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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
4
A reader laments the Renick law as the main cause of higher taxes, blaming the Chamber of Commerce and a compliant press. The city faces large interest costs and possible bank loans due to restricted access to its own funds, with ongoing budget strains and future debt concerns.
A fragmented tale centers on William Brown in Harlem with two grown sons, a doctor and a lawyer, and a chance encounter with an old family friend. The story toggles between pride and fear as Brown recounts a streetcar collision that his doctor son hopes to cure and his lawyer son hopes to sue for damages.
The tale recalls Ben Franklin flying a kite in front of neighbors while they mocked his experiment. Townspeople teased his brains and weather, and outsiders called him erratic yet he persisted. The narrator pays tribute to Franklin and those who kept faith, linking the tale to everyday life and progress.
Odd verse fragment blends a whimsical Christmas star reflection with a strip of clipped news items. The text mentions a nativity scene idea, travel and hospitality notes, a Washington Star club listing, and various local events including fines, poultry prizes, bank celebrations, and a tragic bus collision near Berthold North Carolina.
Robert Borger Jr of 157 26th Ave proposes a Circlettes art contest. Entries must be 3x4 to 5x6 inches, unbent, drawn in India ink, received by 3 PM Friday at The Star office. A dollar prize for the best drawing and a second prize of a pound of chocolates. include name and address on the back.
A fragment lists names and street addresses including Robert J. Borger Jr and Harriet Baughman at 515 Kenyon St with Allen R. Johnson in Bremerton, Clara Barstow at 524 10th Ave, Marion L. Duff in Renton, Thomas Stiles in Duwamish, and Hugh W. Davies.
Those who do not respond quickly to Homeopathic treatment can accelerate the action of Seventy seven by alternating with Number One. Take Seventyseven at the first feeling of a cold lassitude. A small vial of pleasant pellets costs 25 cents or 1.00 dollar, available at druggists or mailed from Mumphreys' Ilomen Medicina Co. 166 William St New York.
Edwin Nelson, captain of King county's Junior Game Wardens, calls boys to join wardens in protecting birds and animals and preventing extinction. He explains a nationwide effort starting in 1914 and encourages youths to approach local wardens for involvement. Daniel Bagley school students present play Every Child to fund music and picture programs at Lincoln High School. The article promotes ongoing Circle features by Nelson, age 15, living at 1802 Franklin Ave.
Anna Barstow ages thirteen wins this week’s dollar for an essay titled A Collision. The piece recalls a rainy day auto accident where a speeding car hits a telegraph pole near a plate glass window, sending occupants to hospital as bystanders help.
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