Quote on speaking clearly by N. D. Cochran
The remark notes that a man can mean well but be in error when he speaks without understanding his words. It reflects on integrity and the peril of confidently stating mistaken ideas.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
4
Trust busting must raise pay and lower rates now
Two demands from the public drive trust reform. Workers need better pay and fairer treatment, and the public must see lower rates and improved service. The piece warns that mere promises without real action fail and urges cutting inflation to serve the public, not private gain, to secure lasting change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancho Villa
Mexico
Wilson
Washington
The Happiest Couple ERE and the Value of Happiness
A letter to The Star extols a wife and mother who bears ten children and favors happiness over wealth. The author contrasts moneyed figures like Rockefeller and Morgan with a couple whose joy lies in family love, then briefly notes a science aside about planarian worms and a political hint about Bryan and a Panama Canal procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Morgan
Domestic science, suspicions, and Christmas plans
A clipped dialogue scene shows a couple debating proposals and a course in domestic science with a potential $50 hat as a joke. The exchange pivots on expectations for engagement and surprises, with a witty push for knowing gifts and outcomes.
Button left as tip echoes old restaurant witticism
A New York World remark notes a waiter finding a button left on a restaurant table in place of a tip. The waiter muses that “everything comes to him who waits” reflecting a dry, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Mrs Voteleigh and Husband Clash Over Children
A fragment from the St Paul Pioneer Press shows Mrs Voteleigh asking after her children as she returns home around 11. Her husband retorts that she should stay at home to view her heirs, revealing domestic friction in a dated, dialogue style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voteleigh
St. Paul Pioneer Press
A New Year Thought On Habits And The Brain
A fragment from a conversation discusses New Year resolutions and self-improvement. It cites a German scientist estimating the brain renews itself roughly every two months, with nerve cells lasting about sixty days. The text centers on personal change and the brain’s role in shaping habits.
Camel Fat Stores Fuel Not Water In Humps
The camel stores fat in its humps not water, enabling long desert treks without food or drink. Its webbed feet help on loose sand and its nostrils narrow in sandstorms. The animal is described as quarrelsome and vindictive, with one hump for the dromedary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Time Table Notes From Main 8101 Fare 6 percent
Partial timetable fragment mentions Colman Dock and Main 8101 with fares noted as 6 percent for round trips. It lists times like 16 30 am and 2 00 with exceptions for Sundays and Saturdays, and a disclaimer that timetable is subject to change without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colman Dock
Munday
Monkeys and motor buses amid New York tales and a Pekingese show
Sailors recount the Cymbeline incident off Nova Scotia where a monkey was killed and eaten aboard, while plans for 6 cent automobile rides await the board of estimate. A Plaza hotel Pekingese dog show draws crowds of affluent women with dogs valued at 1000 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bordeaux
Nova Scotia
Stanley
Jada
Eleht
Cymbeline
Branley
Board of Estimate
Plaza Hotel
Circle club to award movie toys in kids contest
The Circle club of The Star invites Seattle children under seven to recruit five new members for a chance at a movie toy prize. First 108 letters win, require name address school and age of new members, prize distribution next week, contest ends Friday at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Club
Jack
Seattle
Uncle Jack
Drawing Contest Winner Named By Circle Club
Pauline Becker 13 of 4002 Brooklyn Ave NE won the Circle club drawing prize after a lengthy judging session. Judges debated for half an hour beyond the hour and a half of contributions as Uncle Jack praised the event's popularity. The Star office will deliver the prize to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Pauline Becker
Circle Club
Brooklyn Av. N. E
Star Office
Hit Him Editor Here Sun Sets on West End
The fragment notes a lighthearted exchange about a cub reporter and editor. It mentions Bill Jones’ son being struck by lightning in the west end and a remark about the sun setting on that side. The excerpt reflects a playful newsroom moment rather than a full event report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
West End
Watch Thief Delays Capture As Victim Mocked
A crook demanded the watch while the victim refused to pause for a chase. The exchange hints at a theft moment with no immediate pursuit described. Local authorities later reviewed the incident for possible leads and suspect identifications.
PAZO Ointment Promises Relief for Itching and Rashes
A fragment discusses PAZO Ointment claiming to cure itching bleeding and prodding ulcers. It suggests refund if the ointment fails and mentions a 14 day trial period and refunds if relief is not achieved.
Dorothy Reed Seeks The Star Saturday Drawing Contest
A reader from 1623 Fifth Ave writes about loving to draw and wishes to join The Star Saturday night contest. Dorothy Reed expresses hope to be mentioned among the other participants and shows enthusiasm for sketching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Star
Dorothy Reed
Uncle Jack Seeks Return of Drawings Missing in Transit
Herbert Dunn of R F D Route 6 informs Uncle Jack the drawings did not arrive and requests their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Jack
Herbert Dunn
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