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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
4
A column explains municipal bonds as a tool for funding public works with taxpayer backing. It contrasts small denomination bonds for individuals with bank finance, urging Seattle to adopt a bond proposition to fund streets and schools, noting St Paul success. It ends with a brief cultural note on fashion and a Dallas death anecdote.
Rosy but harsh editorial notes a girl driven to suicide after a known man’s treachery. It condemns male privilege and calls for fair treatment of women, referencing Debs and Christian society. The piece mixes social critique with scattered regional items and sensational anecdotes.
An advertisement promotes a dentist Dr. L. R. Clark offering pain free care and cut prices on plates and gold crowns with a written guarantee. Location is 9405 Third Ave NW near Union, note asks to bring the act with you.
J. H. Paxton, traveling from Chicago to visit his mother, collapsed and died just north of Champaign after leaving Paxton. His body was left at Champaign morgue as officials failed to revive him. The death occurred while en route on Train No. 3 and followed the disposal of the eleventh cigarette he had smoked since leaving Chicago.
Retail grocers plan their annual outing at Fortuna Park Seattle on August 21 with a monster crowd expected. The program highlights include sporting events and dancing.
St Paul launches a Johnson inspired plan to let residents buy city bonds through a sinking fund commission. Certificates worth 10 dollars bear 4 percent interest from purchase, redeemable on demand. In three days, $260,000 in certificates sold, with daily demand of tens of thousands.
James K. Peterson of South River reports raising a flock of chicks hatched from his glass eggs. He had stored the glass eggs two months earlier and later found a hen with chicks, all having glass eyes, implying the eggs hatched into living offspring. The curious tale unfolds as locals wonder at the strange hatch.
Offbeat questions prompt Cynthia Grey tips on curl papers eyelashes and dressmaking. Readers ask about car tracks up hills, tying strings, keeping wooden soles dry, and tying a rainbow. Misc commentary cites Eugene Milholland Boissevain and a 1914 film at the World in Motion.
Mary Wilson of Tenth Avenue South wins the Circle poetry prize after a Friday afternoon contest closed with 54 entries. Judges favored her poem though a signer failed to appear, disqualifying that contestant. Numerous honorable mentions include Helen Sundeen Anacortes Vera A West Auburn Ruth Raines Sultan Adele Ayers Seattle area and others from Washington state universities towns and neighborhoods.
A newspaper notice prints four poems for a children’s club. The winner Nell is featured with a reminiscence about a hammock incident and a poem about Jack and Nel. Near winners include a Monroe member’s unnamed verse and Uncle Jack’s humorous piece. A contributor signs Operator with a sunburn note and a line about lives of great men guiding work.
A general advisory item prompts readers to consider thorough evaluation before making purchases or investments. It emphasizes careful research and informed decision making without presenting specific opportunities.
A report notes a property inquiry at Water Front with VENICE on Bainbridge Island tied to Albert B. Lord in the Northern Benk Building project. Officials review potential development actions and zoning considerations for the site.
A special meeting of the Ministers Federation will be held at Plymouth church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock to discuss important business.
A humorous dialogue shows a student Willie explaining why his hair isn’t combed. He says he has no comb, and theTeacher suggests asking his mother to buy one, but Willie replies that would force him to comb his hair.
A letter from 11 year old Vera West contests Miss Mary Lee's claim that wheels are the greatest invention. She argues iron tin and steel enable stoves and other goods, challenging the prioritization of the wheel.
A letter from Zhirn apa in Seattle requests a Circle club membership card. He offers a story and a cartoon and commends Seattle as the best lighted and cheapest powered city in America.
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