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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
4
The piece reflects on belief in the possible and the lessons from failures. It cites the aeroplanist, Zeppelin schemes, wealth, alcohol, and public figures to argue that even failed paths reveal what is impossible and warn against wrong routes. It notes Mr. Jeffries, Dr Crippen, the Madison Street line, and local labor shifts.
W H Clarke filed for the lower house from the 41st district confirming his bid amid a tangled race history with Dr Ghent who switched from the senate to the house. Kennedy and Clarke both filed yesterday as Ghent withdrew, Kennedy aligned with the liberal voters in the district. David R Himelhoch, secretary of the King county delegation, faces opposition as his role heightens scrutiny ahead of the Tacoma state convention. James E Bradford filed for prosecuting attorney as a Republican candidate aiming to court union labor support. The North Side Republican club meets at Junction hall Ballard with John L Wilson as speaker. In a three way race for commissioner McKenzie leads amid splits between Carrigan and Beckingham.
A village tale recounts Josh Biggina claiming to invent a carrot and turnip harvesting machine. The device malfunctions spectacularly at David Bingham's carrot lot, injuring townsfolk, tearing clothes, and disrupting the scene before the metallic bug collapses. The episode ends with Biggina's failed invention.
A humorous column outlines elaborate, garish costumes and actions to appear wealthy. It suggests women wear bright hats and sandpaper to simulate skirts, carry a black pocketbook with a poodle, and bend with exaggerated pose while gushing. It also prescribes masculine acts to mimic affluence and subtly mock social pretensions.
A bibliographic note on Fred Schaefer’s Letters From a Gentleman to His Wife in the Country outlining author, title and publication context. It presents a literary correspondence framed by domestic themes and historical era characteristics.
A wartime sweetheart’s letter from a devoted husband describes missing his partner in Clamville, cooking a steak dinner, sending twenty five dollars, and promising to be good. He mentions a canary, Kitty, chores, and waiting for her return with affectionate, humorous lines.
Dorothy Johns who lives in Mexico and writes for American Magazine discusses espionage and “slavery” in the southern republic. She cites a Mexican lawyer and a senor describing how wives watch husbands and parents spy on children, with a girl bought for 400 dollars and destined for forced marriage or sale.
Public Eye notes Iowa Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver has risen in prominence by championing Pinchot’s position in the Ballinger affair and sharp remarks about President Taft. A future chapter in his political ascent is anticipated. Also recounts a basket picnic mishap with ants consuming the lunch.
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