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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
4
Independent and Sunset Main editions listed with pricing. Message notes one cent per item and five cent delivery details, urging subscribers to telephone for multiple copies to ensure accurate service and prevent errors at the mail office.
The Star warns that when councils control public works and real estate purchases graft risks rise. It cites past council overreach in Sixth ward fire station site selection and tide land deals, urging preservation of the Board of Public Works integrity amid changing ward politics.
The January issue features Charles Edward Russell's forceful critique of American subjugation to privileged interests. He argues the US lags behind other nations in public ownership, pensions, and reform, contrasting European streetcar efficiency with American corporate dominance. The piece urges readers to weigh Russell's evidence and consider citizen responsibility.
Lady Colin Campbell argues outdoor sport benefits women by developing health and character. She cites fencing and swimming as ideal activities for balance, temperance, and courage while warning against rough sports and overdoing athleticism. She praises cycling for independence and notes women’s football and other pastimes.
In a harsh urban scene a vagrant known as Shifty Dick is beaten after a barroom brawl and saves a gravely ill child by carrying him through a sleepless night in a hospital corridor. The judge sentences him to six months in a reform house, ending with a quiet moment of remorse and resolve.
A bemoaning widow and a chorus of beauty seekers debate aging and marriage. Women seek younger partners to avoid cosmetic regimes while men age, with the piece asserting May to December matches offer social and domestic advantages.
Our text describes a popular payment plan offering credit, with guarantees on fit and quality. It promotes a broad range of latest winter apparel for women and children and invites customers to open an account for purchases.
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