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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
4
Diana Dillpickles stars in a feature that follows a quirky journey through unlikely events. The piece traces character moments and a humorous arc set against a small town backdrop, capturing the flavor and tone of the era.
The Star drops its support for Judge O R Holcomb after he aligned with standpat judges Chadwick Crow and others. It urges independent voters to back only two candidates, E G Mills and W H Pemberton, and to vote for three if desired but with two independent choices emphasized.
A terse telegraph dispatch from the United Press features brief city and national items. The notice highlights routine society and civic topics with concise, factual phrasing typical of late era newspapers.
A critic condemns a legal expert who argues murder and violence can be excused as transitory frenzy. The piece cites a neurotic woman, a straining judge, and reflexive wartime violence to lampoon the idea that temporary insanity should erase accountability.
Early war fears shut the New York Stock Exchange as uncertainty spreads. Reports flag cholera in Hungary and unsettled, costly Mexican and international affairs raise questions about market legitimacy and future stability. The note mentions Chicago and West Coast chatter, plus a Seattle lodging ad amid the turmoil.
The Great Northern railway offers Christmas excursion fares between all points in Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia from December 18 to 24 with return by January 5. The round trip price equals one and one third of the one way fare.
Multimillionaire James Cox Brady marries Lady Victoria May Perry in a Monmouth Beach ceremony. The high profile union links prominent social figures and local society pages.
Daily war analysis notes Gen. von Boehm fails to block allied southward retreat from Ostend. French occupation of Ypres threatens von Beseler flank. British and Belgian forces may unite with French to strike a strengthened center. Germans seek port control while British sea power remains decisive.
A home care guide recommends bathing the face with Resinol Beep and hot water, applying Regine Ointment for ten minutes, then washing with Resinol Soap and cold water. Use once or twice daily to soothe pores, heal pimples and blackheads, and leave skin clear. Resinol Ointment and Soap stop itching and aid skin sores, wounds, and chafing. free literature offered by Resinol Dept. 43-R, Baltimore Md.
A health remedy advises flushing the kidneys with a mild saline solution and rad Salta to ease kidney backache. It promotes high water intake and daily lemon grape lithia salts drink to neutralize urine acids and keep kidneys active.
New York reports Tony the human onion arrived from Naples aboard the San Giovanni as a stowaway. He was found unconscious in the hold after devouring大量 onions and garlic, causing auto intoxication. Fifteen passengers fainted from the odor and officials struggled to remove him. Tony will stay aboard until the ship reaches Naples.
Southern bankers and planters announce that a 150 million dollar fund raised to finance the cotton crop is assured, signaling strong financial backing for upcoming planting season and market plans.
Gas prices have continually declined since artificial gas first became public, remaining among the smallest household expenses. As other commodities rise, gas stays economical for all classes, with Seattle rates now very affordable and the gas company expanding service quality. Main 6767.
Construction begins on twin tunnels linking Manhattan and Brooklyn beneath the East River. Engineers prepare the route for a new commuter linkage with expected progress over the coming months.
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