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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1913

Page

4

Father and son clash over harsh lessons of life

A father recalls guiding his son with lenient care until adulthood. The son grows up unprepared for hardship, struggles in college and work, and blames the upbringing for his failures. The tale contrasts indulgence with the need to brace for life’s strife and responsibility.

Adam split into man and woman theory sparks debate

The piece cites Prof. A Toffteen claiming Adam was put into hyp sleep and bisected to yield equal male and female halves. It questions the translation of zula meaning side and asks how such a break in equality occurred while noting male physical strength and ongoing questions of mental superiority.

A. ©. Toffteen Adam Ric Toffteen Huxley Spencer Darwin

Helen Gould Wedding Shows Simple Generosity And Charity

The New York World notes Helen Gould held a modest ceremony that reflected her life of unostentatious benevolence. She invited her staff to witness the vows and ensured they had a view, illustrating that she gives more than wealth by giving herself.

New York Helen Gould Jay Gould

Gracious plan tainted by California leper colony proposal

San Diego and Los Angeles officials clash over a proposed island leper colony windward of San Diego as a mockingly referenced column quip and stray jokes distract from public health matters. A Washington man seeks guidance on parcel post for delivering a baby, highlighting risky and flawed ideas about infant transport.

San Diego Los Angeles Washington

Wanderer’s Cities and Jests Across the Nation

A collage of travel memories and light humor notes. The speaker recalls living from Minnesota to New York and Paris to Maine, interspersed with quips about public figures, petty scandals, and daily curiosities.

Best Short Stories of the Day A Satirical Mix

A fragmented clipping notes humorous and satirical passages about the dullings of office life and social pretensions. It blends quips from newspapers like the Detroit Free Press and Washington Star with a joke about a vaccinated boy and a tariff discussion.

Diana's Diary Shows a Visit to a Prizefight

In a diary style piece, Diana plans to attend a prizefight with Dudley objecting to women at ringside. She disguises herself in his clothes to gain entry, citing family tensions and sports betting plots as context for her bold move. The narrative notes manipulation around bets and a rival, Ignatz, amid backstage intrigue.

Wisenhimer Ignatz Brother Dudley

Bobby Burns Anniversary Fete at Bonny High Lands

The Stuarts Gor dons and MacGreg ors attend the event with Clan Tartans on display in the Second Avenue window. Patrons are urged to wear a tie to show clan allegiance as Plaid Auto and Traveling Rugs import Scotland goods for sale.

Second Avenue

Great Clothing Values Mid Winter Sale Ends Soon

Midwinter sale winds down at Main Floor Department. Benjamin clothes offered at $16.90, $18.75, $22.50, $26.25, and $30.00 depending on value tiers. Substantial reductions on $22.50 to $40.00 price ranges.

Benjamin

Woman begs legal murder in plea for euthanasia

Mrs. Sarah Harris, an 83 year old bedridden patient in a Hudson sanitarium, appeals to society to grant legal painless death. She argues continuing life is a living torture and urges medical and legal ethics to permit euthanasia, insisting she would welcome a test to prove the case curable.

New York Sarah Hatris Harris Hudson al W Ays Humanity Mrs. Harris Harri United States

Readers laud President elect Wilson and bonds plan

Editor letters praise Wilson and his stated guiding principles while noting potential issues. Readers debate the RBausman bond plan, costs of production, and the impact of universal suffrage and women’s rights on politics, economy, and society.

Star Wilson Lincoln Taft Levi Wright King Rbausman

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