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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1914

Page

4

Vote Mills and Pemberton for Washington Supreme Court

An editorial urges voters to elect Judge Edgar C Mills and Judge W H Pemberton to the Washington Supreme Court, arguing Wilson rejected Chadwick for federal judgeship and that Mills and Pemberton are independent, nonpartisan, and resistant to reactionary or corporate influence. It warns against supporting Mills’ or Pemberton’s opponents and stresses the impact of a pro reform bench.

Stephen J. Chadwick Wilson C. H. Hanford Clint Howard Washington Supreme Court of Chadwick Ballinger-Hanford-Howard Jeremiah Neterer Bellingham Neterer W. H. Pemberton Edgar C. Mills United States Washington, D. C Pemberton Mills Holcomb Humphries

War's end may widen gender gap. refugee women risk danger

Before the war women outnumbered men in Europe. after fighting ends the imbalance grows and many women may flee to America. Experts warn influx could fuel exploitation and strain social safeguards prompting calls for stronger minimum wage and child laws. A 16 year old girl incident in Chicago leads to arrests of cafe and hotel owners amid other notes. egg prices listed.

Europe America Chihas

Ely's Cream Balm Opens Blocked Nostrils and Catarrh

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick remedy for clogged noses head catarrh and colds. It claims instant relief from stuffed passages and discharge with a small bottle available at drug stores promising morning improvement and soothing healing of inflamed membranes.

Ely Juset

Odd Bits and Jokes From Harper's and Philadelphia Ledger

A collection of humorous vignettes includes an iceman and a thirsty housewife, a beer gift rejected for policy, a petty thief joking about stealing, a grocer’s pun on a sign, a farewell at a door, a child naming a teddy bear Gladly with cross eyes, a wife misreading bigamy in headlines, and a quip about war reducing front page content and other 1920s zingers.

Fceman

Be a Pantry Pirate Once More With Stuart's Tablets

Advertising copy promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach upset and loss of appetite. It claims tablets mix with food, relieve post meal distress, restore appetite, and renew digestion, urging readers to buy from their local druggist or request a free sample from the F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Receipts Drop at American Express Co in Year End Figures

Receipts of American Express Co fall in UU. S. for the last year to $46,102,949 from $47,449,009 the year before. Parcel post is held responsible.

American Express Co UU. S

California Syrup of Figs promotes bowel relief for children

A vintage health ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for kids and adults. It claims coated tongues signal constipation and promises gentle, gripe-free relief within hours. Warns against counterfeit syrups and instructs buyers to seek a 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California Drogeist California Fig Syrup Company

How to Stop Stomach Torment Advice From a Well Known Physician

A physician explains most stomach distress stems from stomach acidity after meals. He urges taking Bisulated Magnesia dissolved in water after each meal to neutralize acid, halt fermentation, and relieve pain within five minutes. The remedy is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.

Boy With Epidemic Meningitis Improves After Serum

Carl Hollstrum age nine of 6514 Fremont avenue has epidemic meningitis, a rare Seattle case. He lies near death after a week but Dr. B T Taake reports possible recovery following Friday night serum injection. The disease is contagious but not as deadly as infantile paralysis and may spread if unchecked.

Carl Hollstrum Fremont Av Seattle B. T. Taake Taake

Wilson Likes King A Very Likeable Royal Pair

Henry Lane Wilson, former minister to Belgium and Mexico, calls King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium a very likable, friendly pair with likable children.

Albert Belgium Henry Lane Wilson Mexico

Nickel Pleated Square Frame Component

A 7x12 nickel pleated square item listed with a 19 inch hard rubber double clamp suitable for bicycle or motorcycle frames. The record notes a price of 156 and unit price of 1.00, indicating sale or catalog details for a hardware component.

Visitor to Mrs Wilson Beholds Belgian Soldiers

Wilson recounts visits to Mrs John L Wilson at the palace and praises Belgian soldiers for their fighting efficiency, once believing they were poorly drilled and equipped. He notes the informal, lovable family atmosphere and expresses surprise at their capabilities.

John L. Wilson Wilson

Wonder Millinery Store Closes Second Avenue Location

Seattle women flocked to the Wonder Millinery sale as the Second Avenue shop neared closeout. Forty thousand dollars in stock marked down to twenty to sixty five cents, with hats, tams, wings and feathers, silks and turbans offered at steep discounts. The sale continues until stock is exhausted at 1523 Second Avenue a few doors north of Pike Street.

Wonder Millinery Company Second Avenue Pike Street Wonder Millinery Upper Wonder

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