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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
5
The article notes the hundred per cent candidate avoids direct policy by claiming he would have kept Germans from torpedoing the Lusitania and refusing to repeal the eight hour law. Sioux City and Louisville instances show evasive replies. Critics urge explicit answers for voter enlightenment.
The piece argues Referendum Bill No 8 is political spite aimed at port commissioners. It notes Gov. Lister reversed his stance urging defeat and cites Seattle’s Municipal League endorsing defeat. It warns enlargement would add four officials and politicize port governance, linking back to past Ayers terminal efforts and asserting the people of King County should control port policy.
In this Bellingham candidate comparison, Frances C. Axtell, a progressive Democrat, is contrasted with L. H. Hadley, a reactionary Republican. The piece urges independent voters to favor Axtell on public welfare and legislature experience.
A collection of short, humorous and quaint odds and ends from a rural newspaper page. The snippets mention a misty weather mood, a tough panhandler, a moving picture scene, Mr. Roberta hauling hogs to Kansas City, neighbors pooling a car for a trip, a derby with a sliding kid, and a Denver hatter solving a sliding hat problem.
A marine blue velour smock with red pontine trim, collared cuffs pockets and full coverage, promoted by Dame Fashion for warm days. Fashion Art League of America sanctions the model which pairs with a one piece street dress and wide flat hat.
Paris Oct 28 Gipsy Smith the famed evangelist will spend November to April in France doing evangelistic work under the auspices of the Y M C A He comes as a representative of the Wesleyan Methodist church and has evangelized worldwide.
George Allen of Monticello New York sues neighbor Frederick Lawrence claiming he lured the industrious toad Pedro from the Allen farm. Allen seeks exemplary damages after Pedro vanished leaving crops to suffer further bug damage.
A narrator recalls a summer and winter at Twin Fires, detailing a return from the city to a rural estate. He and Stella build a home with 30 acres, a brook, pines, and fruit. they profit from farming, crafts, and hospitality while sharing intimate moments and dreams of a rooted life. The piece celebrates lasting home, family, and nature’s quiet drama.
Mrs J S Walker of Charleston describes six months of eczema on her wrist spreading to elbows with severe itching and cracking. After using Resinol Soap and Ointment three days the redness subsided and she slept better with no itching, claiming a wonderful cure. Free samples offered by Resinol.
After a taxing day or illness threat, the ad promotes Peruna as a preventive tonic to boost heart function circulation and digestion. It urges using the tablet form for carryable daily use and claims Peruna guards against influenza and general ill health.
Stella enjoys rural April at Twin Fires as spring signs unfold with frogs hens and plough scenes. The narrator notes a harmonious idyll ending with contentment and the prospect of continued peaceful years, despite hints of a final chapter to the tale.
A reader argues judges are human and deserve rehabilitation like others. The letter cites Judge Root and criticizes his past actions and compensation views, urging caution about his fitness for the superior court bench and expressing personal distrust.
J H Gilmore of Birmingham Washington argues against renewing a judge who has erred and compares the idea to giving failed political parties another chance. He would prefer a fresh candidate with comparable qualifications, condemning both the judge and the old parties for not delivering on pledges.
The speaker recounts a lawsuit with Henry J. Gorin over attorney fees. Gorin claimed $822.01, the speaker offered $50, Gorin sued to fix the amount. Gorin named Judge Root as a witness. the judge testified services were worth $900 to $1,000.
A letter trail shows Judge Gordon and law firm discussing a railroad case with Root. Gordon allegedly dictated changes to the Supreme Court opinion, while Root admitted imprudence and resigned as the legislature moved toward inquiry.
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