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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
4
A dated editorial argues luxuries cost more than essential needs and claims meals can be sustained on six cents a day with simple foods like milk, wheat, prunes, and raisins. It urges progressive hygiene work by Miss Denning to steer people toward saner, cheaper living without grand monuments.
A Sunday sermon in a penitentiary, delivered by a convict, portrays real life over theology. He speaks as a sinner to sinners, sharing his fall, reform, and resolve to redeem the past. The inmates respond to his sincere, soul grounded message and its uncommon lived experience.
A mix of social commentary and brief items from early 20th century culture. The piece highlights a queasy satire on courtings and advertisements, local police jests, gas rates comparisons, and unnoticed public notices. It mentions Towanda Pennsylvania, Seattle Potlatch, and the Imperator ship, with brief notes on a drowning and a food-safety incident in Atlantic City.
A fragment hints at a stage production where the manager is promised a career boost through a bomb scene in the final act. The dialogue suggests a dramatic breakthrough and higher professional stakes.
A fragment recalls a Swarthy Turk declaring the war is over and expressing sadness as he must seek employment. He ties a bag to his feed to search for something soft to do, hinting at hardship and compelled labor in a postwar mood.
Kansas City police board weighs whether pretzels count as food under a state free lunch ban. Commissioner Reynolds questions if a brittle salted cake qualifies, while O'Dowd cites a starving man and the dictionary.
A whimsical verse compares historic feats to a classroom lesson. It notes Washington crossing the Delaware without a motor boat, Napoleon and his airship or car, and urges children to complete tasks themselves without waiting for improvements that are not yet made.
Edna Cody of the Sears Roebuck company leads the queen contest at the Moose carnival as of Friday noon. Names like Ruth Noble Nana Bryant Minnie Buchanan are listed among top vote getters with totals shown, while ballot closing is set for Saturday night at the Empire theatre.
A tea at Mrs. Eliza Ferry Leary’s home Tuesday hosts Mrs. Henry M. Hremer and other national YWCA delegates visiting for the National Congress of Charities and Correction. Invitations go to Seattle women who contribute or sustain YWCA membership.
The 1909 American Medical Journal entry claims the Bake Oven is the best known cure for rheumatism and urges patients to seek treatment at a facility. Dr. Loughney cuts prices for a brief period, offering Bake Oven treatment at one dollar per session. His offices are in the People's Savings Bank Building, Second Ave and Pike St, with hours from 5 am to 6 pm daily and free consultations on Sundays.
The Clemmer runs until Sunday with The Strongest Bank, All on Account of a Portrait, The Sultan of Sulu, Arabia and the Baby, Healing Her Extravagance, The Knight of Cyclone Gulch. Alhambra shows The Battle of Gettysburg five reels until Monday. Class A until Sunday features The Story of the Bell The Lion’s Bride Clarence the Cowboy Raiders of Bar L Ranch. Odeon Tonight shows Ashes of Three two reels The Business Woman Topinaky & Co. Olympian Tonight presents The Strength of Man The Unprofitable Boarder Near to Farth.
A simple two frame pine rack with cross strips dries dishes by hot water. Frames sit across the sink with blocks at corners to stay apart, then hinged to the back of the sink for storage.
The Star Circle club held its second big summer contest titled Why I Feel Proud of the Fourth of July with more than 85 boys and girls participating. Mary Mitchell won for her manuscript submitted from 3613 Densmore ay, among numerous commendations. An extensive honor roll lists many contributors with addresses across Port Townsend, Auburn, Everett, Bellevue, and other localities, reflecting widespread patriotism among American-born children.
A reader essay honors the fallen in the American struggle for liberty and calls for loyal celebration of the Fourth. Washington and his followers sought life liberty and happiness, not fame, and the letter urges reverence for the Glen era ideals and the flag Old Glory.
The Star Circle club announces a third summer contest offering one dollar in cash to the best 150 word story. Open to all youths, entries must be neat on one side of paper in ink, with name and address at the bottom. Submissions to Uncle Jack at The Star office, due next Friday at 3 PM. The winner to be announced next Saturday in Circle corner. 15 runners up receive honorable mention.
Two letters from young readers describe school life on Capitol Hill and a seventh grader’s interest in contests. Wayne O Brien asks for a Circle membership card and Mary Mitchell expresses eagerness to join after competing in a recent contest.
A letter from Mary Lee of 26th Avenue and 67th Street asks Circleites to suggest a more useful invention than wheels. She invites ideas and wider input from neighbors and readers.
Helen Sundsen of 1211 Fourth St Anacortes Washington is credited as the joke author in this issue. Her quip about a man nearly drowning unfolds as a playful dialogue between a son and mother. The page also lists ads for modern rooms at Hotel Virgins near Eighth and Virginia with Elliott 803.
A 12 year old seventh grade student Fraser Castie of Burlington Washington asks for a membership card for The Star newspaper. He reports selling the paper and praises its quality.
A letter from Golda Baker requests permission to join The Star Circle and obtain a membership certificate. She notes she is turning 13, in the sixth grade, and looks forward to Saturdays in the Circle corner to win prizes at 851 East 80th Way.
The writer in response to a question in Circle Corner declares wheels as the greatest invention of today. He states we could not have automobiles wagons or trains without wheels and promises to send more.
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