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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
4
A public appeal urges readers to share policies on sex education for children amid feminist advances and social change. The piece argues for frank, scientifically precise instruction at home or school and asks readers to send their views to the editor. It also notes public policy stakes and references local political events and figures.
Grandfather Brain visits Grandfather Coon as Bear and Coons plan a day by the stream. Teddy Tommy Traddles and neighbors fish, excitedly reel in a big catch, then plan a sunset fire to cook and eat the fresh fish. Arnat Verbeck is invited as well.
A humorous montage mocks Eastern visitors in Seattle, praising local charm and weather, plus a comical exchange about cars and a college graduation. The clipped ad copy closes with lodging rates at Stewart House near Pike Place Market.
A jumble of humorous lines and snippets including theatrical chatter about a postponed New York trip for Josh Wige and a medicine show, mixed with quips on spiders, gold fields, spelling, race and flirtations. scattered items mention Filipino workers, highballs, a six dollar week, and old chair with chewing gum.
The Circle club invites Circlettes and Star readers to compete for two prizes next week. Girls vie for a manicure set and boys for a fishing outfit. Essays must be under 150 words, neatly written on one side, with name and address at the bottom.
A lengthy list shows Ruby McDonald winning a large candy prize in a local Circle contest. The readable portion includes many names and addresses across Washington state towns such as Issaquah Sedro Woolley Everett Stanwood Green Lake and Bothell, with several Mrs and Miss titles and street details.
Edrie Fadden of Monroe writes begging to join The Star Circle and asks for a membership card. She expresses earnest desire to belong and requests approval and a card.
Grace Marshall appears in a Circle photograph on horseback, praised as an enthusiastic member who complied with Uncle Jack's request for pictures. The girl’s own horse is shown, and she is noted as an excellent rider.
Circle members respond with many pictures though some are not clear enough for reproduction. Most photos will appear in the Circle corner occasionally. Uncle Jack invites Circleites to send new photos and note if return is desired with name and address on the back.
A tale recalls a telegram announcing a missed train and a child’s witty remark about changing plans. An elderly woman on a Pennsylvania train triggers the brakes with a parasol, then asks for coffee and a ham sandwich, calmly answering the conductor.
Mrs. Joseph Sullgrove of Center, Montgomery County, died from ptomaine poisoning after eating homemade sausage and drinking hot coffee. Her husband was also poisoned and not expected to recover.
Ruby McDonald of Isequah Washington wins the weekly Star Circle Club prize beating 66 competitors. The list honors seventy six Circle members who submitted names. Mary Lee placed a close second with 68 names. The prize, a pound box of candy, was mailed to the winner.
A letter requests a Star Circle membership card for Vivian Burnett at 8322 14th Ave Northwest. It notes prior participation in several Star Circle contests and asks Uncle Jack to send the card to the stated address.
Augusta Harpst of Friday Harbor Washington requests a club membership ecard stating she is 18 and in the seventh grade and signs as a steady reader of The Star.
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