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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
4
The reader provides a personal quote by George Eliot about love and silence beyond death, not a news item or readable obituary, so no structured record can be formed.
The piece argues that women under 50 devote time to childrearing delaying intellectual development, while post-50 growth may peak for some. It contrasts with men whose careers demand late-life effort, noting assumptions about age, habits, and opportunity. It also muses on political names and the humorous image of a fat gentleman golfing.
The piece recalls 1907 Morgan rescue of the stock exchange with a claimed $25 million to prevent national ruin and criticizes treasury testimony about a $29 million deposit. It casts doubt on private finance and argues for a judiciary recall and stronger government action against monopolies.
The article notes a Congressional move to allow American coastwise vessels to traverse the Panama Canal without tolls. It argues railroad control of coastwise steamers may influence the policy and hints at taft supporters facing a tough November election if Taft is nominated or rejected at the Chicago convention.
The piece recalls Wilbur Wright predicting a hydro aeroplane would revolutionize travel and safety. He foresaw naval uses, lifesaving service, mail and light duties, and common access for everyday travelers to skim over water or land.
The article notes a unanimous vote by the Congressional judiciary committee to impeach Judge Archbald. It highlights Taft's Chicago appearance as a prelude to a larger November showing. It also discusses Jakey Furth's streetcar extension plans and possible council action, with colorful asides on patriotism and public figures.
The Star receives letters criticizing private employment bureaus for high fees and urging city license control plus praise for the paper’s concise Chicago convention coverage. Readers Robert Adonius and Henry Vincent Smith discuss local labor issues and commend swift reporting.
A brisk exchange after a basketball game shows Johnnie Well reporting a 106 to 27 victory. He complains the umpire favored the opponents. An aside mentions health concerns and money troubles facing Cholly and Helen comments on the place’s insecurity.
Towne complains Grafton cannot work at all while Browne now lacks need to work. Towne recalls him as a young man with push who now seems to have real pull. Catholic Times notes a shift in attitude toward labor and influence.
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer pressing a witness about an earlier encounter with police. The witness confirms multiple contacts and explains waking an officer who had fallen asleep on his beat, as reported in Tit Bits.
Mrs Kragger laments bias in titles as women reveal marital status by being Mrs. The husband jokes that married men need no title to distinguish status, while all women reveal theirs. The exchange closes with the judge’s remark on social conventions.
A fragmented dialogue scene features Dorothy declaring face as fortune and Hessie questioning a bankrupt estate. Big Sister instructs Willie to stay in the parlor when George calls. Wiltie agrees the plan will be worth about two baseball tickets.
A sparring exchange shows a wealthy father doubting a suitor. The son, Nervey, jokes that after marriage he will afford wine, while the father calls him a beer connoisseur. The period exchange hints at social status and expectations surrounding marriage.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer joke recalls a college boy bragging about his social standing. His mother laughs his remark as she reports he ranks seventh on the set for the Grease and Gristle society, highlighting campus humor.
Dialog from a Detroit Free Press fragment shows Marion agreeing to a theatre outing with a caller and Madeline missing a crucial question. The exchange includes a cue about needing multiple maids to assist a trained nurse, reflecting a domestic scene.
A terse exchange reveals a doomed relationship. He wonders about the end while she accuses him of spending all his money on her. George questions his wife’s baseball interest as Frank recalls a morning ball gown request to attend a game.
The Chicago Record Herald describes a scene where a driver is bailed by the chauffeur’s mother while the father faces indictment for destroying books in a trust busting case. A sister entertains a French count at a country club as the family is labeled part of the aristocratic circle.
William H McElroy shared stories at the Chamber of Commerce banquet recounting an item about Jim Smith rumored to have married a fourth time. A neighbor joked that the tale proves the old saying that faith can triumph over experience.
A shopper muses on fashion and value noting costly hat trimmings look like plain hay yet remain stylish. The verse then pivots to a punny exchange about pitchers and catchers forming a dry wet storage battery with weather and warehouse imagery.
Local trade notes a 25 cent meal at the Beekys port House while commercial trade pays 60 cents and includes a bunch of celery.
A reflective piece quotes Tolstoy on brotherly union and Christian art. It contrasts ban and routine with life’s daily cycle of joy and pain. The prose blends seasons, happiness, grief, and divine love as common human experience.
A scented pink envelope arrives with a note to the editor asking a riddle about mistresses and stew, ending with a request to “get out an extra.” The fragment hints at a playful mystery or prank letter to the paper.
Fragmented OCR style text shows quirky exchanges about marriage and family. Jumbled names and dialog hint at a satirical scene with a judge and a speciety reporter. No clear event or date is established.
Newburg juror Christopher Graebner of Port Jervis slept during a criminal trial and was carried out of state on an Erie train. Because he left the state, the court declared a mistrial and the case will be heard again. Graebner was allowed to go home.
The Swedish Club announces its annual midsummer picnic at Fortuna Park this Sunday, June 23, promising the season’s event with invitations extended to all. The anecdote about a marriage talk and a father adds a humorous note to the invite.
Miss Blanche Isa belle Krieger valedictorian of Broadway High School 1912 delivers a candid valedictory urging balance between study and activity. Interviewer Miss Anne Paula Hurwitz notes Krieger’s scholastic excellence plus leadership on the senior girls basketball team and involvement in clubs. She counsels not to take a speech too literally and emphasizes studying while enjoying other pursuits.
Uncle Jack urges boys and girls to join the Circle, promising weekly contests with cash prizes. The Star notes over 1,000 contributions per contest and claims Circle members extend across the state, with no membership fee and an age limit of 16.
A local contest invites boys and girls to write about the Circle and its appeal plus improvements. Entries must be neat ink, under 150 words, with name age and address. Submissions due by next Friday at 3 p.m. Clip and mail to the Circle organizers.
A nine year old Pacific school student Miss Marie Happy contributes a short poem to the Circle. The verses describe loving spring scenes including grass winds clouds flowers bees brooks birds and woodland bowsers.
In the photo contest, Evadne Sephton Edmonds Henrietta Cameron Beasie Bay Albert Hansen Betty Cameron Hugh Moore Woodinville Grace Jones Everett receive honorable mention for worthy contributions.
A photograph featuring Leona Lanterman earned a prize in the Anacortes Circle event last night. The winning image showcased notable composition and subject appeal by the unnamed photographer.
Mary Ann Mac Donald, 13, of 715 628th No 8, is named a prize winner among three for best photos in the Circle contest closing yesterday. She has been a Bright Circle member for months and is described as one of the young star contributors. Her prize awaits at The Star office.
Buckley is announced as a prize winner in one of three photo contests with the image printed in a corner next week. Master Robertson and Holes Thrown In are referenced, with a note about mailed works and a description of a Swiss cheese pricing joke.
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