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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
9
The article denounces anti foreign sentiment and reports Spokane a free speech crackdown with 350 jailed revolutionists and arrests for criminal conspiracy. It notes foreigners and American born agitators, corporate interests, labor, and police actions amid fears of foreign influence and repression.
Extraterrestrial writer Mr Skygack reports from Earth detailing wireless observations and a tubular device transforming into a spherical float. He notes a brief existence of spheres vanishing into nothingness while dialog with a human mentions living in a flat and its comfort.
A lighthearted exchange followed the ceremony with the bride noting the minister omitted the word obey while the groom quips about a 6 am request for chores. The banter highlights a playful moment in the wedding.
A quirky column mocks longevity schemes based on the Metchinkoff idea and hygiene tips. It warns against opening morning letters and promotes cautious spread of microbes with humorous asides about ladies and servants. The piece ends predicting many readers may live long if they follow these odd rules.
Festive verse describes Christmas anticipation with sleigh bells frost and joy for children and families. It recalls gifts, trees, surprises, and shared warmth as the season nears while mentions of Grandpa growing younger and memories mix with seasonal cheer.
A teased collage of garbled quotes from a newspaper page mentions a thief killed, a Burbank reference, training a Christmas tree, and a Monroe doctrine note. It also nods to William Watson, an umbrella offer, and a Yonkers State Herald-like line about a message and a writ in a humorous, unclear context.
A Washington reader questions who finances the Nicaraguan “war” and accuses Knocks and the opposition of collusion with Kuhn, Loeb. The letter mocks press agents, Taft era politics, and military moves while naming Knox, Hale, Taft, Roosevelt, Kimball, and Bourne in a speculative commentary.
A diner notes an issue with their meal describing excellent eyesight while accusing the cook, a red headed Walter, of overlooking a hair in the tomato soup and calling attention to the discovery.
An unsigned advertisement urges residents to consolidate insurance business in Seattle to bolster the city as an insurance hub. It promotes using Seattle general agencies and references the F. J. Martin office at 208 Columbia St. with a Seattle telephone listing.
A New York Press excerpt mocks male vanity and public favoritism. It suggests men seek attention over concrete deeds and prefer appearances in church and society to taking responsibility. The piece critiques pride and self-promotion in everyday life.
A collection of quips on idleness, friendship, tragedy and youth from the Chicago News. It muses on poverty, misfortune, and pride with sharp lines about money and perception.
Commodore Robert E. B. Peary to publish his pole finding story earns about 1.25 per word at Hampton's Magazine. Ben B. Hampton calls it a world hero tale never before printed, spurring discussions of past author earnings from Scott to Poe and beyond.
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