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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
4
The article praises a new Chicago morals court offering merciful parole to first offenders and hospital care for disease victims with women physicians. It calls for harsher law on entrapment men, decries past societal scorn, and welcomes a shift toward systemic aid and reform for fallen women.
A critical voice complains that the United States mismanages railroads and the postal service, arguing that government operations lack business discipline. It questions Panama Canal projects and rail policy, suggesting elite interests influence decisions while ordinary people bear the consequences.
Attorney General Tanner argues for a congressional law to govern senator elections until states pass their own. Judge Moore suggests state direct voting under represent laws might proceed. University of Washington Dean and Rep Murphine favor legislative or initiative action. The next Washington legislature likely won’t select a U.S. senator, leaving the public to face a final vote.
A rambling column surveys political temperament in Washington and Seattle. It notes Congress's caution, calls for clear action and equal rights, mentions Governor Lister, Madame Butt, and local civic issues. References to theater reviews, tax debates, and Harbor Island project delays appear amid broad social commentary.
A party of five led by dna Cackey from Sequim Washington set out early in April for the Dungenes river. They tested at 7 80 took lunch at a shaded pool, found their missing companion fishing trout, and photographed the journey before returning home at four oclock.
A quirky Star column on tom cod from the San Juan Islands describes the fish’s catlike habits and a bizarre method to catch them using cream dipped sponge and heavy firepower. Irishman Ben Swansen is noted for catching tom cods with a wall and cord setup. The piece notes collectors prize these fish and that large toms fetch up to $15 each.
A busy author boasts a striking novel cover design to outshine rivals. A street Sweeper laments losses from granting credit, while Gent refuses immediate change, promising repayment later.
A visitor remarks Col Crown appears very literary to a Negro maid mopping near scattered magazines. The maid replies that he is indeed literary and often reads in the house, reflecting the racial language of the period.
A cheeky note claims Mrs Clitherton is deeply in love and calls her husband at least a dozen times daily, speculating on what might be arousing her suspicions. The item appears in the Chicago Record Herald advertisement page with a Blake Furniture Co. listing.
The Circle invites its members to submit black ink drawings and short stories or poems on drawing paper. Entries must be addressed to Uncle Jack in care of The Star. The contest closes next Friday afternoon with a prize of a pound box of candy for the winner.
A letter from Alfneeda Karr of Mukilteo Box 84 requests a Btar Circle membership card after indicating long term tar involvement. The message asks Uncle Jack to send the card and closes with sincere regards.
An eight year old third grader at Dunlap School writes to Uncle Jack asking to join his club and requests a membership card. She signs Hazel Hendrix at 9001 Rainier Avenue.
A young reader requests a Star Circle membership card in a letter to Uncle Jack. The child, Selina Stewart, aged 12 in sixth grade, encloses a story. another note from Alice Stewart, 11, in sixth grade, asks for a membership card and mentions residence in district 8 W.
Gladys and Helen Abbott request Star Circle membership cards for themselves and send a story for this week’s contest. They mention reading The Star and note a dance at Dreamland tonight.
A flood of contributions closed Friday afternoon for the Circle club contest drawing about 100 boys and girls. Edna Caskey of Sequim Washington won a line award after a close race with three others noted for worthy entries. A list of notable participants includes Gladys Abbott Helen Rath Mattie Vaughan Vera Hults Othy Wray and others from Auburn Enumclaw Maltby Centralia Mount Vernon Riverton and Seattle area.
A 12 year old girl from Sedro Woolley asks Uncle Jack for a Star Circle membership card. Esther Jensen, 425 27th 8, signs her request in a friendly, informal note. Mary Kiens also writes seeking a membership for herself.
An 11 year old student in 7th grade writes to Uncle Jack, praising his Circle and asking for a membership card. The note includes the home address 4348 Fifth N. W. and signs Margaret Heyer.
A letter from Jesse Enumclaw requests a Circle membership card after noting a schoolmate who is a member. The writer mentions four sisters and two brothers and signs with an address in Enumclaw.
An 11 year old girl Laura Harris from Grantte Falls Washington writes to join the Splendid Circle club. She notes several schoolmates are members and asks to send men a cant t.
A collection of reader letters criticizing county actions on paying for a Judge Humphries issue, debating patriotic duty and taxpayers’ money. Letters discuss streetcar fares and penny refunds, auto driver licensing as a reform, Bible in schools, and approval of Panama Canal act with public viewpoints and local notices.
The notice lists current shows in several venues including Metropolitan The Pachelor n Baby Moore The Prince of Pilsen Seattle o alley Mitchell stock The Thief Orpheum Vaudeville Empress Vaudeville Pantages Vaudeville Grand Vaudeville CLEMMER Photoplays Melbourn Photoplays Alhambra Photoplays and assorted motion pictures at multiple houses.
A fragmented line shows a wish for “the Manual” and a remark about Ike. The readable text presents a cryptic prompt fragment rather than a full event or quote.
Dorothy Wray of Lowell Washington writes to Uncle Jack asking to join The Star Circle club and requests a membership card after missing the initial contest card. She asks for the card to be sent.
A young reader from Burlington Washington writes to request a membership card for The Star. She mentions she is 11 years old in the fourth grade and enjoys drawing people, sending a picture of a girl’s head.
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