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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
The Civic Union of Seattle urges King County reform in county government and calls for capable, honest leaders. It advocates organized action ahead of primaries, using the direct primary law to nominate and elect suitable public servants.
The piece questions King County Sheriff earnings claiming 40 cents daily per prisoner plus a share of profits from feeding inmates, while deputies number 21 and taxpayers bear rising taxes. It urges clean candidates in the upcoming direct primaries to curb a “glad hand” gang ruling county affairs. Also notes California building at the A Y P E grounds with a $100000 budget and mentions Bryan and Guffey politics with a lighthearted aside.
Mrs Wicklebridge imagines dressing for the White House while Cicero jokes on the fashion spotlight. Mr Wicklebridge cautions about public scrutiny and possible newspaper headlines. They joke about a sheath gown and staying simple until moving in.
A fragmented column mixes quips on wealth politics and naming a new yacht with social banter. Cartoonish remarks touch on commissions, campaign treasurers, and a funeral interruption while a bettor’s crowd taunts a home team amid errors and boastful kinship anecdotes.
A reflective piece argues girls should pursue trades or professions after schooling rather than marriage. It urges mothers and educators to emphasize home economics, garment making, cooking, and scientific housekeeping as valid careers. The author dismisses instinct as unreliable and frames skilled work as essential life insurance for daughters.
A dramatic piano confrontation unfolds as Arthur Brad ley declares departure to distant lands. Alice remains at the piano as the music shifts from rage to longing and back to hopeful tones.
A man and a girl share sustained earnest looks while she plays the piano. Their expressions show a strange, happy relief as the music and gaze reflect a blossoming love, the girl playing from her heart of heart.
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