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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
7
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The piece argues against high coal prices in Newcastle and Pittsburgh and praises Robert La Follette for proposing government ownership of coal mines transport and sale. It condemns railroad barons and monopolies and predicts a shift toward self government by the people with Uncle Sam leading. It heralds a nationwide reformation led by the Wisconsin reformer and foretells repercussions for British Columbia.
The Rev. Albert Ehrgott of East Side Baptist Church in Portland mixed theology with running a labor bureau and a cooperative grocery for the poor. His flock fired him as he prioritized bazaars oyster suppers and calls on wealthy members over aiding unemployed neighbors.
Pacific coast cities unite for a cooperative festival campaign led by the Congress of Festivals held in San Francisco on April 2. Each city will publish ads of 100000 or more to promote its celebration while sharing details of other festivals in a single packet. No back biting allowed.
A scattered collection notes money, elections, cookbooks, and tin exports. It contrasts a cook book with a cook made cookbook, mentions 98,893,066 pounds of tin exported from the Malay states in 1911, and cites large olive harvests in Seville and Italy while noting cultural terms for peanuts in Vera Cruz and a deaf friendly alarm clock design.
A fragmented dialogue features The Jakesemith and Rimesmith arguing about keeping the wolf away and a humorous plan to barbecue him. Mr Newpop anxiously weighs senses while a bachelor suggests weighing chopped legs separate.
A clipped dialogue reveals a pattern of favors and small loans among friends. One speaker notes a ten time request for five dollars owed, while another jokes about avoiding the roadhouse to save costs, hinting at prior minor expenses.
Fragmentary notes suggest a discussion on stock holdings across 37 corporations and possible ties to political life. The text hints at public interest and perceived influence but lacks clear events or named entities.
A St. Louis Republic quote features a mother answering a boy’s question about God knowing all. The boy plans to skip prayers tonight, while a joke about a husband’s punctual return in a taxicab from a neighbor adds a sly domestic humor note.
A harsh tirade targets a lazy worker accused of shirking duties and avoiding garden tasks. The speaker scorns the recipient for failing to take initiative and warns against being duped by further green vegetable grafting schemes.
Content shows garbled dialogue about a child and cake, with later talk of a “young millionaire” and an “old billionaire.” The excerpt appears to be a fragmented newspaper feature or interview text with unclear context and no clear outcome or date.
A Boston Transcript excerpt notes Kate Bragson claiming she has refused marriage a thousand times. Ethel confirms the boast citing Gus asking for marriage and Kate replying No, a thousand times no.
A humorous exchange between Mrs Byron and Mr Dike centers on a wife viewing $20 hats. Mr Byron defends his wife’s right to see such hats, highlighting a light domestic dispute over spending on fashion.
A troubled girl confides in Pele Mele about a secret revealed by Bertha that she cannot disclose. The exchange centers on a mystery she has forgotten.
Gabe-Yea Spinks served as fiction editor of the Congressional Record in Washington. He reportedly inserted stage directions such as cheers and laughter in speeches published daily, a curious practice noted in Cincinnati Enquirer coverage.
A quirky quip frames the quick as those who leap from time’s road. The fragment contrasts a wife’s sense of proportion with a gown joke, mentioning a $200 gown and a $10 dog as a pointed aside in Kansas City Journal style.
A collection of humorous exchanges from several papers includes a quip about a lawyer praising his own conduct in court and a friend noting the client was not acquitted.
Col Bourbon claims the city wastes more than one million gallons of water each month with Maj Sourmash questioning the fact. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the exchange as reported in the cartoon dialogue.
A lengthy critique argues that Washington state uses a crooked caucus path to name presidential delegates, denying direct primaries and steering outcomes through county and state conventions. It warns the people face a manipulated choice among Taft Roosevelt La Follette and Bryan, urging public involvement.
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