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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
4
Ruskin speaks that every person has a unique gift, no matter how small, and when properly used it benefits the individual and the community. The idea elevates humble talents as essential to cultural progress and human dignity.
A satirical piece questions if a reader is an oligodipse or oligopote and cites Dr. Fabre on drinking. It jests about college Greek roots and cautions death regardless of choice. It also notes Senator Landon on Taft delegates and recalls political recallers in a caustic closing.
The piece criticizes Lloyd George over disestablishing the Welsh church and restitution of church lands to the poor, denouncing an unlimited monarchy and 10,000 peers while noting political maneuvers around Roosevelt delegates and Taft versus Roosevelt loyalties at Chicago. It questions the idea of a compromise candidate and highlights unsettling favoritism in delegate rules.
The piece surveys widespread adulteration fears across foods and beverages, laments pervasive knowledge of germs, and ties in political conventions and graduations. It notes a divorce case challenging an ex-husband over property disclosure.
A compact collection of aphorisms on gentility, social judgment, and self-image. It riffs on echoes of vanity, the trouble with critics, and the idea of presenting oneself as one wishes to be seen rather than as others perceive.
The item jokes about why a participant was barred from competition and suggests a suspected ringer. The piece uses food-themed names and plays on common adages to poke fun at sports scrutiny.
Casey, a police officer, reacted with cold fury when a clerk sprinkled French chalk in a shoe he chose. He refused the trial, accusing the clerk of impudence and asserting the shop should prepare patrons’ footwear with chloride of lime before trying them.
A husband returns home with a black crepe band around his hat provoking his wife’s surprise. He explains he wears it for her first husband, signaling a grim, comical exchange in a Chicago Tribune style Provoking column fragment.
A brief exchange captures a hustler named Pink brushing a hat and dismissing a tip as a performer promises to change it all, with the line delivered in a Chicago stage voice. The dialogue hints at a casual misdirection between employer and assistant in a 1920s urban setting.
A light exchange from newspapers contrasts romance with practical quirks. A groom recalls furnishing flowers before marriage while joking about cutting asparagus as a domestic detail. The Detroit Free Press notes a patient man who can herd a group for a photo without losing temper.
Different adaptations present Lincoln in history books and magazines. The history version emphasizes his leadership during the Civil War and emancipation. Magazine depictions explore his personality, era, and lasting cultural impact.
In a lively exchange Madge questions Marjorie about true love. Marjorie reflects that after she rejected him, he married the first girl he met, illustrating a swift unexpected turn in affection.
The fragmentary dialogue features simpkins sampson and others discussing drink abstinence and engagements. Witty exchanges reference basic belief, long engagements, and a remark about life insurance and a mother. The tone echoes newspaper snippets and social banter from early 20th century Philadelphia.
A humorous remark from a Pittsburg Post quip describes domestic science as turning left over meat into hash and croquettes from hash. The Delphi Journal notes Chicago excursionists including Dennis Sprinkle Morris Sprinkle Ira Sprinkle and Edmond Sprinkle were among Sunday travelers.
A quarrel sparks a boast that a dull wife can become merry, as a character bets on transforming a lifeless spouse. The brief exchanges hint at a lighthearted tale of reinvention within Stray Stories.
A Washington quip notes a true statesman can wear a silk hat and frock coat without appearing bound for a wedding, judging character by attire and demeanor. The remark frames statesmanship as composure and propriety in dress.
An old darkey describes his preaching method in a humorous voice. He explains he will tell them what he is going to tell them then tells them what he told them and finally repeats what he told them. The Judge item preserves the dialect for historical flavor.
A reflective piece argues for a Mothers Day over Fathers Day, noting financial strains on a poor father who pays bills, food, clothes, and rent. It suggests letting children play and salvage a day with small coins, while contrasting a slot machine plans with churchgoing.
A fragmented humor page features quips and verses about school life weather and family. Bits reference Beeleysport House cuisine seeds and a likened lemonade trick with lemons. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper miscellany with scattered dialect and rural humor.
Orchestra leader B A Rolfe plans to face the audience during performances as he conducts his musicians reflecting a bold stage gesture.
In Seattle the only school in the United States run by city employees for city workers operates as the Seattle Bohoo of Sanitary Science. Attendance includes sanitation department staff and hospital nurses, led by L. W. Ait, assistant city bacteriologist. The program emphasizes practical application of science to daily duties, with a 125-member roster and daily classes.
A lively Chicago hotel lobby scene features a wife described as a stylish delegate’s spouse from Nebraska, drawing attention with fashionable attire and poised charm. The piece notes the La Salle’s cooling air and ornate fountains as guests move toward the blue room during pre convention crowds.
In Chicago the Coliseum hosts the Republican National Convention as it expands. The piece notes the current 2 delegates per district plus 4 at large and cites rising delegate totals from 1856 to 1912. A reform movement seeks proportional representation to keep the convention within reasonable bounds.
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