Dr Matthews and the Seattle street cars
A critical column attacks Rev. Dr. Mark A. Matthews for blaming Seattle residents for crowded street cars. The writer mocks his argument, notes his wealth and independence, and ridicules calls to defend the Seattle Electric Co. against public complaints. The piece references Booker T. Washington, Francis J. Heney, Eugene V. Debs, and local bank robbers as part of the broader critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
Mr. Straphanger
Boston
Matthews
Straphanger
Seattle Electric Co
Dr. Matthews
Diana's Diary Mies Dillpickies Fishes for Romance
A quirky column by Fred Schaefer uses playful nautical metaphors to lampoon dating misfires and social vanity. The piece centers on romantic adventures, witty misreads, and a humorous gallery of would be suitors in a lighthearted, urban gossip tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Fred Schaefer
I Wonder If It Will Get A Cut Of Artist Fellows
A first person narrator recalls writing her name and address on wedding Bristol board in the Tintorretto Paper Co packing room. She jokes about messages on stock and a possible marriage by correspondence with a famous genius, inspired by Lizzie Snootz’s mischief. The piece ends with continued curiosity and playful speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Tintorretto Paper Co
Lizzie Snootz
Bristol
A Word From Josh Wise in Star Dust
A cropped exchange features Josh Wise musing on loafing, attire, and fate. The dialogue juxtaposes the moralizer and demoralizer with a quip about weather forecasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Wise
Pertinent Query and Fugitive From Justice Theme
A quirky exchange quotes Mrs Bostem and Mrs Knox discussing a sought after husband and a fugitive from justice. Interleaved are references to a Gyer Lightning cure story in Kansas and a widow's tale about dyspepsia and a man named Myer. The dialog highlights social judgments and curious anecdotes from a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Bostem
Mra. Knox
Gyer
Kansas
Myer
A Secret of the Movement and Other Humorous Skits
A collection of light dialogue excerpts and jokes about suffrage meetings audience reach and social quips. Characters joke about listeners learning love and balance with a humorous misread of debts. A company forms to market artificial mistletoe and sells treasury stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Tant
Treasury
Louis James admits he plays only for money
Louis James, in Seattle while starring in Peer Gynt at Moore Theatre, declares he performs for money after 42 years on stage. He contrasts Ibsen with Shakespeare, notes scenery and a Mansfield version, and says his love of role is not obvious from a purely financial motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Louie James
Mr. James
Moore Theatre
Ibsen
Shakeapeare
Ibeen
Eapeare
Ase
Mansfield
Seattle
Airship elopement tale ends in daring escape
A 1940s style romance pits Algernon Jinka son of Jinks against Millicent Bogley s father a millionaire. Algernon steals his father's airship to whisk Millicent from a grand Bogley ball outrunning the billionaires fleet at speeds claimed to be 200 plus miles per hour. The tale ends with Bagley furious at the missing heiress and Algernon’s clever ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Jinka
Jinks
Millicent Bogley
Mise Bogley
Mr. Jinks
Bogley
Gg Moreins
Millicent
Algernon
Lochinvar
Bagley
America
Bogley Mansion
Forsooth
Bia Fire
Wide
Bogley Towers
Bogley's
Hagley
Bogley Etdenly
Bagsey
Bogisy
Algernon Jinks
Millicent and Algernon’s sudden voyage marriage tale
A light ship vanishes in the west as Algernon’s voyage companion, a young minister, performs a hymeneal knot. Bagley’s daughter earns his forgiveness only after inheritance of a vast fortune, $667,890,123 and odd cents, pledged to the couple, who then live simply and happily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
Bagley
Millicent
Hiccup cure by neck pressure tested in science
The article explains a scientific hiccup remedy by pressing the neck to numb the pneumogastric nerve. The patient sits relaxed while the head is moved side to side for about a minute to numb the nerve and stop the spasms, with longer pressure possibly needed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Booker T. Washington
Tommy Burns
Francis J. Heney
Mr. Gompers
Eugene V. Debs
Diana
Wranglers
Aerain
mAb
Murphy
Shakespeare
Abraham R. Groh
Purcell Safe CO
Hall’s Safe & Lock Co.’S
SAFE
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co
Occidental Avenue
MR. Skygack
Mars
Earth
Doanche
Beey
A. L. Hall
Hil Firet Avenue
Panama Canal
G. Brisbois Globe
Corio Matnd Giaia
Splendid
Ja.baillargeon&co
Second and Spring ST
Eete
Main St
Occidental Av
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second Avenue
Reliable Credit House
Union Street
Victor
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