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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1914

Page

8

Public Figures and The Public's Patience

A brief comic note contrasts public men like Roosevelt with the public’s fatigue toward a overly clever yet dull speaker. The piece mocks the idea that smartness alone keeps public interest when the personality becomes tiresome.

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Basement Salesroom offers cheap gift baskets and sets

Basement Salesroom offers various home gift items at low prices including Bamboo Fruit or Sandwich Baskets in mahogany finish for 500¢ to $1.00, China pieces and casseroles at $2.50, seven piece Almond and Celery Sets for $1.00, Brass Fern Dishes at 65¢, salt and pepper shakers 25¢, sugar and cream sets 50¢ to $1.00, Bonbon Dishes 50¢, and 3- piece Toilet Sets with German Silver trimming at $2.50 with Brush, Comb and Mirror.

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Hair Receivers and Powder Boxes 35cc at Low Price

Two popular gift items to save with glass hair receivers and powder jars with metal tops priced at 5 cents each.

Phoenix Silk Stockings Advertises A Wide Color Range

Moderately priced silk stockings offered in Pink Bronze Emerald Royal Navy Purple Gray Pearl White Champagne and Black. The pair listed at 75 cents a pair.

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