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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
4
A stormy Christmas night unfolds with Santa delivering many gifts to a well behaved child who lies asleep, while in another room a man, a woman, and a nurse await news. The mother finds a stocking with a hopeful message from Santa. The scene ends with a Bible verse about children and the kingdom of heaven.
A fragmented column notes the flora of China resembling Atlantic US plant life and mentions a mayoral race in Los Angeles, a Missouri political ouster, and the Harvester Trust case at the US Supreme Court. It also references Smutty plays and theater patrons in a scattered medley of quotes.
Edmund Norton explains land value and the single tax theory outlining that land rent would fund all government while excluding taxes on labor capital or consumption. The piece defines land labor and capital as economic factors and argues taxation should rest on land value to restore natural economic order.
Everett and a skeptic clash over fate and paradise in a sharp cartoon panel. The exchange recalls wild speculation about virtue and vice amid the era’s public moral posture.
A collage of quotes from various papers includes a Louieville Courier Journal line on investment offers and a comic exchange about fried algae in a dining car. Other snippets reference Southern roadbeds, a Boston dialect joke, and remarks from Detroit Free Press and Chicago Record-Herald.
A Catholic Standard and Times dialogue notes the clash between optimist and pessimist views. The optimist says trouble finds those who seek it, while the pessimist argues avoidance still brings trouble. The piece uses folksy language about risk and fate.
A fragment from Harpers Bazaar and Pittsburgh Press pieces discuss a playful tale about a smilie in the Mona Lisa and a joking incident at a meeting. The snippets hint at humorous social banter and quick disbanding motions.
In a lively exchange Binks boasts mortgaging his car to finance a garage while Harkaway balks at the idea. The loquacious talk shifts to a department store bargain sale and a barber shop as a fanciful notion. A light note ends with a bridge party inquiry about Ida's return from Europe.
A light joke about Jones understanding his baby and Chris noting thriftiness. The gag hinges on a pun about languages and the line about December implying Jones keeps money in the month.
A fragmented dialogue shows a dog flea question answered with a casual claim that fleas will disappear on their own, followed by a wandering remark about finding an honest lawyer and a joke about travel to Neverland.
A fragment of dialogue shows Billy teasing Willie about yesterday's birthday party. Willie responds that he had a good time, and Billy questions why Willie seems down now.
The persistent suitor vows not to take no for an answer while Miss Bright counters with a formal condition. She states she will not marry under any circumstances, prompting a dramatic exchange in the Catholic Standard and Times.
The remark questions why the chief of police would investigate before reading about the matter in the papers. It suggests skepticism about premature inquiries or public statements without documented coverage.
Mrs E H Harriman vents about begging letters saying she gets thousands daily mostly from men and notes a shifting female boldness. In Buffaloed Wiggledy style a Daily Bread editor praises a dramatic critique for a play described as simple yet baffling to explain.
A letter argues against Santa Claus in favor of celebrating Christ's birthday, praising giving over receiving. The piece notes turkeys and a contest offering two prizes for children, with details on eligibility and deadlines, and mentions a child whose father was killed and Santa's reduced visits.
Letter fragment recounts a sick sister and poverty limiting Santa visits, a child named Dwight Ingram from Thomas, Wash, and a student noting top marks with an average of 99 percent. Mentions mother, Miss Henderson, and a school setting at John B. Allen.
A letter from a girl to Uncle Jack explains moving orders at their new Texas home and time for writing poems for the Circle. She notes creating verses in San Antonio and expresses fondness for poetry.
A collage of quotes touches on divorce disappointment and unchallenged separations, with stray lines about tires, bridge, and a stagey transcript. The mix hints at social mores and humorous asides from early 20th century newspapers without a single cohesive event.
In Everett Washington children await Santa as stockings hang by the chimney. The aged verse recalls comets guiding St Nick and candies filling the socks while families look to morning presents with quiet anticipation.
A Youngstown fifth grader named Mary, dubbed the town’s “old maid” doll possessor, stands out in class. Mary, 11, attends Youngstown school with four sisters likely envious of her unusual keepsake and reputation.
A prominent Seattle woman nicknamed Cynthia Grey offers weekly confidences to readers, writing for four papers and running a correspondence bureau. Her patient, level headed aid helps thousands with tragic, heartfelt letters, making her the city’s trusted confidant and humane force.
Editor Star readers urge hatpin care in crowded street cars and promote hotpin protectors. A millwright seeks work, asking readers to forward If any can hire him. A Christmas appeal contributes $5 for needy children, praising The Star and Yuletide generosity.
Impured blood and its symptoms are blamed on constipation and Beecham's Pills are advertised as a safe tonic. The claim is that small doses improve liver function, stomach comfort, breath, mood, sleep, and overall health for both young and old.
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