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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

4

Lodge presses Hughes on what he would have done

The scene centers on Senator Lodge challenging candidate Hughes with the election question What would you have done if you had been in power The piece portrays Lodge's stance that voters deserve a direct answer and critiques the Democratic side for asking a similar speculative question Massachusetts rhetoric and national response are noted as part of the political debate

Mr. Hughes Sen Old Guard Massachusetts United States Lodge Hughes Coe Lockhard Lidgerwood

Northwestern farmers rally to build a packing and grain exchange

The text describes Farmers' efforts in North Dakota and neighboring states to form market bureaus and a Society of Equity approach. It outlines plans for a terminal grain facility in St Paul, a grain exchange, and a Fargo packing plant to sell meat directly to consumers, aiming to bypass big mills and lower retail prices amid a long running movement.

Australia Commonwealth Dakotas Society of Equity Arts League North Dakota St. Paul Minnein Combine Grain Exchange Paul Equity Fargo American Society of

Republicans Split Over Referendum Push From Club

An editorial notes a split within the state Republican ranks over referendum laws. It says progressives oppose restoring old party lines and criticizes a Young Men's Republican club and county committee for urging support of seven referendum measures, including limiting direct primaries and union picketing rights. It questions the club’s alignment with progressives amid party realignment.

Republican Party Young Men's Republican Club Republican County Committee Poindexter County Central Committee

Ford predicts affordable self charging electric car by Christmas

Henry Ford promises an electric automobile that generates its own power at very low cost and will be affordable to every man. If fulfilled, this could reduce male conflict and shift focus from war toward common ownership and progress.

Henry Ford Oscar

Hodge Case Spotlighted Not Schlitz in Mil Waukee

In Seattle the steamer President docked a man named Bishop with a large amount of booze in his baggage, drawing attention as a notable prohibition era incident. Beers, a preacher, has run for Congress as a frequent prohibition candidate in Seattle. Democratic and Republican headquarters are in the Lyon building, prompting sparing commentary on its naming. Charlies Demming committed suicide, with no stated motive, after an entry to his room to write before dinner. The Denver Post notes burglars often seek locked safes as a deterrent.

Bishop Seattle Beers Congress Eeashia Charlies Demming Denver Post

Society Matron Heads Party to Explore Jungles

Newport notes Mrs. A Hamilton Rice sails with her husband Dr A Hamilton Rice, famed South American explorer, for an expedition into the Amazon’s upper reaches aboard the yacht Alberta. The voyage is financed by three London Geographical Society members and follows Mrs Rice’s survivor story from the Titanic.

Newport R. J Amazon A. Hamilton Rice

Lidgerwood Faces Blackmail Ruse In Copah Chase

Superintendent Lidgerwood pursues a web of corruption tied to the Mesa Building and Loan collapse as ex-officials threaten to expose Hallock. A late night encounter in Copah yards reveals a deranged figure seeking revenge on Rankin, hinting at a larger feud in the small kingdom Lidgerwood rules.

Horton Rufford Lidgerwood Flemister McCloskey Hallock Lidger

Killer in Red Desert shapes a tense westward drama

In Angels the Red Desert tale grows as Howard Lidgerwood, amid a railway car party, uncovers murders and mine scheming connected to Flemister and Wire-Sliver. Madgie’s frantic pleas, Lockhard’s recollections, and Eleanor Brewster’s return fuel a web of threats, romance, and alleged crime.

Red Desert Angels Judson Eleanor

California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Quick Child Relief

A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative that cleanses stomach liver and bowels to relieve colds fevers and throat pain. It claims rapid relief for cross pale fussy children and warns against counterfeit products.

California California Wig Syrup Company

Pape's Diapepsin for Indigestion and Bad Stomach

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for sour gassy upset stomach heartburn and indigestion. It claims the preparation settles stomachs in five minutes and explains it regulates weak stomachs with millions of annual sales and a fifty cent box.

Pape

Dentist Dr Brown Extends Evening Hours For Dental Work

The Right Dr Brown announces evening dental services from 7 to 11 p.m. at his Cherry Street foot location, offering to help workers who cannot take layoffs to schedule treatment.

Brown Cherry St

Luncheon Aboard Red Butte Western With Brewster and Guests

President Brewster hosts Howard Lidgerwood on the Nadia private car en route to Angels. A mixed group including Miss Eleanor Brewster and two younger companions share a luncheon in the car’s state-room, while nerves and romance mix with talk of copper prospects and regional mining excitement.

Ruby Gulch Flemister Little Butte Howard Leadville Denver Little Butteridge Fremister Lidgerwood Jlidgerwood Jefferis Eleanor Brewster Red Butte Angels Mr. Brewster van Lew Herbert Howard Lidgerwood Timanyon

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief

An advertisement urges readers to buy a trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil from their druggist. It claims immediate relief from neuralgia pain by rubbing the affected area, says the oil is harmless, and emphasizes it stops pain instantly in the face, head, or any body part.

St. Jacobs St. Jacobs Oi

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Nets the Star Senator Lodge Charles E Democratic Lyon John Mrs. Dorkins Mr. Dorkins Maria Tarr Petvacrs Stephen Marie Petrach Cleveland Ss of Baker's Cocoa Walter Baker & Co.Ltd Dorchester, Mass Fiemister and Mr. Lidgerwood Tam Copahr Lance Copah Pacific Southwestern Rankin Everett True Rible Builermaker Gridley Albert Hansen Second Ave Madison Holly
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