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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
4
Priscilla Prim praises tact patience and merit of saleswomen. The piece notes earnings from seven to forty dollars weekly, rising to senior roles such as buyers and superintendents. It highlights career advancement, welfare measures in stores, and the shift toward recognizing women in management.
The piece argues life hinges on daily choices between upholding high ideals and conforming to harsh conditions. It compares Napoleon’s greatness and downfall and urges readers to decide whether destiny lies in inner conviction or external forces, noting the hardest pull comes from within.
The piece discusses reviving the Marathon as a moral and athletic event, praising Greek traditions and notable runners. It urges Seattle youths to pursue athletic and mental discipline, noting religious influence, public interest, and goals like a prize and national honor. It cites Paul’s philosophy on self control and endurance as guidance.
A fragment recalls a scouting expedition and a remark about a woman named Mrs Jubelhauser. The text hints at admiration for a better life of goods and uses informal exclamations.
An aged parson rode hard to reach a church on a damp day. He warned he might not be ready to preach as sisters prepared a fire and chairs for him. The fragment from The Circle Magazine hints at rural church life.
Des Moines February reports that the Roosevelt country life commission found anemia among poor white southerners is not climate related but disease. Henry Wallace cites a renowned medical expert and calls for improved sanitation and compulsory education. notes societal and education failings.
Strapped wanderers Placid Peters and Indolent Inman complain of crude fare and crave luxury. They share fantasies of wealth, a purple robe, champagne, and a presidential gift, then join a caravan toward the Hotel Ham loft as spring frames their wanderings and a dusty scudding shadow lingers.
The fragment references Mark Twain joking in Hartford about being accused of robs by friends, and a banter with ex governor Marshall Jowett over church collections. Additional items mention steamers leaving Colman docks for Puget Sound Navy Yards and a jeweler department.
A collage of cartoon captions and jokes from various papers. Bits poke fun at politics, medicine, fashion, and domestic life with misread names and playful puns. Readers encounter a weary traveler, a candidacy remark, schoolroom gags, and light satire on society.
Charming frocks are being made of the many beautiful nets and chiffons combined with handsome flowered ribbons. Velvet adds the decided accent they require.
In Galveston Texas on February 4 an order for 10 automobiles for Ransom and Wellaford cattle ranches marks the shift from pony riders to autos for routine semiannual cattle roundups. Col Crawley of the Cattle Raisers association says autos can not stampede a herd and horses still hasten stampedes faster.
Readers discuss the flowing hair fashion seen at the opera in Paria and Joliet. Observers doubt popularity and note most women would not suit the look, while jokes about essential bravery and modern style appear in local commentary.
Social event listing invites gentlemen socs and ladies to a Saturday dance at Leecis Park pavilion with free admission. The notice emphasizes inclusive attendance and a casual community gathering.
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