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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
A meditation on happiness as life’s aim, contrasting true happiness with its false shadow. The piece argues genuine joy comes from simple living, humility, and inner contentment rather than wealth, display, or sensational pleasures.
Henry, we decided it was natural for you to go fishing after we told you not to. It was a mean, contemptible thing to whip you and send you to bed supperless. So I brought you a nice supper and if you forgive us I will let you go anytime you want to hereafter.
A column reflecting on Norman E. Mack and the idea that troubles are often inflated by fear. It cites civic concerns about voter registration hours and urges evening city hall shifts to help working people register. It notes Governor Johnson’s renomination amid Minnesota Democratic fervor and references political rivalries, including references to elephants and a circus.
A humorous dialogue imagines the Wicklebridges in the White House with Mrs. Wicklebridge pressing for gowns and parlor splurges while Mr. Wicklebridge downplays prospects. The couple banters about interviews, economy, and public perception as a satirical domestic presidency unfolds.
A fragment shows a child being spoken to in a tense exchange about candy with an adult figure. The dialogue hints at control and intimidation. No clear names, dates, or places are present in the readable text.
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from a 19th century page. It includes lines on wisely spent time, travel to China for seeds, odd railway talk, golf drive boasts, and social climbs amid wedding chatter.
A collage of quips and stats includes remarks on baths aiding muscles, debates on insanity and anarchists, jokes about theater tickets and jealousy, immigrant numbers, bicycle versus walking exertion, and a pun about inconsistency. It cites sources like London and Memphis physicians and mentions Chicago News.
The cruiser Colorado is in drydock for repairs. Peat steamers depart Pier 2 at the foot of Yea ler Way eleven times daily for the Navy Yard. Round trip fare is six cents.
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