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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
4
Robert G. Ingersoll receives a bronze statue in Peoria Illinois at Oak Park. The monument honors his legacy and symbolizes the era of growing religious tolerance, contrasting past bans on such tributes in the Christian world.
A collage of remarks on Montana ratifying an income tax amendment and other miscellany. Includes critiques of Taft, Bristow and Lodge as rising campaign issues, aviation and tea trade notes, a gossip column on Eleanor Sears, Canada US reciprocity, and a quip about a Minnesota divorce fund solution.
An exchange between an optimist and a pessimist on a wool tariff. The optimist claims one benefit is that tariffs will raise the cost for those posing as sheep, while the pessimist dismisses the point with a sneer.
A long-suffering husband suggests they could own a home, but his wife retorts that ownership would only lead to selling it to pay the mortgage. The exchange highlights financial strain and differing views on frugality within a marriage.
A fragmentary verse line notes how tiny items like water drops and sand grains accumulate to boost a grocer’s wealth, framing a humorous or satirical take on commerce.
In a light exchange Mrs. Blox notes fluent French from a cousin while Mrs. Knoxn quips that hearing it is hard as no one can understand her. The exchange captures small talk etiquette in a social gathering.
A sharp exchange notes Miss Oldham accusing a man of courting insincerity while he retorts she is deluded. The brief feud centers on reputations and romantic declarations in a clipped local dialogue.
Viola Brewer, sister of Beryl, appears in a photo at the club page. The young entrant, famed for blue eyes and golden hair, competes with her elder sister for one of five awards next week for essays on George Washington.
Louisiana storekeeper Bill Jones travels to New Orleans to buy goods. On return the largest crate bears a misread inscription Billie Toside prompting his wife to cry out and summon help as a neighbor investigates the warning tied to the box.
In a witty exchange, Lettering Larry asks why Reginald attends political meetings, and Reginald answers that a change is a relief from formal terms. The dialogue critiques social jewelry and class language, noting that bric-a-brac has infiltrated society.
The piece argues steady effort beats flashy ads. It claims the farmer who works all day yields the most hay while quick bursts of promotion fail. It ends with a moral about building business on a rock and notes advertising rates are available on request.
A brief dialogue shows a brilliant attorney challenging a youth outside a railing. The youth admits interest in law but jokes about preferring burglary and claims his parents would not approve. The lawyer questions the cost of studying law versus a criminal path.
A humorous reminiscence of a traveling circus owner recounts misadventures with a broken tent a wild elephant a stock of peculiar acts and sharp wits. The speaker recalls pickpockets ticketing chaos and a mistaken admission policy while praising Thomas A Edison as a great man.
A playful dialogue about muscular rheumatism explaining its intensity as a forceful condition that pins a man down and holds him. The exchange features Little Willie and his father, illustrating a breezy humorous tone.
A terse verse noting how love can shift quickly from one woman to another, suggesting fickle attachment and the ease of moving from one affection to another. The line implies changing romantic interest without lasting commitment.
A Chicago News item notes Bearit Burden of half a million failing to pay. Creditors may receive about fifty thousand. Lambleigh asks Bearit how he feels. Bearit replies that fifty thousand is a lot to give up. The exchange also mocks Skinner as extremely stingy.
Lenora Brevig of Stanwood Washington wins a $1 prize for a drawing showing The Mince I Would Like Best to Live. Margaret Jones Seattle receives a special book prize for merit, with Carroll Stewart of Snohomish also honored. Honorable mentions include Clarence Pritchard Catherine Brown Emerson Landts Hulda Tiikvist and many others in a community youth art event.
A loud-voiced individual boasts of being self made while a calm counterpart accepts the apology. The revised edition features a pun about pennies and heirs fighting over dollars, underscoring frugality and family wealth.
A brief exchange notes a wife giving a husband a pocket case for his birthday and mentions a bill. The Philadelphia Bulletin adds a quip about whether a rich uncle retained faculties until death, with his will unread at the time.
In a child’s question about coin designs, the father explains the eagle as a swift emblem. The dialogue shifts to Bombay where the city’s population nears one million yet telephone access remains under two thousand.
The excerpt argues for or against electing senators by popular vote versus federal permission. It reflects ambivalence about changing the method and expresses no strong preference for either stance.
A reader asks whether the Morgan talk meter has been installed yet, seeking status on service readiness for local telephone use.
The speaker mocks Fate and asks for a performance of the Mocking Bird. Fate blushes, falters, and finally admits he is not equal to the test. The exchange ends with Fate acknowledging the challenge was beyond him.
Reginald claims this autumn is the chilliest yet as Eva remarks on the season. Jack notes Reggy has proposed to and been rejected by five girls since June.
A guild member recalls installing a four foot shelf to aid a seamstress in buttoning a dress at elbow height. He notes the shelf doubled as a maid aid, easing afternoon dressing and justifying the cost. The piece also mentions birds and chewing gum scenes in a zoo.
Reader asks if there is a remedy beyond Ayer's Pills for headaches described as severe and frequent. The note suggests constipation as the primary cause and seeks medical guidance from a doctor.
Seattle shoppers urged to visit the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co. at 1314 1st Ave near University Street for a wall paper sale. Cheap remnants available as part of the promotional period.
Geo Debritz runs for councilman at large presenting himself as a major Seattle taxpayer. He has held municipal and county roles since 1887 and previously served as deputy assessor in Portland. In Seattle he is known as an abstractor and real estate dealer and has paid over 19000 in assessments. he is a family man with five children.
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