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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from a Devonian era themed verse notes a Clydeedale built guinea pig as the cutest and most cunning among primitive fauna. The shy creature is described as diffident and fidgety, toe twiddling whenever observed and not behaving well.
The essay argues Pacific coast states must unite to build a homegrown merchant marine. It cites high eastern dependence, need for north south trade, new factories, large shipyards, and harbor improvements. It calls for subsidies and mail contracts to boost American shipping and curb reliance on foreign fleets.
The column judges President Roosevelt's final congress message as proper, becalmed, and largely a recap of prior positions. It notes no strong departures on courts labor or national policy, while predicting a calm close to his presidency and modest, traditional rhetoric.
A flyer of domestic tips describes combining mutton tallow or beef suet with scraps from an old overshoe to waterproof shoes for days. It also suggests rubbing wood surfaces with the mixture to create a snowy white finish and using ammonia on paper to clean windows and mirrors.
A jumble of dialogue snippets shows banter among unnamed speakers. Topics include romance, mischief, and social observations with playful insults and innuendo. The fragment hints at conversations about marriage, catching someone embracing another, and amusing mischief.
Customer asks about the deal as a grocer offers six scents for five in a curious exchange about onion pricing and misheard currency.
A mother chides Tommy for stirring the Jam jar and accuses him of involvement. Tommy defends himself with a light hearted retort saying he had a whole hand in it.
A doctor notes a half raking experience this morning while a bald headed druggist hopes to bump up a game or something like that. The fragment captures casual comments from two professionals and hints at an upcoming event or change.
A salesman in a strange town asks about nearby retail places. The old master points to the women’s club in the town hall and reveals the shop’s real product. Gossip is the town’s main commodity.
In a clipped exchange, Hans and Frits discuss a German balloon captain named Paumgarten, called the “sky terror,” who drops bombs and blows up forts. The dialogue mocks the man as a Kaiser officer amid derision and mispronunciations.
A playful fair scene features a witty exchange about moths, time, and travel. A bucolic youth urges Cynthia to witness the best sights, while Wise Father Time laments timeless delays. The fragment captures rural humor and crowd chatter.
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