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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
4
A critical meditation on John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil empire argues the public unfairly brands him a devil while ignoring shared social and economic motives. The piece suggests society’s appetite for wealth and competitive crush fuels monopolistic power and questions moral responsibility.
Jane Bender defies her husband Jake to save their pet lamb Dandy. After nursing the creature back to health, she enters it in Canada's industrial fair and wins first prize, a blue ribbon, amid her quiet triumph and secret strain.
A reflective essay on yellow fever in earlier days describes how superstition and fear caused widespread desertion of the sick and dead. It notes modern understanding that the disease is mosquito transmitted and that nets and precautions can prevent spread, contrasting past horrors with present knowledge.
A blunt critique of Emperor William II as a bold improviser in modern diplomacy. The piece notes his Morocco visit and open door demand, contrasts his moves with France and Britain, and links his aggressiveness to global tensions involving Japan Russia and the United States. Observers predict more bold actions ahead.
A collage of playful verse and jokes mixed with light war satire. The piece riffs on Mikado in Tokio and Geisha imagery, adds quips about Bil Taft, Jersey City headlines, and light vaudeville dialogue. It closes with a pun about a policeman’s report caption.
A fragmentary proof reads Benjamin Franklin strolling Philadelphia with a roll of bread. He muses about hiding his meal from a traction gang and contemplates the nickname Poor Richard. A neighbor woman asks what she will be called by new neighbors.
The Puget Sound navy yard, the largest on the Pacific coast, offers ideal short trips for tourists. Fast steamers depart Pier 2 at 9 10 am 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm. Round trip fare is 60 cents.
The Star Publishing Co asks subscribers to call the main office if their copy does not arrive by 6 o clock each evening. Provide address and phone numbers Main 1050 Independent 1124 Include the time window 6 to 7 40 and request notification for any missed delivery to ensure perfect service.
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