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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
4
The Seattle Star urges voters to support Hermon Craven in the race for school director. It praises his 22 years of progressive work and his service on the board, noting Seattle schools rank among the nation’s best and should remain public buildings open to study and discussion.
A satirical piece argues against the Biological Survey’s campaign to eradicate cats accused of harming birds poultry spreading disease. It likens the effort to a mass campaign and suggests human responsibility for the cat problem, urging vigilance as cities curb feline populations.
A compact quip notes Taft's sincerity as Brer Henri Watterson asserts it. The jokey comparison mentions Don Quixote, Bryan, and a cabinet table to evoke political theatre. The phrasing plays on historical figure tropes for a light political aside.
In a brief item the piece notes Bill Taft now bowling for a workmen’s compensation act and suggests he aims to work for wages or fees. It also mentions Andrew Carnegie disposing of most of his estate, leaving about 25 million dollars, and preparing for death.
The piece argues that equal moral standards for men and women rest largely with women nationwide. A Chicago doctor quips about serving beans as steak to illustrate moral debates, adding a light jab about dental manners.
On his 77th birthday Mr. Egre delivered a sharp, provocativegram about women urging action, claiming women have nearly reached angelic height and urging strikes of a million, then ten million.
A new electrical device splits kindling wood but is not yet ready to measure the quantity split on Saturday morning when fishing conditions are favorable.
The end of the short session brings less drama than veto bets but highlights the impeachment of Judge Archbald of the Commerce Court as a significant point.
William Barnhill of Los Angeles marks his 62d wedding anniversary and jokes that it’s unnecessary to keep a wife supplied with the latest styles. The quip highlights enduring humor in a long marriage.
Willie Hearst announces he permits Wilson to appoint Bryan to his cabinet. Such generosity is noted as potentially earning Hearst a place in the cabinet himself.
A disguised intruder enters through a parlor door and exits via the window while a woman lies still reading Hettie Green's baked onion recipe for the pangs of old age. The scene evokes a nocturnal, tense mood with delicate detail of stealth and stillness.
Report notes the end of major fires after Thanksgiving and signals fewer firefighting battles until the Christmas season begins, reflecting improved safety conditions and cautious public sentiment.
President Kai argues Chinese queues may vote, prompting questions on limits of presidential hair regulation. Voters weigh whether such government control reflects constitutional limits and personal freedoms in a charged political climate.
A Chicago man paid a con artist $25 for a black cat’s ear said to grant invisibility. He was subsequently run over by a car. The chauffeur testified he did not see him, and the ear reportedly continued to be described as working.
Levi Dickinson of Hadley Massachusetts introduced broomcorn to make brooms in 1786 after earlier uses of husk and hair brooms. Locals mocked his seed corn plan before the crop proved intended for brooms.
A fragment from a storefront scene shows a window dresser negotiating for higher quality goods to create an appealing display while a proprietor counters with cheaper items. The dialogue touches on communication notes from Egypt operators and a sign promising John Smith will occupy the space when finished.
A fragmented column mixes brief notes and anecdotes. It mentions a scene with a distressed figure, assorted random items for sale, regional notes on rivers and infrastructure, and trials in transport and industry. The piece references Arkansas, England seeds, and the Japanese mastery of seismology alongside local letters and jokes.
A garbled 1610 parliamentary quip on Newcastle coal yields 21 year productivity. The text then winds through assorted curiosities: a Boston organ grinder’s fortune, a Buffalo paperhanger ad, phone joke variations, a capitol hill bridge whist remark, and a joke about a fat man. It also mentions Panama canal ship rules, a Supreme Court note, and varied curiosities on indigo, journalism pay, and French city life.
An elderly Brooklyn man known as Old Sam Clifford, age 82, has long relied on marriage. After his 24th wife died recently, he faced loneliness and a fall on the curb. A kind passerby aided him home and sparked his hope for companionship once more.
A stray dialogue recalls a widow and a minister amid a society where Brooklyn ministers abound. The piece shifts to commentary on Switzerland’s water power and a proposal to electrify state railways using untapped rivers. An Amsterdam electrician unveils an electric bicycle lamp powered by the rider’s wheel.
