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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
4
Prof. M. G. Brambilla of the Olympus orchestra laments old ragtime and tin pans in Seattle restaurants. He notes patrons now demand higher music quality, with favorites like The Glow Worm and Schubert tunes, and stresses applause as the life of art.
The Star accuses Prosecuting Attorney George F. Vanderveer of using his office to block criticism of his former associates and to influence the arrest of its editor. The piece questions his motives, noting his past political ties and suggesting bluffing to benefit his former law firm.
A vivid remark on life’s vanities, tracing how Abd al Hamid’s ascent faded into decline, illustrating the transient nature of power and fame within a reflective frame.
An argument in favor of taxing wealth outlines income from inherited property and criticizes reliance on tariff and indirect taxes. It notes a house rent yielding $10,000 and contrasts earned wages with unearned income, advocating income taxes as a fairer revenue source. It argues tariffs keep subsidies and monopolies, suggesting Congress could lower tariffs if incomes rose.
A reader accuses Editor Star of political arrest and warns the editor to align with Sheriff Bob Hodge. The letter denounces medical ads and touts justice, urging bold stance and support from a certain class while criticizing perceived corruption and office holders. Wittekopf signs from Minor Avenue.
In April an Iowa judge ruled on a baggage handler case involving B Welch and C P Case at the Chicago and North Western depot. The decision reflects harsh language toward baggage men and signals penalties may be enforced.
A poem praising The Star as a high minded journal free of corruption. It extols candor discretion and righteousness and calls for continued noble work and public service expressing unwavering support for the newspaper and its mission.
Peters the bank cashier hides a copper slump and thefts from the Investment Trust. Brownson secretly substitutes funds to cover the loss while Peters spirals toward ruin. Auditors reveal the scheme, Brownson recovers the two thousand, and Peters faces consequences.
A poem fragment questions moral faults and public accountability. It contrasts the idle worker who sponges from others with the shirker who steals and faces punishment. It speculates on a future generation that will challenge inequality from coast to coast.
A collection of quips and witticisms mixing proverbs and social quips. The items range from double meanings about fashion and vanity to playful banter on marriage and travel. The piece captures an old newspaper’s light humor column voice with varied snippets and a few noted names.
A vintage Fels-Naptha advertisement extols the soap’s cleaning strength claiming it replaces extra hands on washday. It touts dirt dissolution in thirty minutes with cool or warm water, no boiling, and easy rinsing, urging readers to follow wrapper directions.
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