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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
Public health notice advises parents to train children not to share a drinking cup towel or comb to prevent disease spread. Emphasizes personal hygiene and avoiding communal items to reduce dirt and illness transmission.
Editor Alexander Scott argues Labor should govern, not Capital, citing his Paterson strike imprisonment and the global Labor movement. He condemns capital control and praises union strength, predicting a future where labor rules and every day is Labor Day. Link Davis critiques Jones for senator and backs Humphrey and Johnson for Congress.
Charter revision supporters urge simplifying elections by submitting to a people vote the commission form of government and harmonizing charter sections. Councilman Griffiths’ plan for 15 freeholders to revise the city charter is endorsed as the issue goes before the council next Tuesday. A local cigar dealer offers six for a quarter in tickets, showcasing Seattle spirit.
A dusk encounter in a small village ends with a constable learning to accept electric car lamps. Several short quips appear, including a book-talk moment about Webster’s Dictionary and a joke about a rich uncle faking illness to secure inheritance.
A jumble of humorous vignettes and captions recalls social foibles and light gossip. Jests range from seat etiquette on streetcars to misread marriage licenses and a police quip on fashion. Short items note earnings and bets on curiosities, with a playful, punchy newspaper tone.
The diary recalls 200 years ago when Venice ran galley voyages to Jaffa to cope with Jerusalem tourism. Space was scarce, heat and vermin plagued travelers, torches burned, meals decayed, and sailors shuffled passengers during shifts. Pirates and shipwreck dangers added to the perilous journey.
Ruth Hauck, daughter of United States Customer Inspector David A. Hauck, won the Circle contest grand prize of 1 cash for a drawing. An honorable mention went to several youths in drawing poetry stories and photographs with other names listed.
A reader expresses enthusiasm for The Star and the Circlettes. She asks for a member contact and mentions Marian Rose, 4521 6th N. W. and a donation drawing hoping to win a prize.
Letter from Eric Williams of Ferndale Washington requesting a membership card for The Star after his father has held it for almost a year. The brief plea asks for inclusion and reflects a family connection to the newspaper.
Burton Bower requests membership in The Star Circle, mailing his drawing from 211 62nd St N W and asking for a membership card.
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