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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
4
A playful note asks whether a chicken cackles and whether she sits or sets and then whether she lays or lies. The piece centers on language quirks and a humorous take on common egg laying questions.
Humorous jabs on court spears and grand juries, a millionaire’s take on missions, and odd anecdotes about rent in advance. Jokes poke at Will Taft, a fall with buckets, tango bans, and fashion quirks like invisible stockings and lacy gloves.
A satirical survey notes a fur lined silk trouserette for cold outdoor wear and a trend toward lower waisted upper garments. It cites Paris fashion as impractical at times and mentions Arab etiquette and Kansas City churches experimenting with films and altered collections to draw crowds.
Progressive farmers in Chatfield Minnesota vote to use accrued dividends to build a steam laundry beside their cooperative creamery. The new wash house handles over 5000 family washings weekly at 95 cents each while Ma relaxes reading magazines.
The piece questions how long Woodrow Wilson can maintain high confidence while avoiding the issue of votes for women. It calls for a candid stance on support for or against suffrage and notes his role as U S president beyond party leadership.
The ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior digestive tonic for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims to tone stomach and bowel muscles, relieve symptoms, and offer a safer, long lasting improvement vs tablets or cathartics. Endorsed by Mr. J. W. Gouchier and Mr. Stoucher, with sample offers and mail order details.
A reading from a family visit describes a new baby boy born to neighbors. The parents discuss names hoping for a strong, practical choice. The young narrator suggests Johnny and jokes about the baby’s future in school and against mischief.
A hat pin wound inflicted by a young woman in self defense killed Daniel Sweeney in Milwaukee. Doctors report he had bled internally for two weeks due to the hatpin, causing a slow hemorrhage that led to his death.
Hyman Epstein, promoter of a summer boxing event at Coney Island, was fined $100 after a matador pushed a bull aside to gain a camera angle during filming, the cruelty charge noted by authorities.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for costive and bilious symptoms. It promises to ease headaches indigestion and upset stomach by cleansing the stomach liver and bowels. A 16 cent box is said to keep the system regular and improve overall feeling for months. It also notes children can benefit from a gentle cleansing.
Chicago social figure Mrs Louis Brackett Bishop announces a baby garden project to cultivate orphans from around the world. She envisions a natural growth method with trained assistants, no teachers, and exposure to sun, air, and vigorous play as the babies grow.
Readers comment on saloon cashing practices for loggers and stranger checks. Another letter argues high wages aid local business while wage cuts favor capital. A citizen suggests removing bread caterpillar cocoons and using crest spray. A critique opposes CITY CAR LINES plans reducing Seattle Electric Co. power and raises fears of rate hikes and influence.
A note criticizes attempts to inject religious bigotry into a local campaign. The writer says the real issue is whether the Seattle Electric Co should hold influence over Seattle, not Rome’s rule, warning against corporate overreach.
Oliver T. Erickson argues municipal ownership can lower utility costs and questions using trunk mains assessments versus bonds. He cites Ballard district example, compares water bills under options, and urges voters to consider impact on working homeowners.
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