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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
4
A humorous piece laments hunger with verses on a hungry man seeking food and work. It contrasts this with a quip about the mayor-elect of New York being 34, suggesting you can learn much in the city by that age.
A Seattle City employee vents about local gas billing and the stubborn norms of civic prose. The piece reflects on the town’s “Seattle Spirit” and the friction between public duty and bureaucratic roadblocks. The narrator recounts paying a gas bill with a city warrant and the distrust of banks, ending with a personal note on duty and disappointment.
Editor notes a call for more Seattle police and plain clothes officers to guard against holdups while criticizing officers at grills and cafes. The observer urges protecting citizens over harassing young women. The letter claims about 2,000 surgeons were reported at the American College of Surgeons meeting in Chicago.
The article notes that birds use legs as rudders for steering during flight. It highlights flamingos and storks with long legs acting as rudders. It explains the flamingo feeds with its upside down mouth using the upper mandible, and that young flamingoes grow long legs to wade. It also describes flamingo nests as inverted cones built on the ground enabling nesting.
A merger between Rose Music Company at 1420 Second Avenue and Eilers Music House leads to a stock reduction sale at both locations. The event promises drastic price cuts on talking machine record cabinets and two hand made designs, with a focus on clearing stock to fit under one roof.
An excerpt reflects on humanity's future development, comparing current era to a grand vision. The speaker, echoing H G Wells, places present life beside a vast, splendid trajectory where past deeds seem small in contrast to forthcoming greatness.
The city is ranked 20th in the nation, with the post office census listing 301,670 in 1913 and estimates suggesting 310,000 this year. Mayor Cotterill urges growth with prosperity, industry, and rural expansion to feed a future half‑million, while noting population alone is not enough. He calls for careful governance and manufacturing to boost payrolls and living standards.
A collage of odd notes includes a subway trivia line about New York having 26.3 miles of subway versus Seattle by 2653 miles, a farmer who killed a goose that laid a golden egg, and a quip about frying golden eggs. It also notes the marriage of Mise Cora Matmer Storm and Fred Storm in Geneseo and a weather bureau weather joke.
A curious question asks what sort of key opens a lock of hair and contrasts it with the use of a hair receiver for a bald headed man. The text presents a playful riddle about hair and tools with no practical answer given.
A reader asks about keeping a lively grandmother at home and a letter about using tight shoes to alter foot appearance. Mr Grey comments on grandmamma’s moviegoing habits, while other queries cover brick dust scratches on planes, and odd questions about shipping tools and sharpening grass blades.
The article argues that leaders can return after defeat, citing Senator John F. Campbell of Everett as a prime example. Campbell, known as Dynamite Jack, returned to influence legislation after early setbacks, including marching through eight hour laws and labor reforms. His resilience and reform drives are highlighted as proof that comebacks are possible.
A small package of Hamburger Brust Thee, called Hamburg ereast Tea by Germans, is recommended. Mix a tablespoon of the tea with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacupful to open pores relieve congestion loosen bowels and break a cold quickly. It is inexpensive, vegetable, and harmless.
Registration is underway at the Pre Fontaine building with the office open until 5 30 pm. On Saturday 1320 residents registered, while no clerks are currently available to assist.
A wireless dispatch reports the revenue cutter Androscoggin aground at Cove Point in Chesapeake Bay. The cutter Apache proceeded to its aid and assistance.
Public health notice promoting California Syrup of Figs as a laxative for children. Warns mothers to use the product for inside cleansing during sickness and to avoid counterfeit versions. Claims the 50 cent bottle by California Fig Syrup Company includes full usage directions.
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