Nothing Serious Bits From A Morning Conversational
Exchange about Hiram a dreamer who writes nothing yet rises late at nine. The talk turns to books and conversation with a quip about buyers not becoming as good as sellers.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1912
Page
4
Nathan Schwartz case analyzed as a plea for humane treatment
The writer argues Nathan Schwartz was driven by a compulsive mental illness rather than pure evil and urges treatment over execution. Citing hypnosis and surgery as possible cures, the piece recalls Jack the Ripper’s psychological shadow and advocates sanatorium care if reform is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Schwartz
New York
Julia Connors
Schwartz
Jack the Ripper
Whitechapel
London
Mother
Othello
New of Therapeutists
Morton Prince
M. D
Amy
Bailey Warns of Revolution at Swell Feed
Texas senator Bailey gave a speech to wealthy listeners warning of a revolution within 30 years if the country is not saved. The piece contrasts his view with ongoing fights against corrupt officials and Wall Street influence, noting political change already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Texas
Times
Standard Oil
Joe
Wall Street
Joe Bailey
Dissolution nets Standard Oil cash for John D
A clipped item notes Standard Oil dissolves with $81 250 000 flowing to John D Rockefeller and hints at the wide impact of the deal. It also mentions humorous or odd news items about a deputy sheriff arresting three state supreme court justices for speeding and other wry observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil “Dissolution
John D
State Supreme Court
Miss Lathrop Faces Funding Gap for New Children's Bureau
Washington correspondent Gilson Gardner reports Miss Julia Lathrop came to head the newly created children's bureau but Congress did not appropriate funds. Optimists expect money in the final appropriation bill, though an emergency measure earlier in July funded current government salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Star
Washington, D. C
Julia Lathrop
Congress
Senate
Underwood
John Sharp Williams
Aldrich
Taft
Palmer Comtesse Quips About Congressman’s Gorden Needs
In a Washington Star excerpt Palmer Comtesse quips that a congressman is smart because he habitually gives all them gorden needs rather than trying to raise anything himself. The remark reflects political satire of legislative support and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Comtesse
Gorden
Washington Star
Wise Man and Burned Bridges Note in Odd Dialog
A fragmentary dialogue refers to a purported wisest man on earth and a line about Ella-Bella quitting bridge whist. The text then wittily notes she burned her bridges, using a playful metaphor about fire and ecards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Bella
Stela
Take Your Umbrella on a Sunny Day
A poetic note contrasts the blue sky and bright sun with caution to carry a trusted umbrella while avoiding admiration for a motorcycle rider and other disliked things.
Beat and Ridicule Collide in Old Foy Dialogue
A fragment from an old scene shows the Old Foy moralizing that nature evens out in the long run while the Cheerful Idiot doubts the saying. A red headed man appears in the truncated exchange hinting at further humor or conflict.
Merchant Interrogation Echoes in Transcript
A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript shows a merchant questioning an applicant about age, asking for an older boy while the applicant confirms age and intent. The dialogue captures a tense, clipped interaction between merchant and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Boston Transcript
Hints of Self Knowledge and Social Caution
The passage reflects on self awareness and the urge to hide faults. A wise man knows himself and avoids letting others fully know him, suggesting restraint and careful conduct in public life.
Juvenile Baseball Cranks Up Family Skeleton Exchange
Fragmented dialogue references a juvenile baseball scene and a joking exchange about "little pitchers" and "big curves" alongside garbled notes about a family skeleton and a morning surf mention. The readable bits hint at a light, cryptic chat rather than a full report.
Just as Cheap Clothing Debate Stirs Fiji Islander
A Pittburg Post noting a dialogue where a missionary claims clothes are cheap dirt while a Fiji islander questions sanitation, highlighting clash of cultural norms on attire and hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg Post
Looked Like Ready Money and Fooling Creditors
A fragment cites a Boston Transcript remark on how someone maintained the illusion of wealth to avoid creditor scrutiny. It notes family involvement and the routine of delaying payments until payday.
