Insects as Vectors and Disease Carriers
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
4
The Kind of Beauty That Endures
Essay contrasts Mrs. Madeline Force Astor’s beauty parlor wealth with ordinary women’s toil in New York. It argues true beauty lies in service and social justice, urging awareness of economic inequality and reform. It closes with a quip about a Washington state fair “Better Baby” contest and pig counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Force Astor
John Jacob Astor
New York City
Madeline Force
Marcel Irons
Washington State Fair
Independence praise for Poindexter and La Follette in Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly lauds Senator Miles Poindexter and Senator Robert La Follette for independence in voting for the tariff bill. The piece notes their willingness to cross party lines during a crisis, praising courage and national focus over party loyalty. The editorial quotes various opinions and snatches of commentary on current political figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Harper's Weekly
la Follette
Poindexter
Senate
Robert la Follette
Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair With Quick Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming dandruff disappears within minutes of application and hair regrows with weekly use. It promises dull or damaged hair becomes light, fluffy, and lustrous, with increased volume after a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Beginning of Commodus Rule Marks Fall of Rome
A diary entry notes the start of Commodus's reign in A D 180 following Marcus Aurelius. It attributes fatal consequences to unchecked autocracy, contrasting earlier rulers like Nerva Trajan Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius. The piece predicts decline and notes 23 emperors in the next 400 years with many murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodus
Marcus Aurelius
Nerva Trajan
Hadrian
Poem and Inquiries From the Editor and Readers
A fragmented reader submission includes a humorous poem fragment and a series of curious questions about authorship and a political figure. The page also notes two teenage boys asking about a gubernatorial nickname and a German sausage maker, with a playful tone and slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Grey
Arkansas
Our Precise Artist and the Liquor Question
A quirky column notes varied views on liquor, fashion, and politics. It cites Ohio agriculture studies with 118000 children, Pennsylvania chemist warnings on green hose, an 87 year old pickpocket in New York, and Oregon hop crops amid supply and demand ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New York
True-to-Nature Teeth Offer Youthful Look and Durability
An ad claims dental elegance comes from a specialist not a student. It promises cool light and durable teeth that restore youth by plumping cheeks and reducing wrinkles. Beautiful molds on vulcanite priced at 5 10 and 15 dollars per set with full guarantee.
Resinol Heals 25-Year Eczema Case Shown in Ad
A Philadelphia woman recounts twenty five years of eczema with facial pimples itch and pain. After using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap her condition cleared and she can go out without shame. The ad urges readers to obtain a free trial from Resinol Dept 21 R Baltimore MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hellmuth
Appletree St
Dept
Resinol
Baltimore
Mde
Bobbie Knew Better Shakespearean Quip Goes Local
A humorous exchange compares Shakespeare and Burns with mock high regard and mocks a king's fate. The dialogue ridicules the idea that Burns outshines Shakespeare and ends with a joke about a crown and a hanging over a chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie
Bobbie Burns
Robbie
Woman Reform by Marriage: Reforms a Man's Finances
A wry remark notes that a woman can commonly reform a man by marrying him through controlling his spending and directing his money. The line reflects humor about marital finance and social norms of courtship.
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims natural ingredients strengthen and renew kidneys, provide medical aid, and offer quick results without harmful drugs, sold by Bartell's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartell’s Drug Stores
Look at That Jaw, Then You'll Get an Idea of the Man
A portrait of Clay Allen depicts a future district attorney with a strong jaw and determined gaze. The piece traces his path from Northwestern football standout to military service, early law career in Indian Territory, Seattle practice, and steady climb in Democratic politics. It notes his 28 years and marriage, with ties to Kansas roots and 1928 Seattle address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Baker College
Kansas State
Annabel
Baker
Alleghanien
Allen
Clay
Clay Allen
United States
Western Washington
Baptist College
Baptist School
Northwestern University
Kansas
Nix
Walter M. French
Skagit County
Walter
Seattle
Volunteers
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Kansas Senate
Bryng
Wilson Star
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Witeeg
North Broadway
The Tramp Demands Money From Georgie
A street tramp confronts Georgie and threatens violence to force discovery of money. Georgie reveals the wealth is in an old vest in the kitchen. Moments later the battered man is dumped outside, unaware the father wears the same vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Government coal strike probe links Lord Murray to stock bets
London report says the National Review accuses Liberal Lord Murray of Elbank of investing about 100000 dollars in stocks likely to be affected while the government settled the 1912 coal strike. The claim ties a parliamentary floor leader to financial interests amid labor dispute actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
National Review
Lord Murray of
Elbank
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Taft
Yale
Bryan
Bill
Ryan and
Murphy
Marcum Optical CO
First Avenue
TIME
Reten
T Fain
Roy
Culmet
Mr. Grey
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Boston Dentists
Ron Marche
Corey
Albany
Caa
Abe Hurwitz
Nap
St. Helena
Corporation
Scott Calhoun
Joh
D. W. Thomas
Crem
Actul
the National Piano Manufacturers
Third Avenue
Marion Street
A. F. Ghiglione & Sons
American Portable House CO
Rattan Furniture Mfg. Co
Sixteenth Avenue West
Queen Anne
Mrs. Porter
Ee Georgetown Soda Water Works
Neil Bottled
Coca Cola
C Cheer
Wyss Celery Phosphate
Bere Phone
Sidney 59
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