Local clippings include Ward Hamm of Chicago suing for divorce over egg cooking omissions, Mrs. Fanny Angle visiting sister Lulu Misher near Peru Indiana, a claim about a man who carried a buckeye, a Southern Ohio lad who can name all U.S. vice presidents, and Marconi announcing wireless messages across the Sahara without masts.
In Portland Oregon on December 7 Patrolman B Taft attempting to control a speeding motorcycle collided with a streetcar. He sustained injuries considered fatal as the bike proved unmanageable while turning a corner.
A man identified as Geo Lawrence aged 65 was recovered at 11 o'clock this morning from mid channel between Fox Island and Titlow Beach, found in an open boat without oars or oarlocks.
The poetry contest concluded with sixty five entrants, Alice Olmstead of Auburn winning the dollar prize for the best short poem. honor roll includes six Seattle girls and one from Centralia, with names such as Clara Bankert Bessie Day Beasie Cantrell Vera West and Ellleen Kinsey among those honored. The winning poem was contributed by Alice Olmstead.
A rustic verse about a grandfather who kisses Sallie despite her protests. Sallie questions why he kisses and suggests placing his whiskers on his thinning head, noting the shiny spot where hair has receded.
The list shows several youngsters who wrote to Uncle Jack for membership cards. A print run is underway and those who did not receive cards yet will get them in about a week. Names and partial addresses include Olga Stach, Ella Stach, Gladys Thornton, Theda Gould, and others across Washington state.
The photograph shows Hilda Swanson, 9, winner of Circle’s one pound turkey prize in the Thanksgiving contest that ended two weeks ago. Hilda lives at 137 East 64th Street.
Gladys Thornton asks to join The Star Circle, expressing long time enjoyment of the Saturday Star and requesting membership after taking the paper for years. Address given as 1757 W. Street.
A 16 year old girl named Ella Stach asks Uncle Jack for a Star Circle membership card. She writes that she reads the letters in The Star Circle and attends high school in West Seattle at the Weat Seattle school.
A 12 year old West Seattle student Olga Stach of 4830 W Hanford writes to Uncle Jack requesting a Star Circle membership card. The letter identifies her as a sixth grade student at a West Seattle school.
A 12 year old John Holland requests a Circle membership card while attending Immaculate Conception School for three years. Newscopy notes Mrs Jennie White, Kelso restaurant proprietor, struck Justice of the Peace Holtz with timber during a fight at her establishment in Los Angeles.
A stray clipping notes on Dodge losing his job for knowing too much. It mentions Canton temples and a government plan to convert temples into schools. Russia holds vast state forest reserves. The Philippines rely on Australia for meat imports. Walnut residents and a bank president are briefly described.
Kate Norman 12 asks Uncle Jack for a Circle membership card. She writes from Redmond noting long interest in the Circle and that she attends Happy Valley school in seventh grade.
A 15 year old high school freshman named Ada Crump from Startup in Washington requests admission to a Circle and a membership card. The note contrasts a Japan House of Representatives fact and Manchuria prices for eggs chickens ducks and sheep.
The Star invites entries for a funny story contest open to boys and girls. Letters must be written in ink on one side of the page, include full names, and entries close Thursday at 2 o clock. Prize is one dollar.
Letter from James N a 15 year old eighth grader in Slight Glacier Washington describing his mountaineering work as a guide and his experiences with Cascade mountains and public interest.
Maggie Erickson writes that she has been busy moving from Mabton to Seattle and has not sent into the Circle for several weeks. She signs the note as Maggie Erickson, 1920 Sthav.
Matilde Dument, an 11 year old fifth grader from Oak Lake school near Woodlawn in Seattle, writes to Uncle Jack asking for a membership card. She mentions three sisters and one brother and provides a return address at R F D No 2 Box 328 Seattle.
A reader writes about enjoying The Star on Saturdays and notes a friend joining Star Circle. The letter asks for a membership card so the writer can share with friends and participate in the group. The message mentions Larson Seabold and Wash. as possible identifiers.
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