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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
9
A playful essay contrasts fireflies with human lighting, noting fireflies emit equal radiance with far less energy than mercury arc lamps. It suggests learning from the firefly to conserve wood coal oil and gas and hints at a future cleaner light source based on natural combustion principles.
A witty chronicle notes how beliefs shift from flat earth to advancing transport, predicting ever newer wonders. It jokes about experts, editors, and public figures mistaken in forecasts, contrasting confidence with changing realities.
King County Republicans allege abolition of county conventions was state directed to control supreme court nominations. J B Metcalfe claims the state committee ordered the move to curb voter input. Other items note Hanna’s tax-cut pledge, Landon’s senate stance and direct primary advocacy, plus Poindexter sentiment rising in Washington.
A man laments a Mendelssohn Spring Song tune heard on a pianola. He pleads for silence while promising rewards or threats to end the awful melody, describing it as tantalizing terrorizing and ear-surprising.
A collection of witty lines on self discipline and social roles. It uses satire to lampoon the idea of strength and control in daily life. The pieces touch on marriage luck and the burdens of taxes and life insurance with sharp irony.
Tommy Twofer ignored his parents and bought a prime cheroot. He smoked it in a roomy barrel while his father passed away with a weighty stick. The tale ends with moralizing refrain and a blunt finish.
A mixed collage of quips and satire touts airship parachute ideas and a giant 900 foot ocean liner in Germany. It notes the US life saving service has saved property valued at 224 million and hints at public mischief with reckless driving jokes.
The piece profiles Edwin D. Coburn nicknamed Old Alfalfa as a lifelong press agent for Kansas farming. He serves as secretary of the Kansas board of agriculture, prioritizes state and farmer interests, and has resisted external political rewards, remaining devoted to his home state and agricultural leadership.
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