Vacation Circle contest success and young artists
The article highlights a Circle Club drawing contest with a prize of candy and a Virginia style prize for a young entrant. It notes Mabel Schaefer, 14, from Vashon WA, winning a box of chocolates for a Vacation contest entry and Etta Madden of Kent noted as a Circle member with prior prizes. It also mentions Verna M Thompson of Edmonds WA seeking a membership and the upcoming drawing contest with a pound box of chocolates as the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashon
Mies Etta Madden
Circle Club
Miss Etta
Kent
Cruelty to a Vacationist and Train Humor Jokes
Humorous snippets from a 20th century era page feature light banter about a vacationing pair and a barber shop misadventure. A train chat and a pun filled exchange on a dentist chair reveal social humor and playful miscommunication.
Swamp Soldiering and Mock Campaign Sparks
A playful dialogue scene shows a sham battle with a soldier and lieutenant arguing about mosquito nets. A boy nearby yells about running for president, adding a humorous political twist to the mock drill.
Money in Politics Debated by Plain Citizen and Candidate
A plain citizen dismisses money as the sole factor in political debates while noting a candidate with millions. The observer suggests if money dictated campaigns, the candidate would run a bank instead of pursuing politics. Washington Star quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
No-Name Quote Turns Into Marriage Detective Tale
A humorous exchange notes a husband who says he stopped hugging his wife after she began hiring a detective to monitor his every move. The quip highlights a satirical clash of affection and surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Be Good for a Nickel, or Be Good for Nothing
A mother chides a boy asking why he cannot be good. He offers to be good for a nickel, prompting the mother to remark that he should imitate his father and be good for nothing. The remark echoes a witless jab from Ladies' Home Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Home Journal
Lesson From The Past Advice For Happiness
In a parable like tone Croesus glows with generosity as he declares he will urge his subjects to eat less. The remark mirrors a satirical take on wealth and governance seen in the Chicago Tribune’s reflection on Mr Rockefeller and the lush king of Lydia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Rockefeller
Lydia
Chicago Tribune
Soy Bean Exits Beeleysport Park In Curious Quip
In Osw village reporter Sayas recalls the incident at Beeleysport where a base runner’s speed drew a joke about being a baseburner. The remark was made aloud triggering removal from the game amid local debate on fair play and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeleysport
Circle membership certificates issued to local youths
The following girls and boys have applied for Circle membership certificates. Certificates have been sent. Address requests to Uncle Jack at The Star for membership cards. Vera A. West Auburn Ethel John Richmond Heights Evelyn Sullivan Everett Robi McCarthy Bremerton Herbert Hunt 1731 Summit av
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Uncle Jack
Star
Vera A. West
Auburn
Ethel John
Richmond Heights
Evelyn Sullivan
Everett
Robi. McCarthy
Bremerton
Herbert Hunt
1731
Summit Av
Prize distribution questions from Circle Club member
A reader asks if prize winners receive prizes by mail or in person. Vera from Auburn Washington states prizes are mailed to out of town winners while city winners come to collect at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Circle Club
Auburn
Wash
Vera
Just What He Needed Auctioneer Returns Compliment
A party anecdote recalls an auctioneer who praised a singer after hearing her performance. The gentleman expressed he would give anything to possess her voice, adding a note of admiration from the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalsy
Kitty
Hazel Sanders Seeks Star Circle Membership
A Hampton youth Hazel Sanders writes to Uncle Jack about joining The Star Circle contest, expressing desire to showcase talents to peers and mentioning her pet dog Patsy as she hopes to become a winning member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Star Circle
Patsy
Hazel Sanders
Palatine Ave
Test of Patriotism and a Wry Recruitment Tale
Gen Ramsey Potts cites Si Hoskins as a patriotic example at a Chicago Fourth of July dinner. Si, eager to serve, endures a mock recruiting ordeal and a telling question about jail time, replying he would take a small sentence if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Potts
Chicago
Iike
Si Hoskins
Steadier tone in hogs market page note
Hog market shows steadier tone as traders observe marginal price shifts and buyers wait for clearer signals. Report highlights supply expectations and potential demand factors influencing livestock trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaneaters
Child requests membership in boys and girls Circle
A 2 year old child, Katherine Hafner of Arlington Washington, asks to join the Boys and Girls Circle. She expresses interest in drawing and reading letters from other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Katherine Hafner
Arlington
Wash
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