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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
4
A collage of clipped phrases shows social chatter about politics crime and culture. Fragments touch on California prison aid for convicts, a sparrow seed diet, and a hypnotist request amid a salon of industry captains.
The editor receives letters praising The Star for promoting liberty and justice. J B Thomas thanks the paper for its stance on open press and supports aiding honest men in labor disputes. A reader encloses a petition urging Controller Bay coal lands opened for use by the public and coal powered transit policy.
A Paris doctor is described as the man who changes his mind most often regarding Mr Gates. The text also mentions Rockefeller’s hire in relation to this idea.
A New York American verse piece describes a dour worker who cannot laugh at boss jokes until a moment of release when he regains his cheer. The poem portrays office humor, suppressed mirth, and an eventual burst of laughter in reaction to the boss’s chestnut quips and long whiskered gags.
A light exchange reveals perspectives on gardening calming the mind and resisting store price indignation. The aviator recalls a scare about counterfeit funds linked to an exhibition funding.
A jumble of quotes shows a tired speaker scolding Johnny for stealing pie and suggesting leaving the pantry. The dialogue shifts to contrasts about the East and references to water from Rasta Falls. A wedding organist is joked about after a marriage, with a playful push about the tune selections.
A series of back and forth banter about mining progress, hair counts, subway builders, skeletons, aging liquor, bedtimes, a window fall joke, and a toast. The jokes hinge on misstatements and quick punchlines. The exchange ends with a chorus of willing participation in a celebration.
The Mermaid of Alki Beach is Willa A Wardwell a 20 year old Seattle swimmer who has drawn crowds since July 4. Wardwell details her early life in Newburyport mass and compares Pacific waters noting the cold bite and need for stamina. She stands 5 ft 6 in and weighs 121 pounds with long golden hair and plans to rival other daily sea swimmers.
An advertisement claims Swissco Hair Remedy stops dandruff and baldness and promotes hair growth. It markets the product for sale at 50 cents and 1.00 a bottle, with availability noted in Cincinnati and Seattle drug departments and on Pp. Square.
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