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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
4
A Cleveland missionary society discussion asks if Adam would trade a rib for a wife and finds that modern men must sacrifice much to earn a woman’s full esteem. The piece argues women demand growth, while men must curb faults to gain lasting love and trust.
The piece argues that railroad passes corrupt legislators and that public leaders like Gov Folk warned such gifts breach the law. It asserts passes steer votes toward corporate interests, with lawmakers deceiving themselves about independence while favoring railroad influence.
A historical critique notes that fines and imprisonment for wife beating punish the family more than the offender. It contrasts old morals with modern law, recalling harsher remedies like whipping as public punishment, and laments the social cost to women and children dependent on the abuser.
A bill by Martin J. Maloney of Stevens County urging stronger penalties for husband abuse gains broad support in the Washington House of Representatives. Analysts note its likelihood of passage remains uncertain, but the measure secures wide backing and stirs strong public sentiment against domestic violence. A separate passage references a noted art editor remark about photographs not previously appearing in newspapers, alongside a feature on ribbon and needlework trends for garments and trims.
The Star salutes Charles Sweeny for rejecting bribery offers and declining a U.S. Senate bid for money and influence. It praises his decisive stance, turning his votes to Samuel H. Piles, the “poor man candidate,” and elevates his name in Washington state political history.
The city board of works will remove dead or killed animals at its own expense after complaints from Mayor Baililagor and the humane officer. The South Seattle Fertilizing works is accused of neglecting carcass removal, with horses left on streets for hours. The city will buy an enclosed wagon and perform removals to ensure prompt disposal.
President Roosevelt addressed a large congregation at the rededication of the Luther Palace Memorial Church. He praised the Lutheran church for its role in America's growth.
The tenth anniversary celebration at Wilson Modern Business College will take place February 2 in the college assembly room. Friends of the school are invited to view student work, attend an evening reception, and enjoy a program featuring Will H. Thompcom’s address and student exhibitions.
Rural notes describe household hints gone wrong with olive oil on bottle stoppers. They discuss weddings and truancy, church roll calls, local visitors, and a vague foundry incident. The column blends humor, gossip, and brief reports from various towns and missing details.
A fragment from Corbin Kentucky reports a wedding planned for the first of the month did not occur and hints at a mutual understanding. The piece also quotes a laborer and a Philadelphia professor discussing trials, law coverage, and radium research amid speculation.
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pile as in demand medicine for blood and system cleansing. Claims cure for stomach and liver troubles and promotes purchase at G Co Guy s drug store 260 with guarantee.
A reader from Osakiandon Indiana reports his wife was told to expect death from consumption by three doctors. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds she recovered, becoming well and strong. It is advertised to kill germs and relieve with a trial bottle free by G O Guy.
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