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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
4
A reflective column notes that 442 million dollars were spent on common school education last year, comparing it to tobacco and alcohol expenditures. It argues education as core to a self governing nation, urges higher standards, and warns that revenue favors business while investing in education yields lasting civic profits.
The Star clarifies a prior Paris telegram alleging Wilbur Wright was named as co respondent in a French officer’s divorce suit. The correction states Wright was not named, and the original item was an error. The paper expresses regret for the unintended injustice.
A jumble of fashion notes describes embroidered nets, foulard designs with black dots, and dimity muslin for fine lingerie. Quips about domestic life, farm scenes, and social diversions mix with excerpts from a humorous Victorian humor piece, including dialogue and gossip.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an elderly individual and a house, with names like Perry and Dauber appearing oddly. The text reads as a surreal, partial notice lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable actions.
Jefferson Ore Review notes J A Jones’ hog weighing 723 pounds just after killing. The item praises the animal as a remarkable catch and mentions theJones family journal context with local voice style.
A sharp comment from the New York Press quotes a feud between two women, noting one’s superior dress and expressing strong contempt for the other. The remark highlights social snobbery and public perception of style in a crowded social scene.
The article extols lemon use for hair cleansing and conditioning as well as manicuring. It advises rinsing with warm water, rubbing lemon juice through hair to reduce grease, and weekly lemon baths for shine, growth, and slower graying. For nails, a lemon juice rinse brightens and cleans. It also notes skin care benefits for the surrounding cuticle and sweat glands with repeated use.
Testimony at the Joe Inquiry into the Rue Morgue tragedy recounts details of a violent death scene. Bank clerk Adolphe Lebon and others describe a chaotic assault in a Paris residence. Dupin and the narrator seek access to the morgue as police falter and new leads loom.
Over three car loads of 1909 wallpaper arrived in Seattle from the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co. at 1914 First Ave. The stock is offered to the public at 20 to 50 percent below regular prices, directly from the company.
The passage describes a murky interrogation scene with hints of dysfunction in Paris police methods. A narrator recalls an examination that reveals confusion and cautious behavior as they inspect surroundings and facts, ending with a return home and a brief stop at a newspaper office.
Fragments report a motorman complaining about speed rules and a plumber’s claim that installed systems would never freeze. The dialogue hints at frayed expectations and safety concerns amid conflicting assurances.
Cartoonish debate on congressional leadership contrasts Joe Cannon with Mahomet as lawmakers flaw and flub through New Year reflections. A speaker asks about past habits while another replies today isn’t New Year, so smoking resumes.
A historical report notes that despite prohibition, illicit imports have surged, with observers describing a tenfold increase in mysterious shipments to the state. The exchange highlights booming illegal trade as a side effect of policy.
A designer elocutionist showcases a selection of over two hundred tongue twisters. Readily challenging lines include vivid phrases like a gleam green and vivid fish imagery. The collection features fast repeats and tricky alliterations that test articulation.
A humorous exchange notes the traveller over miles and frowns while contrasting the saver’s loss with a motor car. The automobiliat loses more miles, while the aeronaut promises reliable return time, delivering a comic line from Smart Get on travel speed.
A Cleveland Leader note reviews the song My Little Brown Bear and Anna Held’s performance in Miss Inch Held. It claims the tune is whistled nationwide and describes Held’s appearance and stage moments amid playful critique of the act and its reception.
Biskinse responds with a playful claim that the speaker’s gesture would hurt their knuckles. The exchange centers on teasing and light hurt feelings between two individuals.
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