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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1912
Page
4
Six men per year subscribe to The Seattle Star and may receive preferential home delivery. Readers are urged to report missed copies or substitutions by phoning Main 9400. The paper, published daily in Seattle Washington, issues a monthly rate and seeks prompt service.
Frederick E. Bauer cites that 3,000 to 4,000 NYC children are separated from their parents yearly as costs rise, with institutions caring for them. The piece questions whether emancipation ended such heartbreak, comparing auction block breakups to impoverished breakfast table separations and noting harsh living conditions.
The piece treats Pierpont Morgan as a knight clad in modern armor forged from finance and industry. It portrays him challenging public institutions from bureaus to the Supreme Court and foresees future moves after Stone & Webster merger amid interurban rate concerns.
The piece notes King Ige accepting the American Cross of Honor, praising the award but offering little detail on the acts of heroism. It references Taft, King George, Andrew Carnegie, and others, while questioning who earns the medal and critiquing government fairness toward the underdog.
The article evaluates Jane Addams sociological writing on underpaid working girls. It contrasts her nuanced view with harsher moralist readings, noting how many workers support others at home. It cites wage needs, family duties, and the role of young women in social reform, plus a reference to Gov. Hay at a Young Men's Republican club meeting.
A Seattle street car conductor is praised for his wife who serves meals on the car each evening. The writer extols home life, urging employers and corporations to allow more time for wives to share meals at home and to value devoted spouses as a civic good.
A cryptic dialogue centers on a bank president and cashier discussing honesty and consequences. References to paying tells, studying law, and a casual remark about Christmas cigars hint at moral choices and risk, while a final line notes life offers no decisions on foul.
The text blends quotes from Longfellow style verse with scattered jokes and questions about history and memory. Characters name teachers and a misquoted claim about 1066 while a telephone book gag punctuates the dialogue.
In a tense exchange Mrs Scrappington questions the fuss over Sar seeds and recall fears. Mr Scrappington dismisses the concerns but admits the recall looms as a greater issue within the household.
A St. Louis man petitions for divorce arguing he was intoxicated at the time of his wedding. The item notes oddities about liquor markets and mentions Boston in a fragmentary, era-style report.
Dialogue contrasts life in the old country with life in America. One speaker recalls scarce meat in the homeland, while the other notes meat available daily in the United States, highlighting differences in daily provisions and experiences.
Dialogue shows Mrs. Jones quitting cards after burning a deck in the stove while Mr. Jones comments on a warning about bridge behind them. The exchange hints at a tense domestic moment with a hint of mischief and remorse.
Julia Wise refuses to keep damaged goods and dismisses a metaphorical storage role. A tense exchange reveals personal priorities and a sharp disagreement about responsibility. The scene highlights strain in their relationship and a clash over expectations.
A satirical dialogue shows a Police Commissioner asking how to disperse a mob and an applicant replying with evasive humor. The banter centers on commands and mutual understanding, illustrating irony about authority and compliance.
A finance worker boasts a Wall Street windfall of a thousand dollars while his wife’s bridge game costs two thousand, highlighting a household disparity between fortune and gambling losses in a single morning exchange.
The Yonkers Statesman notes a cold storage house receiving multiple layers of chickens with careful stacking. Readers are told inspectors checked packing. no spoilage reported.
Two speakers joke about taste and mood then discuss appendicitis and Doctor Kuttem. One says his case built the doctor's reputation while the other reveals his own illness funded that fame.
A collage of clipped notes and quips on debt, detectives, politics, fashion, and public figures. Mentions include Mr Burns, the McNamare case, Lydia Pinkham omission, and Carnegie’s peace legacy as a provocative local commentary.
Cynthia Grey suggests ideas for a children party in the Circle contest. Submit a party story with at least one suitable game and sample details showing how a boy or girl might organize the event. Three prizes will be awarded. winning letters and names will run next Saturday. Letters must stay under 200 words.
Elizabeth Donlan recalls her beloved kitten White Spot also called Whitey. She mourns the pet in a hometown note noting funeral, a tiny grave, doll clothes, and memories of games, beds, and a broken leg before the animal’s death.
