message to the state department suggests Russian troops may abandon Warsaw. The consul asks permission to protect British interests if the city falls to German forces as German advance resumes in southern Russian Poland and other areas.
An advertisement claims a simple scalp treatment dissolves dandruff with four ounces of a liquid product available at drug stores. It promises instant relief from itching and shedding and asserts repeated use will eradicate all flakes. The copy promotes the product as inexpensive and effective for restoring hair shine and health.
Ole Hanson, progressive candidate for U S senator, told reporters in Aberdeen Washington that his campaign has moved beyond the doubtful period and he will win. He said Senator Jones is inviting other senators to campaign for him and warned they cannot wash out Lorimer or alter the November result.
A confused sketch mixes a complaining man about a dishonest lawyer and burdensome baggage with a fictitious Slavic village battle scene. The text includes a shouted slogan Przemyel Przemsyl, a punchline about prize fighters by the pound, and a jokey query about curing a ham.
An old advertisement hawks Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution for stomach trouble. It claims eating after meals eases digestion, reduces work for stomach intestines liver and pancreas, and urges readers to carry tablets and buy a box. Free samples offered by mail from Marshall Michigan.
A witness describes wartime autos transforming warfare from marching to motorized transport. Buses deliver bread and Red Cross wounded to trenches while auto trucks carry soldiers, reducing drum and bugle music as engines replace marching rhythms.
Boston October 14 Manager Stallings of the Braves hailed his players as fighters and a gamer team that proved it was not luck in defeating the Athletics for the title. Connie Mack declined to congratulate Stallings citing a clash over sportsmanship and Johnson style rhetoric.
Aging health hinges on regular bowels and avoiding violent cathartics. A mild laxative tonic, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, blends simple herbs with pepsin and is sold by druggists. Price fifty cents to one dollar per bottle. For a free sample write to Dr W B Caldwell, 461 Washington Ave, Monticello, IA.
A longtime stomach specialist asserts most stomach discomfort stems from excess acid and fermentation. He recommends taking one to two teaspoonfuls of bisulated magnesia with water after meals to neutralize acid and stop fermentation, enabling normal digestion.
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