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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
4
An official bulletin by Dr. S. S. Goldwater cites alcohol’s harms including higher infant mortality and poorer school work. The piece argues reducing consumption would lessen tuberculosis poverty and hospital strain, urging public welfare alignment with evidence. A second item notes a coroner jury unable to identify Frank's murderers amid mob justice in Georgia.
The column compiles light vignettes and quips about daily life. A widow recalls a $1000 stone for a late husband, a boy brags of an A, and a mother warns a tall tale ender. A birth announcement notes a 10 pound baby boy arriving on the Ridge road.
The writer expresses strong hope that relations with Germany will improve and notes reports that Germany may seek to borrow money in the United States. The piece imagines leveraging debt to pressure an end to the war.
A harsh reflection on wartime brutality mentions a Texas news item about a scalp lock taken from a Mexican killed in recent troubles. The object is displayed in the game warden's office at the Texas Capitol, highlighting callous attitudes amid conflict.
In April floods wrecked many buildings and owners seek reassessment. Law fixes January 1 for valuation, so taxes for the full year may be charged on improvements only partially completed. The writer asks if this practice is the same in other cities.
A 17 year old boy from near Arcanum Ohio named Dewey Haines harvested 55 2 3 bushels per acre on five acres, besting national averages. He studied soil and seed, applied hard work, and earlier won a boys corn record by producing 139 bushels per acre. This young farmer’s success highlights knowledge and labor as keys to high yields.
The page blends wartime blurbs and social notes from a 1918 era crowd, mentioning Chester A Arthur’s daughter’s death, aviation accidents, La bor Day speeches, science and crime studies, rail and river traffic, and local culture. It highlights figures like Oscar Cook and Leopold Godowsky, plus events in Seattle, Olympia, and Berkeley with school and police topics, barbecues, and ship arrivals.
Women returning from the sea are advised to use mercorized wax nightly to shed damaged cuticle and reveal lighter softer skin. A gentle toning rinse with saxolite and witch hazel is recommended to prevent wrinkles and protect against weather and dirt.
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