Seattle Awake to the Japanese Question in Editorials
The Star publishes letters defending and attacking Japan's influence on the Pacific coast. Readers denounce assimilating immigrants, praise or criticize barber shops, and urge free debate to reveal the coast's future. Premier Clemenceau is mentioned as aging and near retirement.
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Seattle
Amer
Ro Jay
Biter the Star
America
Pake
White Bar
Existor the Star
California
The
Star
Japan
Korea
Ie Star
Orient
Cal
Georges Clemenceau
France
Clean living and disease prevention amid postwar life
A wartime emphasis on sanitation, clean homes, food and water is contrasted with ongoing health battles at home. The article notes stored horticultural tips for dahlias and includes a shaggy serialized detective tale excerpt with Shamrock aboard a yacht and a confession about a basement beverage recipe.
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Synopele
Shamrock
Gnashon Island
Cremdementhes
Gerald BE. Fitzeecil
Watt BB Frankerhouse
Josh G. Keene
Stimpy
Charleson
Hub Stooker
Stooker
Shamirock
Slaoker
Hal
Stocker
Tia
Brooker
A Prophet in His Own Country Critique of American science pride
The piece argues Americans overvalue European science while underrating U S achievements led by Edison Ford Morgan and Lydston. It cites Voronoff’s gland transplants, San Quentin surgeons, and the proverb about prophets in their own country to urge pride in American discovery and caution against blind European deference.
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Serge Voronoff
Paris
G. Frank Lydston
Chicago
United States
Europe
Germany
England
Edison
Henry Ford
James J
Morgan
France
Atlantic
Voronoff
San Quentin
Lydston
Notable events dated October 26 across centuries
The record lists events dated October 26 from 1701 to 1825. It mentions Helen and Judith Szohitin twins born in Hungary and exhibited in England, a 1703 Enelarii storm killing many, 1777 Increase Kimball’s birth, 1795 French Assembly dissolution, 1800 Constantinople earthquake, 1807 Fontainebleau treaty, 1836 Charles Day’s death and blind charity, and the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal with De Witt Clinton influence and $7,602,000 cost.
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Helen
Judith
Szohitin
Hungary
England
Enelarii
Fontainebleau
Spain
Portugal
Charles Day
London
Erie Canal
Lake Erie
Hudson River
Rome
N. Y
de Witt Clinton
A Boston Policemans Strike The Issue of Independence
Dr. Frank Crane reports Mayor Peters defend police autonomy against control by any single group. He argues strikes betray civic oaths and compare to soldiers striking for pay. He warns democracy vs Bolshevism and notes public opinion shifting against unions after Boston events.
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Peters
Boston
Policemen’s Union
American Fedation of Labor
Can the Dead Speak to Us? by Rev. Charles Stelzle
A discussion on spiritualism and the belief that the dead can communicate with the living. The essay notes the mix of fear and hope, critiques of mediums, and biblical context including the Samuel story via the Endor witch. It weighs credibility and the possibility of genuine communication beyond superstition.
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Altho
God
Samuel
Endor
Saul
FIDDLE FIT Remedy Promises Quick Morning Rejuvenation
A health ad touts Cascarets as a cure for headaches and bowel illness claiming they cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases while drawing out poisons from the liver. The copy asserts users will feel clear rosy and fit by morning and notes the product works while you sleep.
Fire Loss and Casualties in America Highlight Risk
The report states annual fire losses total about 250 million dollars in the United States and 15,000 people die or are injured each year from fires.
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America
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U. S. Public Health Service
Uncle Sam
Wastiington
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Ringtail Junction
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Bo Hank
Mra. A. Wine
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Wise
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June
James Hope Simpson
Bank of Liverpool
Washington
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Master Watchmakers
Frank Crane
Charles Stelzle
Coats
Pasous Societe Chocolates
Dorkmalice
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OPERA
Societe
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Societe Master Kraft
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Imperial Candy Company
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Seattle Health Department
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Will
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First Presbyterian Church
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