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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
9
A reflective column ridicules plush car seats and stale railway conforts while blasting high fares Pullman berths and rail profiteering. It mocks Uncle Joe and Congress for ventilation and rackets as well as public notices from unions and politicians. The piece blends social critique with sharp political satire.
A Star Reader asks if Seattle has a law or penalty for ice vendors delivering short weight. He reports paying for 50 pounds of ice twice weekly yet receiving 7 to 10 pounds less per delivery. He notes other cities require scales and seeks published ordinance details for subscriber action.
A dialogue notes an insurance examiner severing coverage due to a feared short life. The speaker cites a narrow street used by reckless speedsters as the risk factor threatening life. The exchange frames a bleak but darkly humorous assessment of danger.
King County politics feature David McKenzie campaigning for county commissioner as business leaders back a tax relief plan. Constable James Shannon seeks renomination with a blunt talk about his record. Solon Williams promises to pursue speakership if elected. A North Side Republican club meets weekly at Canwell's hall. Washington delegation heads homecoming with brief speeches. Missouri Governor Folk to speak at Seattle Commercial Club banquet hosted by King County Democratic Club. Dr G A R Steiner files candidacy and wed license. delivers North Side GOP club speech. Fourth Ward Republicans hold exclusive meeting to select delegates for Tacoma convention. Wilson faction dominates a secret delegation. North Side GOP seeks AG Bell opinion on direct primary first and second choice for senator. Spokane auditor to offer first and second choice voting on senator on primary ballot.
Independent and insurgent members of the Washington State Bar resent inviting Senator W B Meyburn of Idaho to speak at the Bellingham convention and attack Roosevelt conservation policy. The piece details Heyburn's past defense of Cunningham claims, Pinchot’s opposition, and internal bar politics and conflicts within the state association.
Felix Featherwate loves Agnes despite her brutal father who deals in hides. The obstacle is his warded status and a mismatched shoe sizes clash. Agnes visits the grave of Folix each year as they advance toward marriage.
A digest of scattered items notes England’s coffee use and champagne imports to the United States, Guatemala gold legends, London planning a King Edward VII monument, Chile and Mexico pawn-shop rules, a Glasgow stamp machine, St Mary's Falls canal, oil shale in Australia, New York’s rapid building, a baby born every 12 seconds, Italian underwear by the pound, Michigan auto jobs, and English consumption and Australian gold trends.
A collection of pointed paragraphs satire on gender roles politics and everyday habits. It contrasts women’s ascent with men’s choices and domestic quirks while touching on money honesty and social behavior. The piece humorously questions modern manners and public life.
A concise proverb notes the gap between laying plans and realizing them, suggesting feasibility challenges in turning ideas into action. It emphasizes caution and practical execution over mere planning.
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