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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
4
A Spokane backed bill by Representative Edge seeks to legalize cigarette sales to adults while making it a misdemeanor to sell to minors or to minors possessing cigarettes. The Star argues the Edge bill improves on the existing law, which it calls a farce for failing to deter youth access.
A Washington correspondent reports from Panama a pink bound pamphlet addressed to Theodore Roosevelt by merchants bankers and others. The document asks for permission to exploit Americans involved in the Panama canal while opposing a commissary system. It notes bankers and merchants face profits from high prices and hints at further organizational schemes.
The piece portrays the lumber lobby figures led by Chas Elliott Defebaugh and J B White pressing Congress to retain a lumber duty, claiming to protect forests while critics say it preserves the lumber trust. It mentions Willard Hotel rotunda, several city and industry figures, and remarks on congressional influence and lobbying tactics.
A fragmentary note pairs C. W. Fairbanks with Senator Jim Hemenway amid campaign tension. It recalls Hemenway managing Fairbanks efforts for the vice presidential bid, a Chicago HQ opening, and disputed bills. The text also mentions seasonal yard signs, flowers, and local produce pricing ordered as casual commentary.
Soak gelatin in cold water then dissolve in boiling water. Add sugar raspberry juice lemon juice and lemon peel steep candied ginger. Cool and freeze to make sherbet. Also make a tea flavored ice and a vanilla cream with coarsely grated chocolate folded in at the end to keep it white.
Annie Mackey urges formation of a Kitchen Girl and Housemaids Union to win an eight hour day, citing Seattle experience of long hours for maids and calling for labor protections for women and girls. She argues for fairness, dignity, and legal limits on working hours in domestic service.
The item describes a competition where about 2000 answers were received by forenoon for the third puzzle and hints at an approaching reveal. It notes one correct response, an honor system, and mentions an upcoming fourth puzzle with a timing and envelope mark indicating by 6. The text lists several guessed words and names as part of the audience’s solutions.
A long breezy column questions when private romantic matters become public. It contrasts fashion notes with social scrutiny and asks whether spying on a beau or a couple’s private affairs concerns strangers. The piece ends by noting random ads interrupt the reflection.
A Saturday dance tonight at Leseht Park pavilion invites gentlemen and ladies. Free admission.
A review praises Nazimova for her feline stage presence in dark blue Isben plays. The Russian Jewish star, who learned English in five years, rises from a cheap New York theatre to top ranks and high pay. Critics note her powerful, unique expressiveness as she explores love and hate.
A self proud cat Gray Fur boasts of his beauty and sneers at smaller cats. A rogue flypaper trap entangles him, leaving Gray Fur stuck and frightened as his friends watch.
A tale describes furred Gray Fur who begs help from a frightened cat. Mamma cat acts quickly, guiding Mist to aid, revealing Gray Fur’s look alters after the fy paper is removed. Though shaved, he learns to enjoy play with others and purrs again, changing his pride.
Garvin argues the taxpayer’s dollar should be spent openly and wisely on public works like a rock crusher. He compares private buying to open market procurement, urging transparent bidding, lawful use, and understanding taxation rather than hidden schemes.
A collage of playful banter and satirical bits. The text mixes quips about bachelors and social pretenses with snippets from dialogue and cartoons, highlighting witty exchanges about money, marriage, temper, and social roles. It reads like a humor column with quoted lines and character sketches.
A fashion note claims the button craze wanes as makers predict smaller adornments. Women fear wardrobe damage from larger buttons, while tailors anticipate hip length coats with clusters of three tiny buttons finishing cuffs and pockets.
The article notes guimpes remain essential and teques rise as a spring fashion. Teque hats sit low on the head, small in size, with minimal ornamentation, contrasting with larger recent headgear. The trend marks teques as a favorite spring millinery style.
Two men discuss betting on the Johnson Jeffries bout with jokes about outcomes. They reference Beht Williams and a columnist tone notes on prize fights and winners, suggesting humorous takes and bets as readers are steered to page 6.
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