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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
4
A fragment from Seattle Washington indicates a postoffice notice noting second class matter status and a monthly rate of 90 cents up to six months with unclear continuation. The text shows damaged OCR with references to Trews bene and membership context.
A provocative page argues courts favor the rich over the poor detailing Sherman Act enforcement, mine workers' rights, and a Colorado coal dispute. It cites a judge named Greeley Whitford and cites a thousand year forecast by Flamarrion, ending with a quirky note on partner selection by women.
The piece mocks a moral philosophy by citing Dr. William H. Park and a belief in mind over matter for rotten eggs nutrient value. It lampoons experiments on cold storage foods, reflex digestion, and the absurd rationale behind tasting spoiled foods for nourishment. It ends by mentioning Ellen Terry and the coming woman.
A reflective piece urges gratitude over constant requests. It encourages appreciating health, food, shelter, and family, and calls for wise distribution of resources. It notes Rockefeller's pastor advocating one religion and hints at future company for John Rockefeller.
In Georgian Court New Jersey a prizefight featured Anthony J. Drexel and Beresford with Mrs. George J. Gould as stakeholder. Drexel was knocked out in three rounds as critics denounce aristocratic excess and corruption.
A collage of brief items ranges from grandiose claims of gold sinking ships to memoir plans by Mary Garden. It mentions a 115 year old French watch, a California supreme court rehearing for Abe Ruef, and Census data for Berlin with German inference. No coherent single story emerges.
A fragmented passage shows a parent venting frustration about a son who fights in public. The child claims another boy named Jimmy Montgomery said the man was his father, leading to a tense moment in a street crowd.
Dialog captures pride in a Pullman porter’s skill and humor about a wife’s memory of their wedding. Names mentioned include Brother Brielan and Brother Smoot as well as Clarence, illustrating a community vignette with affectionate slang and detailed railroad work imagery.
A noted explorer lecturer quips about losing two thousand dollars last night and charging fifty cents a word for his oratory. He says the loss came from dream talk, while a skeptic probes the poker joke and the lecturer wipes away a tear.
The quip notes Mas Perry’s antics in foreign countries, claiming he attempts to speak French German and Italian to amuse crowds. It reflects a lighthearted jab at multilingual performance in travel.
A humorous 2 line exchange features Richard 12 Warburton 14 and Gordon 10 imagining a million dollars with plans for a motor boat music tickets and an automobile. Harper's Bazar laments that The Feminine Mind has long been overshadowed by Looks and Clothes in society.
The clipping presents a humorous verse by Tom Akers centered on fans shouting during strong teams. It mentions cheerful lobster commentary and a refrain about praying for rain, reflecting lighthearted sports theater language.
A quirky 1910s vignette follows Drowsy Dugan sleeping inside a 144 inch gun mouth at a shore battery until twilight, ending with the sunset firing. The piece blends seaside humor with dated slang and a punchy finish.
An old newspaper item promotes a rheumatism remedy claiming a simple mixture of syrup of sarsaparilla toris compound and whisky, to be taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at bedtime, with claims of hospital success and easy preparation.
A compact fragment presents Mary with a lamb and a stylistic aside. The text shifts to quirky speech about endurance tents and suburban life, mentioning a son and a casual urban mood. The piece reads like a playful, incomplete poem fragment with wandering phrases.
A hotel man recalls tricks by staff and garbage men as he describes hidden thefts. He recounts knives and forks found in waste and a timekeeper uncovering five pounds of batter concealed inside a hollow loaf.
John Hays Hammond, named special ambassador to the coronation of George V, is highlighted as Taft's political architect. Once a Guggenheim mining engineer earning large sums, Hammond's rise included early speculation as Taft’s running mate and influential backing from Republican groups.
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