Grace May Reyna, a 15 year old Circle standout, is noted for neat practice and strict rule following. She habitually submits entries early to The Star office, living at 424 W. Thirday and earning recognition as one of the Circle’s most successful competitors.
Frances Lloyd of Sedro Woolley Washington writes about her small dog as the best pet and a faithful companion. She notes the dog’s playfulness and daily romps and asserts dogs are taught easily and understand people well.
The writer extols horses as handsome and intelligent pets and urges proper care. They express sadness at animals being ill treated and suggest drivers would benefit from respecting horses, noting the horse’s loving nature.
A local school publishes its honor roll featuring students including Henry M Mary Lusk Walter Bennett Tania Hittner Leland Brown Frank Parrish Jr Mary Elvey Lovegren Clarence Ouilahant Henrietta Hawkins Zepyrine Chickener Dorothy Kinsey Aldoren Carlson Edna Sullivan Eleanor Dullahant Reno Niles Cari Norman Nele Larsen Florence Horn.
The article recounts the extraordinary life of John Boyes, a 15 year old runaway who travels from Hull to sea then becomes a South African mounted police, Ugandan trader, and finally a Kikuyu king. He later writes a book about his adventures and the tale is framed as an astonishing true romance.
A light exchange joke echoes in a Chicago shop scene about postholiday business and a goods exchange counter. The dialogue contrasts restful expectations with the worker’s workload as the season winds down.
A Knoxville bride adores her husband and uses playful phrases to rate his goodness. A visiting mother prompts a punchline when the bride’s tone shifts from praise to peevishness, ending with the husband likened to a dog biscuit.
An elderly or young speaker writes to Uncle Jack describing life on a small Kent area farm. The writer, Sarah, mentions being an 18 year old in eighth grade, with siblings and farm animals, and thanks him for support in a recent matter.
Zoologist Dr Ronald H Curtis voices skepticism about disinterested animals in Charleston. He notes dogs’ loyalty tied to feeding and humorously recalls a sour old cur named Sophia. A related niece and nephew exchange condolences as the tale unwinds with ironic commentary.
A cabinet of stray quotes shows a defiant pitch toward public opinion. Sevater ghum confirms his role as a pitcher of political stances while referencing a game for the Washington Star.
The St Globe Democrat cites Herbert FE March arguing charity is skewed by wealthier donors and a callous view of poverty. A story about Mme Golde notes winter deaths among the poor, prompting questions about action and care.
A doctor and Deacon Waters exchange about an iron tincture. The deacon praises the medicine yet complains the iron made his feet heavy and hindered walking. The anecdote reflects a playful scene from the New York Weekly.
A humorous note from Fliegende Blatter describes a domestic scene where a wife sticks out her tongue, only to reveal she simply handed a letter to post and reminded her husband to add a stamp. The exchange underscores a lighthearted postal oversight.
Lady Godiva refuses to speak to reporters and tells her maid to tell them the ride was not a joy ride. She then calmly braids her hair, treating the incident as closed.
A judge remarks Nellie’s engagement makes her look bright and happy as a match lights a face, noting the transformation seen in the phrase a match does light up a girl’s face.
Jonah entered the whale and called it the original water wagon, noting he stayed aboard only three days. The line reflects a humorous biblical allusion from the New York Sun excerpt.
A Boston Evening Transcript snippet records a playful exchange about socialism. The remark centers on a custard pie joke as a social emblem, reflecting light commentary rather than a political stance.
A report of a congressman named Wombat who spoke about protecting the people from trust greed rather than addressing graft allegations directly. The dialogue suggests emphasis on anti-trust concerns over specific criminal charges.
A fragment reports a man suing a woman for damages over alleged romantic interest. The suit seeks fifty thousand dollars, with wording indicating a claim of interference or breach of affectionate relations. Details on parties and jurisdiction are unclear.
A fragment reports Billings mourning his aunt and notes his belief she did not think of him after her death. The text includes a terse transcript excerpt reflecting his loss and confusion.
A fragment quotes a question about what Shakespeare values more than power and answers with hair as a metaphor. The line appears to come from a Harper’s Bazaar style exchange involving a teacher and Tommie.
In a fragmentary exchange set in an American context, a man is called a nitrate king, then corrected to a cabman, implying a mistaken kingship regard tied to occupational nicknames within a provincial vignette.
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