This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
4
A meditation on scale and effort: the difference between littleness and bigness of purpose lies in how one acts. Big feats are possible with proper force and focus, while fear and misdirected effort hold many back. true worth comes from walking toward something worthwhile.
A seeds of ambition speech urges young men to seek big jobs through proving their worth. It argues there are no vacancies for the unprepared and that true achievement comes from self-made effort rather than expecting pedestal placement.
A United States naturalization agent at Port establishes a precedent by denying citizenship to Talag Halvorsen Dahl who admits beating his wife. The piece argues domestic conduct influences judgments of potential citizens and critiques representation norms for voters.
The piece riffs on Roosevelt Bryan Taft and party ambitions, notes on Chicago money, Seattle bank activity, and progressive ideas. It mentions Madeline Force Astor’s expected child, Henry Hamberger’s death in Paw Paw NL, Hull House founder Jane Addams supporting a presidential nominee, and Teddy Roosevelt seeking rest before a new push to be ready for battle.
A clipped excerpt from the Lousville Courier Journal features a man betting time to circumnavigate the world within a wager. A woman offers to set a bulldog to pace him, naming Tige as the canine challenger. The brief item captures a playful race against time and a pet as entertainment.
Fragmentary snippets show an exchange about an oath at a judge and a caddy at a golf club, plus a Yonkers Statesman style remark. A Beeleysport baseball game on a ladies day is noted with local waitresses in attendance. A visitor asks Mrs Noorich about a new car and she replies she's not purchased yet.
An immigrant arriving from Ellis Island asks about the sunset gun as the evening signals end of day. His friend explains it is sunset, sparking a remark on the country’s grandness and spectacle. The exchange ends with a skeptical judgelike exclamation.
A brief dialogue exchange features a fortune teller remarking of two marriages and a sharp response from a young woman who prefers certainty about a single marriage. The snippet showcases witty banter typical of the era.
In a dialogue, a man laments the pain of being rejected by a woman while she contends a heart can endure it. The exchange, noted in the Hartford Times, explores emotional impact without graphic detail.
A Washington Star quote shows a student repeating Columbus discovery and Mr Dustin Stax noting that it required men like the father to turn the discovery into a major financial gain. The exchange highlights mentorship and economic impact.
A domestic dispute arises as maids quarrel over roles with Fido and the baby. The rift shows class tensions among household staff in the latest domestic vignette.
The passage hints at time stories and a lineage from Edwin with a summer setting. Actors weigh claims of possessions like fur overcoats and discuss seaside admiration. The tide’s steady work is noted as a constant since arrival.
A dialogue reveals Inquire about happiness with a fiancée and notes on social rivals. Banter touches on Banks who is never slow, a $10 loan unpaid for six months, and a wedding journey postponed due to financial fears and the minister's fee.
A city girl asks if these people keep a cow and is told they do not need to. They have a fine patch of milkweed behind the barn, as noted by the Washington Star.
A brief exchange shows a Chicago child mentioning a father linked to top favorites in the city and another remark about being separated from three of them, illustrating social connections and rivalries in local circles.
A Boston girl and a St. Louis young man argue over Johnson and a prize fighter named Goteh. The exchange ends abruptly as Ike, a comic aside, softens the moment after a loud atmospheric concussion.
Circlette- wrote a light verse about joining the Circle in Texas and a side trip to San Jose near San Antonio. The narrator recalls a dusty journey by an improvised wagon, disappointment at unmet promises of a city fair, and a return trip home after a brief outing. The piece closes with a comic, cliffhanger note and a signature line.
The following girls and boys have applied for Circle membership certificates. Certificates have been sent. Write Uncle Jack at The Star for a membership card. Marvel Beckett, Mr. Vernon. Edna Bickle, Algona. Mona Heywood, 1620 13th. Lelia Hegg, Lyman. Kathleen Heywood, 1620 13th. Elvey Lovgren, Poulebo. Effie Moore, Edmonds. Ear Taylor, 3043 Aurora av.
Letia Hegg Mariie De Bugnon Chester Teagarden Edwin Baimet Mabel Stuart Lily Hempel Harold White Martha Brown Carl Bjornson Bernice Phillips Ethel Dayton Theodore Stuart Olga Hazelton Grace Longly Edna Bickle Maude Burr Marie Scholz the list of students recognized for academic or conduct excellence appears in the local school roster with multiple names across grades. The roll emphasizes achievements by several girls and boys including Teagarden Stuart and Bjornson families, highlighting community education success.
A 10 year old and his 11 year old sister from 1620 13th Ave express interest in joining the Star Circle in a letters page, addressed to Uncle Jack, showing family enthusiasm for weekly readings.
A 13 year old seventh grader Effie E Moore of Edmonds Washington writes to The Star Circle seeking a membership card and expresses regular interest in the circle every Saturday night. The brief letter details youth engagement with the group.
Uncle Jack offers a small cash prize for best photo in a local contest. Entries must be mailed to the Star office by 3 o clock this afternoon. The winning image may be reproduced in the next Star Circle issue.
Marvel Beckett from Veraca Washington writes to Uncle Jack expressing interest in joining the Star Circle. She notes watching contests and prizes and asks to receive a membership. She signs as the writer, a niece.
A young Algona resident in the fifth grade at Tile school in Algona Washington writes to Uncle Jack about joining The Star Circle and expresses strong interest in becoming a member. The letter is signed Bdns Bieta with hopes for a reply.
A niece in Washington writes to Uncle Jack asking for a card from the Circle and expresses eagerness to receive it. She states she has already sent a request and asks for assistance.
A personal letter from Meme Heywood at 1620 13th Ave requesting membership in Uncle Jack’s Star Circle. She explains she could not contribute earlier due to a coma and signs sincerely.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.