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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
4
A Cavernous essay emphasizes Lincoln as a humane hero rather than myth and urges honoring the man. It critiques hagiography, praises Lincoln’s plain humanity and achievements, and notes contemporary political humor and scandals as context.
The Star announces a picture puzzle with three part titles forming a phrase. Editor extends the answer deadline to February 15 after a flood of letters and protests, urging readers to send in guesses before 6 p.m. next Monday.
A collage of overheard lines and snatches from various sources includes the Nervey heiress exchange about marriage, navy officers, college pranks, and a mix of punchlines. The piece reads as a rapid fire series of witticisms and captions from different papers.
An old advertisement touts Crescent Egg-Phosphate Baking Powder as stomach and wallet friendly. It contrasts with Trust Cream of Tartar powders and claims Crescent costs 25 cents per full pound. Crescent Manufacturing Company, makers of Mapleine.
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