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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
4
A critique of former congress members who become lobbyists for wealthy interests after leaving office. The piece warns of the temptations facing ex lawmakers to serve enemies of the public and suggests public scorn and moral labeling as a remedy in lieu of legal fixes.
A critique of Edna Ferber's Saturday Evening Post story about a widowed woman who sells herself to avoid starvation and the moral backlash she faces from "good" society. The piece suggests the tale hints at harsher consequences and revenge, while noting limits on how far magazines dare to probe such themes. It also covers public figures and local political controversies including county contracts, port governance, and election reforms.
A choice display features cotton crepes figured ped vodes ratines and marquinettes along with the latest linens. Prices and values highlighted in a varied showcase aiming to attract shoppers.
A playful verse contrasts prudent living with lucky protection from crime. It imagines trust men offering good lawyers to steer clear of jail, then shifts to a quirky dialog where a mermaid meets a buoy.
A collage of humorous quips and social notes recounts fashion contests won by Miss Sara Young, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw returning to the stage with partners, and local wedding mentions. Anecdotes touch on a Northville fashion and golf scene, theatre predictions, and a satire on economics and trade.
A lighthearted snippet notes a dog loving time outdoors as one speaker jokes about playing all day for nothing. The exchange reflects casual humor and a relaxed mood in a weekend scene.
The ad portrays a college graduate imagining leadership roles in industry or government, then humorously realizes the reality of modest work. It promotes Butler's Tiquid Tooth Filler as a cure for the ache of unmet ambitions, available at all druggists for 2 cents by Addy.
An inexpensive lotion cleanses skin to reduce blackheads and oiliness using spurmax dissolved in hot water with glycerine. A canthrox shampoo offers rich lather with hot water, leaving the scalp clean, roots stimulated, and hair soft and manageable.
A Washington report denounces the pervasive lobby system, citing sugar tariff meddling and a host of influential power and labor groups. It notes figures from Stone-Webster, General Electric, Niagara Power, and Pacific Electric as well as unions and conservation groups shaping policy and pressuring senators. The piece warns the Senate committee not to overlook these powerful lobbies.
On June 18 the car repair shops of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad in Salt Lake City were destroyed by fire causing an estimated 250000 dollars in damage. Three firemen were injured.
A collage of anecdotes from Lippincott’s Magazine and the Roaston Globe describes a father’s tale of a street quarrel, a carpenter’s late night call, a gambler turned preacher baptizing a crowd, and a witty child’s remark about a deck of cards. The note ends with an ad for modern rooms at Hotel Virginius.
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