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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
4
An editorial reflects on the year's themes of strife malice envy and hatred alongside kindness and boosts. It urges readers to choose constructive deeds and thoughtful actions in the coming year, emphasizing personal responsibility and community tone.
The piece argues against New Year’s gimmicks and urges choosing resolutions from genuine self improvement. It says lasting change comes from intrinsic motivation not seasonal pressure and notes resolutions should reflect real personal growth rather than transient spirits.
A critique argues that impeachment of a judge reveals a system where lawyers dominate national governance. It condemns a process in which a lawyer is tried by lawyers, warning of leniency and career advancement for jurists. The piece blames presidential selections and vast lawyer influence on public costs and policy.
A mock report notes Cornell’s claim that a Venus de Milo type is perfect, listing measurements and joking about mix ups with a Mexican senorita. The piece then jokes about leap year marriage licenses in Chicago, easy divorce, fountain pen sales surges, and a four hour federal skirmish at Colonia Juarez with no rebels nearby.
The piece imagines a suffragette march on Washington to protest Wilson's policy. It contrasts women demanding rights with hungry Democrats on the other side and hints at Wilson's response, framed in a satirical college life scene.
Humorous old jokes and comic quips fill the page, including lines about renaming suburban cars the Banana Line to match their bunches, playful exchanges about fortunes and pedigrees, and scattered witticisms from a bygone era.
A collage of jokes from Chicago Tribune Detroit Free Press Louisville Courier Journal and Vienna humor sections. Banter covers marriage money appearance and coffee fueled awakenings with light gossip tone and witty callbacks.
Detroit Free Press notes a mother questioning the fiancé as the girl reveals the engagement. The exchange underscores family curiosity about the suitor and the couple’s plans, framed as a domestic moment.
Editor notes the Panama canal as the year’s greatest event and urges nationwide study. Pan American Union chief argues every U S university and organization should explore canal implications for power, trade, and global reach. The canal will shorten routes from Atlantic ports to Pacific markets across the western hemisphere.
Almanac style list of holidays for 1913 with dates including Lincoln's Birthday St Valentine's Day Washington's Birthday St Patrick's Day April Fools' Day May Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving and Christmas noting weekdays for each date.
A letter discusses Henri Bergson's Creative Evolution, arguing life is continually created rather than fully discovered. It contrasts time’s reality with space and calls for separate philosophies and sciences for revolutionary and conservative states. A second note praises New Year’s bonuses for streetcar workers. The final message is from Austin E. Gruffitiis, announcing candidacy reconsideration.
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