This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
13
An outspoken piece argues washing clothes is the hardest, most oppressive labor for women, likening it to bondage and calling for male support and labor-saving help. It notes many women cannot keep weekly linen clean, compares washerwork to grinding toil, and praises husbands who actively assist at the tub.
An appellate court orders a fresh trial for Louis Glass in the telephone cases. It faults the prior evidence as excessive rather than insufficient, while critics mock the process and warn of public expense. The piece riffs on judges, witnesses, and a cascade of unrelated puns.
Mia Angela Dolores of the Orpheum theater speaks against ministers’ plan to close the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition on Sundays. She argues the working man deserves access to the fair for learning and education, noting workers’ long weeks and limited evening time. Dolores says the fair educates about Alaska’s real climate and agriculture, challenging its icy stereotype.
A fragment mixes a child's wish of being kidnapped for sympathy with critique of Roosevelt era pardons and officials. The piece cites cases of boodling, notes the judge's conflict of interest, and praises Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Leupp, and other Roosevelt appointees while labeling several figures as mistaken choices.
A playful exchange between a couple hints at a Christmas wedding as both romance and a birthday align. The man proposes marriage next Christmas while the woman notes her birthday falls on Christmas, adding festive irony to their plans as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A fragmentary voice offers reassurance about medical consultation and personal experience. It references long-term self-treatment and a casual, terse style that hints at informal health discourse.
In a satirical dialogue Mrs. Wicklebridge imagines an April inauguration and March retirement while insisting on white and gold decor and a staged cleaning blitz. Headlines mock her grand plans as her husband parries with ever wilder flourishes and gaudy alterations to the White House.
Mr. Lynch and his associates are reminded of definite achievements expected tomorrow afternoon, signaling a formal request for specific performance outcomes.
Bakers warn the rising price of flour makes the current doughnut production costly and unsustainable. They say the doughnut hole size and overall supply are affected as costs climb and prices rise for customers.
The passage notes Queen Anne hill could become a port of call for peace, while observers joke about a local “What’s the score?” fiend recovering his voice and comment on food costs and thin ham sandwiches as meat and flour rise.
A fragment references a biblical line and Patten’s claimed wealth in a legal or financial notice. The text suggests a comparison of daily sustenance to a large sum associated with the name Patten, implying a reported claim or settlement.
Washington, April 16. Dear Dad I reflect on the mistakes of my time and ask about old hymn tunes. The piece notes T. R. may hum it when recalling the men he appointed or trusted for advice, including Spooner whom he misjudged. It mentions federal judges and a pardon case involving a bank teller near Roosevelt’s end.
A quirky collection of aphorisms and jokes about marriage romance and family life. The snippets discuss common sense versus love affairs, gender perceptions, and social roles, featuring playful exchanges and humorous asides on dating and parenting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.