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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
5
A thoughtful essay argues vacations renew the soul more than books and city life. It contrasts the wisdom of nature with scholarly learnings and urges people to seek yearly retreats to nature for spiritual renewal. It notes Congress summers in Washington and questions choosing politics over fishing.
A Seattle editorial urges appointing a woman to the park board to provide the invaluable viewpoint she brings to child friendly spaces and city parks. It cites the library board and park oversee of Alki beach and music in parks as examples of female leadership benefiting public services. It notes a current vacancy and calls for timely recognition of women on the board.
The piece notes the New York banking chief troubled by fears of mobs and guillotines while lauding patient ordinary people. It recalls the New Haven railroad looting case, questions restitution talk, and mentions Paris reports of a German princess and ex king divorce talk, Lassen eruption visibility, and Austria’s war budget request of 189 million.
A jumble of comic snippets and jokes from a nostalgic humor page. Panels touch on church figures, neighbors, school lessons, romantic misfires, and witty one liners. The tone echoes early 20th century newspaper humor with playful, light quips and social set ups.
An old letter to the editor debates whether the flag should be changed to add stars for new states. Patrons from various towns express loyalty to Old Glory or support for redesign, citing patriotism, sacrifice, and historical ties.
One hundred junior game wardens, boys with commissions from Game Warden Rief, left Seattle by boat on Lake Washington to a day of woodcraft training and outdoor merit lessons. The party departed around 10 o clock and will return early this evening.
The Star Circle Department invites boys and girls to submit 150-word stories for a cash prize of one dollar. The contest closes next Friday afternoon before percent oclock. Entries must be original, written on one side only, and ink is preferred. Address submissions to The Star Circle Department Star office.
Sam Platt, a Republican candidate for U S senator from Nevada, features in a list of varied local items. The page notes social events in Lewiston Idaho, church services, alumni dances, and engagements, alongside civic updates such as a police or court matter and a business meeting.
An unidentified man was killed by a train at Castle Rock. The estate of Divine Right Baer valued at 4 155 000 goes to the family. Mrs Mathilda Medley crushed under CC&O locomotives after saving her 4 year old daughter at Huntington West Virginia. Erne railroad sues a farmer for 100 for engine damage. L C Dyer of St Louis loses a House seat to M J Gill. Two Russian aviators die and a Swedish pilot injured in a crash. Cato Sells to investigate Colville reservation delay. Boston inspector Norton shot in a fugitive chase. Modern Woodmen of America convention in Toledo resolves faction. Melville Dollar sails to Puget Sound. Asama and Azuma visit White Rock BC. Ingebjorg reported lost at Gulfport. Secretary of Agriculture defines wine for grape growers. Brandeis opposes a bill on railroad securities. Former Congressman Richard Williams dies in Portland. Wilson urges passage of trust bills before adjournment. A court note on Beyreuth Beicher and family confusion appears.
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