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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
4
William Jolee, a longtime clothing salesman, says married fat men are the easiest to sell to and less troublesome than single bachelors or cranky older men. He notes women often pick better, and that two well made suits beat three cheaper ones. He adds that men over 30 are generally satisfied and good natured, while the work offers insight into human nature.
A satirical piece praises a fictional bill to bar chorus girls from wearing red, white, and blue tights and mockingly salutes a Minnesota house crimes and punishments committee. It lampoons patriotic display and theater dress norms with references to Horatio and the flag.
A Chicago man, overcome by despair, inflicted multiple self injuries including twelve stabs and a throat cut. He survived but faces a grave health outlook with little expectation of rapid recovery.
The column mocks chauffeurs who misread routes to Ormonde Beach and teases Secretary B Kallinger as stubbornly old fashioned. It notes Col. Roosevelt will endure scrutiny amid crowds and photographers, while recalling a Spokane incident.
A fragmented report notes Pittrich as a poor foreigner to be pursued to explain alleged guilt, offering that he must face life in jail. The snippet suggests a controversial pursuit amid unclear charges and motives.
A man recalls a late night call at a branch office and meets Virginia Werton who reveals she is Jim’s twin and his shared partner with her, while he learns he is her illustrator. The coincidence of the number 4797 ties the love triangle together and underscores the narrator’s conflicted feelings.
A collage of stray conversations, spoof lines, and mock quotes unfolds in a chaotic urban vignette. The piece threads snippets about a prescription clerk, a fanciful swell, political quips, and humorous asides from assorted newspapers and readers. A playful collage tone captures late century urban chatter and social satire.
Incomplete OCR text shows a dialogue about learning, discipline, and avoiding humiliation. The passage references a father speaking to a son with advice on study, attention, and handling questions. Names and context are garbled, but emphasis remains on responsibility and growth.
The article notes Prince Edward of Wales at 18 still under royal supervision and schooling into his twenties. It contrasts Crown Prince William’s son in Germany and Prince Olaf of Norway starting military education, with Queen Victoria reshaping royal nurseries and delaying rigid etiquette.
The Johnston Co presents four piano clubs offering wholesale prices on new pianos from Kimball to Schumann. Members pay small down payments and weekly sums, with options for monthly plans. Stock is large, instruments are brand new and warrantied, and the deal ends once clubs fill.
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