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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
4
The fragment indicates a Ballard Star Agency notice about subscribers and paid dates. It mentions prepayment status and removal from a list when a payment date is reached, with editorial contact lines for the Star publications in Seattle areas.
A reflective passage contrasts a scholar’s wife abroad with a deeper quest for meaning. It argues that sight, mind, and heart shape perception, drawing on Kant Epictetus and universal human traits to claim opportunity and happiness are within reach for those who seek.
The piece honors Shi m Gordon, a survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade who died at 73 in Mayland. He led the left squadron of the 17th Lancers at Balaklava, fought with courage despite injuries, was promoted after the battle, and later served in the Crimea and Mutiny where Sir Evelyn Wood called him the bravest soldier he ever met.
Two men quarreled over 15 cents in Chipley Georgia and were shot dead. The writer notes the futility of risking life for trivial matters and reflects on the high cost of bravado. The piece condemns needless violence and praises life over stubborn pride.
A meditation on courage arguing that prudence and self control surpass flare of bravado. It suggests defending trifling possessions costs lives, while true valor lies in bearing loss and avoiding reckless acts. The piece praises calm restraint over heated reaction.
A humorous note praises John D. Rockefeller for a misspelled letter that endears him to the common people. The piece argues the error humanizes the millionaire and blurs class lines, suggesting the once remote tycoon becomes one of the masses through a single spelling flaw.
The Star invites contributions for the Star Dust column and will print acceptable original matter. It aims to publish material from the community and acts as publisher for local writers and voices.
A letter excerpt discusses American wastefulness as seen by a self made figure addressing his son Percy. It reflects on notions of thrift and the speaker’s perspective on national habit.
A dialogue heavy clipping reveals a Chicago–era packing house boss envisioning aggressive branding for cravenetted sausage. The plan includes new trademarks, Pasteurised Sausage claims, and aggressive ad strategy. It hints at political pork barrelism with senators backing industry interests.
Fragmentary ad copy argues good clothes aid social success for young men in a gradual plan. Mentions Hulte and Toproate 815 to $39 as price range for modest incomes.
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