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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
5
A satirical piece argues that smoking habits reveal national traits. M Wattville the French antiat and pipe collector suggests that race activity links to stem length, with shorter pipes signaling industrious nations and larger pipes signifying wastefulness. The author, a hard worker, claims a short stem fits his view of June weather.
A satirical piece mocks German goods and nationalist pride, noting consumer items like socks and shoes labeled Made in Germany. David Stern is cited as saying the shift is an American vengeance, with Germans now outfitted in U S products to undermine German industry and prestige.
A compact newspaper commentary notes that rosy illusions and tombstone inscriptions tempt belief. It jokes that everyone should have a will drawn by a lawyer and recalls a New York Times quip about turning over new leaves. It comments on Taft and Washington delegates, hinting at political prognostication and windmill discussions in Chicago and Seattle.
Editor letters urge city to clear or fill dangerous pool between 8th and Westlake Roy streets after two drownings in a year. Neighbors cite logs and rubbish drawing children, asking council to act to protect youngsters.
Fragmentary dialogue exchanges reveal a rustic scene with characters recalling past strains and eccentric snippets. The speakers debate quitting a job and mock each other while referencing farming imagery and odd sleeping places.
George Ade recounts a trip by his nearly 88 year old father to New York staying at the Square hotel. The elder Ade chats with the chief clerk noting a few new theatres and stores since his last visit sixty seven years ago.
The narrator confronts a seedy figure as prosperity taunts ruin and hunger. A terse back-and-forth follows with a worried exchange about appetite and pride, ending with a blunt dismissal.
A resident at the Beeleysport House complains of flies entering from the dining room area near the neighboring livery stable. The issue sparks community concerns about sanitation and nuisance.
A Washington Star quote contrasts a rush-artist with a busy bee who cannot gather honey without stinging others. Mr Cumrox notes the perils of quick wealth schemes and the moral hazard of unscrupulous haste. The remark frames a caution about opportunists who cause trouble as they chase gain.
A Philadelphia Record item quotes a suburban book keeper explaining a late arrival to the office. She says her wife overslept and the cook had to prepare breakfast, prompting the delay cited by the boss.
Wise recounts hosting a well known actress who stayed for hours and amused herself. The host mentions presenting her with several of her own Catholic Standard and Times papers.
A humorous exchange questions how long a man can live on water with a punchline about a ship that won’t sink, reflecting a light moment in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Houston Post exchange captures a buyer and seller bantering about trading a home for an automobile. The quip highlights the seller’s plan to skip owning a house by acquiring a car instead.
The listing records performers and venues including Moore-Thurlow Bergen in Alias Jimmy Valentine and Metropolitan Maude Adams in Chantecler, plus Seattle Dark, and various vaudeville houses such as Orpheum Pantages Grand and Clemmer Melbourne with Photoplays and vaudeville acts.
A string of clipped jests and quips from the Houston Post style column. Snappy exchanges touch on escapes, sports, family, and fashion with light humor. The snippets showcase witty one liners about a threatened ball game and a single suspender gag.
A brief exchange notes satisfaction with a worry free existence and absence of occupational disease concerns. The dialogue highlights a reflective view on health benefits and everyday security.
A woman touts a home remedy using Kulux Compound and witch hazel to remove blemishes and sun damage on hands, arms, neck, and shoulders. She claims dramatic changes within twelve hours and urges others to try the same method.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt highlights a financier described as highly successful who nonetheless supports a family of five on twelve dollars a week. The report contrasts wealth with modest living, raising questions about income equity and social responsibility.
An old advertisement promises Perspi-NO powder will prevent underarm perspiration and staining. It touts use at theaters, concerts, and fairs and recommends purchase at Owl Drug stores on Lincoln Avenue.
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