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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
7
Governor Lister orders probe into Seattle gas rate case amid public outcry. Critics say the Public Service Commission raised rates without a hearing, breaching promises to grant a hearing and jeopardizing public faith in state governance. The dispute centers on fairness, decency, and the right of Seattle to present its case.
The Davenport Times cites Mayor John Berwald signaling heavy council duties and the strain of coordinating warrants resolutions and certificates during the week of the upcoming council meeting. He notes many citizens rely on city actions, insisting the mayor’s office consumes substantial time and salary for public service.
A moral tale contrasts an ambitious climber who seeks shortcuts with a steady plodder who stays on the path. The climber chases goals by climbing hills to glimpse the end, tiring himself, while the plodder perseveres along the road and, upon arrival, understands the goal. The piece crowns consistent effort over restless ambition.
The piece argues autumn signals a shift from travel to home life as nature readies for winter. It celebrates returning to family gatherings, familiar rooms, books, friendships, and the warmth of the hearth, with autumn symbolizing the year’s harvest of memory and love.
A June editorial praises a potential baker strike in response to government license efforts to lower bread prices. It argues big bakers and other food packers should strike to force consumers to bake and preserve independence, criticizing reliance on outsiders for staples.
In Constantinople Wilhelm of the Hohenzollerns and the sultan of Turkey met, embraced, and exchanged high decorations. The meeting was described as a brotherhood in blood despite Christian and Mohammedan identities. The piece suggests shared aims of conquest and bloodshed linking Europe and the Ottoman realm.
Claiming rapid relief from backache kidney and bladder troubles the ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Ol Capsules as cleansing kidneys purifying blood and curing related disorders. It urges urgent use for symptoms like painful urination and cloudy urine and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a few days.
The article details a civilian sanitary corps of medical detectives aiding the army to prevent disease in cantonments. It highlights experts from universities and health boards, their broad roles beyond doctors, and efforts to curb rats mosquitoes flies and other plague carriers to protect soldiers.
David Whitcomb, federal administrator for Washington, forms a committee to devise fuel conservation methods for industrial plants and to instruct firemen and engineers. Members include Archibald Downer, W. N. Melirtar, H. W. Beecher, C. C. Moore, and H. H. Rotten. Whitcomb notes railroads and power plants use 60 percent of national coal while domestic use accounts for 20 percent.
Advertises Pope's Diapepain as a quick harmless cure for dyspepsia, fermentation, and acidity. Claims five minute relief from stomach distress, with sixty cent large cases at drug stores and broad popular use nationwide.
Gunner William G Clancy who carried the Stars and Stripes at Vimy Ridge April 9 1917 writes from High Wycombe England asking for an American tobacco comfort box. He notes two years in the war and three wounds and says he will receive a gold medal from the U S Army and Navy Bazaar with the tobacco fund shipment.
Letters discuss British inmates joining the army and a proposed public response to aid deportation costs. The second letter critiques a telephone strike and labor politics, contrasting workers and business leaders in the economy. John C. Rathbun signs University Station.
The Star editor urges Liberty Bond buyers to wear their buttons alongside the American flag. He notes many bondholders do not wear them and suggests the visible pairing could boost support.
An array of battlefield slang defines roles and meals, from C C the commanding officer to top sergeant and buck private. Terms like loot for lieutenant noncom for non commissioned officer and bunk fatigue describe rest periods. Horse marks salted meat and 8 6 8 signals same old hash as standard mess fare.
Sufferers of eczema blotches ringworm and related skin troubles can find relief with Zemo from drug stores at 35c or 1.00 for a large bottle. Prompt daily use soothes cleanses and heals quickly without greasiness saving further distress. The E W Rose Co Cleveland O endorses this remedy.
At a Municipal League luncheon Dr. H. H. Gowen spoke on Responsibilities of American Nationalism. Jackson Silbaugh urged the city to own a gas plant if Seattle Lighting Co raises rates. Capt John Flemming related torpedoing experiences aboard a German submarine.
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