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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
4
A cautionary exhortation uses a New York chemist’s disfiguring lab accident to warn that many hidden masks distort character. It argues jealousy greed selfishness and frivolous living wear flimsy disguises that ruin families and love, urging restraint and accountability.
Senators confront labor inquiry funding amid claims of useless hearings and profiteering by an investigative commission. Virginia's Martin denounces the panel as a tool of reformers while Bourbons resist further spending, fear of class war, and echoes of slavery era sacrifice.
The Chicago Association of Commerce urges talks with President Wilson over anti trust plans. It endorses a strong trades commission with broad powers to investigate unfair practices and to halt illegal acts, aiming to curb perceived business misconduct.
A playful column from The Seattle Star blends light verse and jokes about money and manners. It features a humorous exchange about spending, dining, and social graces plus a quirky list of place names and a short anecdote about Prince Talleyrand startled by a pistol shot after a mouse disturbance.
Mrs. Billings traps a burglar in her apartment after he breaks in while she is away shopping. She drags him outside and down the fire escape to the police station, where the sergeant questions the male gender's pride as she requests the burglar be locked up. The man remains alive.
Young royalty mix with ordinary children as Princess Juliana will start school in The Hague this fall. Queen Wilhelmina favors exposure to the people she may one day rule. A school vacation contest reveals mixed views on shorter breaks with Evelyn Marshais winning for opposing reduction.
Evelyn Marsolais argues that vacations should be extended beyond the standard nine months of schooling. She contends that three months of play benefit students by providing fresh air, exercise, and exposure to nature, enhancing their study of the natural world.
Ingraham will lead over 60 Camp Fire Girls on a trip to Indian Henry's on Mt Rainier. They depart Colman dock at 7 PM for Tacoma then Ashford by auto stage to Rainier park.
Scoutmaster J W A Smith led nine Boy Scouts on a two week expedition starting Wednesday. The group will travel by train to Fairfax then hike to Grandpark, climb Mt Rainier, and return.
The Star Circle kiddies held a contest on titles for a funny picture. A boy received a ten dollar bill from a driver after a near miss with a dog and auto. Uncle Jack will print the winning title and answer next Saturday. Contest ends Friday at 3 PM.
A report notes Sicilian farm laborers in Europe earn the poorest wages with an average weekly income under 50 cents, highlighting chronic poverty among farm workers across the region.
City theatre managers threaten anti trust action as film supply companies plan to sell only complete programs. Aimed at forcing features from the market, the move would remove fillers and leave exhibitors with limited options. Warner's Features says it will offer single reel comedies to supply complete bills, likely triggering a broader industry response.
A reader denounces church stand against choirmasters and organists in theatres as petty. The letter argues ministers too should oppose liquor clubs, praising good music’s uplifting value and urging consistency among churchgoers.
A Star reader questions the piece on gulls in a recent issue asking how a bird could be web-footed with talons and if a duck or any swimming bird can pick up food with its feet.
Letter from R W Anderson questions why county commissioners did not ask the Washington department of agriculture for a soil or agriculture expert paid half by the department and half by the county at 3000 dollars a year, saving taxpayers 2500.
Mary Sobde, 2, dropped her doll into an irrigation ditch at Riverside California. She attempted to rescue it and was pulled from the stream unconscious half a mile below after passing through an 18 inch water main. The doll was lost.
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